Tag - Mohamad Hasan

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...

PN MP retracts statement on military pensions after rebuke by Defence Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic) has rebuked an Opposition MP over the latter’s claims that military pension claims were not prioritised by the government. Major-General (Rtd) Datuk Khlir Mohd Nor (PN-Ketereh) claimed that he had not heard any Defence Minister raise the issue with the Cabinet. “This includes the current minister who has...

Revised NS programme to include 45 days of army boot camp, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: A revived National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will see youths undergo basic army training for 45 days, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Defence Minister said this was among the proposals submitted by the special committee set up to look at reviving the programme. "This time round, we plan to do it in the army...

More non-bumis urged to join Armed Forces, says Tok Mat

PORT DICKSON: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has called on more non-bumiputra citizens to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), especially the Army. He said that despite various efforts to encourage the group’s participation in the ATM, the number of non-bumiputra personnel remains low, at around three per cent. Mohamad stressed that the support and encouragement...