Tok Mat invites ambassadors for events and they come in droves, quips Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Wisma Putra for their diplomatic prowess, noting the significant presence of foreign ambassadors at events hosted by the ministry. Speaking at the ministry's buka puasa event, the Prime Minister said this underscored Wisma Putra's credibility and influence internationally. "I was joking with Tok Mat (Foreign...

Malaysia to champion Palestinian rights as Asean Chair, says Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will use its position as the Asean chair to continue to advocate for the rights of the Palestinian people in their enduring struggle for peace, justice, and freedom, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia will continue its efforts to garner international support from the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth. ALSO...

Tok Mat, Tengku Zafrul arrive in Vientiane for Asean Summit

VIENTIANE: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz have arrived in Vientiane to attend the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits. Both ministers arrived on Sunday (Oct 6) at Wattay International Airport at 7.45 pm local time (8.45 pm Malaysian time). The summits will...

Toxic politics at an ‘unprecedented scale’, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Toxic politics is at an unprecedented scale and has caused the loss of values among Malays, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. "The Malay political landscape has changed tremendously in recent years. "We are now witnessing the emergence of toxic politics on an unprecedented scale. "It manifests itself in all forms of lies, hate and insults," the...

Malaysia and Brunei pledge to strengthen ties, explore new areas of collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei have vowed to deepen ties and explore new areas of collaboration to enhance the well-being of their citizens through partnership. In a statement, Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic)concluded a two-day working visit to Brunei on Aug 11 and 12, in conjunction with the 25th Meeting...

Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas

SEREMBAN: The ongoing protests in several areas of the United Kingdom (UK) are becoming increasingly alarming and have escalated into violence, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Therefore, he advised Malaysians residing in or visiting the UK to stay away from protest areas and register with the Malaysian High Commission in London to facilitate safety-related...

Haniyeh’s assassination may trigger regional war in Middle East, says Foreign Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has huge implications for global stability and peace with the threat of triggering a regional war in the Middle East, the Dewan Negara was told Thursday (Aug 1). Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the entire Malaysian Cabinet and the people stand in solidarity...

Caution urged on PM’s potential Russia visit, says Foreign Minister

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has to take a cautious approach regarding Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's potential visit to Russia. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that despite multiple invitations for Anwar's visit, Malaysia has yet to commit to any, reflecting its careful stance on international engagements. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Mohamad pointed out the...

Sg Bakap polls: BN to rally support for Pakatan candidate, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has asked the party machinery to go to the ground and rally support for the unity government candidate in the Sungai Bakap state by-election. He said the Umno machinery seems prepared to conduct a spirited campaign for Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Joohari Ariffin. "I have met with the...

Malaysia pledges to explore all avenues to help Palestinians, says Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA Malaysia has pledged to explore all available avenues to assist Palestine, end the atrocities in Gaza, and bring Israel to justice, says the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra). This comes as Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is set to participate in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Ministerial-Level Open Debate on the Situation in the...