Malaysia, IACA exploring strategic collaboration, says MACC

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are considering strategic collaborations, which include plans to host the IACA Regional Summer Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2025, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC announced on Thursday (Nov 28) that this topic was discussed between the Malaysian delegation and IACA Dean Prof Slagjana Taseva during...

Coordinated efforts, shared learning among OIC states essential for digital transformation, says Fahmi

ISTANBUL: Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. By working together, he said member states could address shared challenges – from regulatory barriers to cybersecurity risks – and unlock the full potential...

Anwar holds talks with King of Jordan on sidelines of extraordinary OIC summit

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has held a meeting with the King of Jordan King Abdullah II on the sidelines of the 8th Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11). In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister said his meeting with King Abdullah took place in a...

M’sia and Iran prepared to enhance ties, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Iran are ready to improve bilateral relations including in the fields of economy, education, science and technology, as well as explore opportunities for new cooperation, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this was discussed during his talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on...

Anwar arrives in Riyadh to attend OIC Extraordinary Summit on Israel’s aggression in Palestine

RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Saturday (Nov 11) to attend the 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine. The special aircraft carrying the prime minister landed at the Royal Terminal, King Khalid International Airport, located about 35 kilometres (km) north...

OIC member states’ collective responsibility to counter Islamophobia, says Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: It is the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states’ collective responsibility to counter Islamophobia by encouraging dialogue, raising awareness and disseminating a positive message of Islam to the world, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). The Deputy Prime Minister said addressing Islamophobia entailed various levels of engagement with members of the international...