KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has assured that the government will carefully deliberate before making any decisions to embark on nuclear power development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He noted that nuclear power is among the clean energy sources that could meet the expected surge in electricity demand,...
All benefits, trips, and bonuses for government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) must now receive ministerial approval, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said this is a mandatory requirement under a new policy decided by the Cabinet. “Usually, the Cabinet oversees these aspects only for ministries, departments, and agencies. However, now all...
KUALA LUMPUR: Collaboration with industry players and the private sector is crucial for Malaysia to regain its status as an "Asian Tiger", says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic). The Deputy Prime Minister said for Malaysia to lead the region's economy, industry players must continue to strive to stay ahead of the competition by conducting business activities...
PUTRAJAYA: The draft memorandum of understanding on allocation distribution to Opposition MPs has been finalised and is now ready for submission, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said that he had instructed the draft to be delivered to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, the Perikatan Nasional chief whip. "I will forward the draft agreement to...
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...
KUALA LUMPUR: Courses in non-science streams will be revamped to provide skilful expertise to university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, in line with the needs of future employment, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this was among the priorities of the Madani government, considering the...
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will definitely look at the ability of an individual to hold a suitable portfolio in the event of any Cabinet reshuffle, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Plantation and Commodities Minister said, however, he was not involved in any discussion regarding a possible reshuffle. "I am not...
IPOH: The uncertainty of both global and domestic economic markets doesn’t halt the country’s growth performance in the agro-food sector, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the sector continues to record a positive growth. “The agro-food sector recorded a significant contribution to the Domestic Output Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022, which is RM173.9bil...
JOHOR BARU: Projects worth more than RM168.7mil will be carried out at both of Johor’s customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complexes to address the traffic congestion issues, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said the projects include adding 44 MBIKE lanes at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB)...
KUALA LUMPUR: The country's rubber industry is expected to soar in the coming years following the strengthening of cooperation with China in the field of commodities, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to China on Sunday (Sept 17) opened up opportunities for increased cooperation in...
