Tag - Deputy Prime Minister

Climate finance key to sustainable future, says DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Climate finance is crucial for meeting ambitious targets and fostering positive change, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister, who also serves as Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said Malaysia welcomes international partnerships and investments supporting the country's energy transition and broader climate...

Umno to finalise Nenggiri by-election candidate next week, says Ahmad Zahid

JELI: Umno will finalise its candidate for the Nenggiri state by-election next week, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said Gua Musang Umno has compiled a shortlist of potential candidates for the polls fixed for Aug 17. "I appreciate the names of potential candidates submitted...

UK PM Keir Starmer names Rachel Reeves country’s first female finance minister

LONDON: New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer named Rachel Reeves as Britain's first female finance minister and Angela Rayner as his deputy on Friday (June 27) as he began putting together the team that will help him deliver on his promise to rebuild the country. Reeves, 45, a former Bank of England economist, spent her time...

It was a collective decision, says Zahid on settling suit against Muhyiddin

HULU SELANGOR: Let’s leave personal issues aside and prioritise the rakyat’s agenda, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this in response to reports that both him and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have agreed to end a personal dispute between them involving a defamation suit at the High Court. “Both...

VLN case: AGC yet to decide on Ahmad Zahid’s representation letter for prosecution to drop appeal

PUTRAJAYA: There is no decision yet by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) on the representation letter sent by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to review the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal involving 40 corruption charges, the court heard. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob said this at the beginning of the foreign visa...

Chinese nationals can have their driving licences on blockchains, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly launched digital ID and driver's licence services on blockchain for Chinese travellers in Malaysia will do away with paper-based credentials, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said that data security remains a priority. Ahmad Zahid said this after officiating the Zetrix and Beitou launch of digital ID and...