PETALING JAYA: Increased investments in infrastructure development and addressing skilled worker shortages are key to ensuring Malaysia’s position as a regional industry leader, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said Asean would need an estimated US$2.8 trillion in infrastructure investment between 2016 and 2030, or roughly US$184bil each year, to meet growing development...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed that Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining engagement with all nations, including major powers, must never be misconstrued as tacit approval of any excessive or provocative actions, particularly in sensitive theatres such as the South China Sea. Addressing a question on the recent incident in which a Chinese military...
SEPANG: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for home Sunday (Oct 26) evening after attending the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. Japan's first female prime minister left at 9.50pm following a red carpet send-off, which included a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. Minister in the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as a trading nation, will continue exploring new markets and strengthening relations with major economies to sustain growth and investment, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday (Oct 26). He said Malaysia must maintain balanced engagement with both the West and the East, deepening ties with the United States while forging...
KUALA LUMPUR: The withdrawal of heavy weapons by Thailand and Cambodia from border areas, as well as the removal and destruction of explosives or landmines, are among the key elements in the ceasefire agreement between the two countries, which is expected to be finalised at the 47th Asean Summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said...
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 10,170 officers and personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been deployed to maintain security and ensure the smooth running of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, making it the force's largest operation this year. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the deployment involves various departments...
PUTRAJAYA: Trade negotiations between Malaysia and United States have reached "some sort of conclusion" with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim saying it is 99.99% comple. The Prime Minister expressed optimism that any remaining issues would be resolved soon. "The 0.01% will be resolved during the Cabinet meeting on Friday (Oct 24)," he said on Wednesday (Oct 22). Speaking at...
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean cannot be a passive observer in the face of global economic and geopolitical challenges, but should take the lead in building resilience within the grouping, which has over 600 million people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In stressing that, the Malaysian Prime Minister said the bloc must not only respond to events but...
MELAKA: Asean today marked a significant milestone as secretary-general and ministers gathered for the 19th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) here. In a statement on Wednesday (September 10), the Home Ministry said the meeting reached a consensus to further strengthen regional security cooperation, reflecting a shared determination to confront emerging cross-border threats. Chaired by Malaysia,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will examine the need for specific laws on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in light of emerging legal challenges. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic) said the current legal system needs to be upgraded, as AI-related laws require different approaches, including burden of proof,...
