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Anwar extends condolences to family of cartoonist Rizalman

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his condolences to the family of legendary local cartoonist Rizalman, who died Friday morning (June 28). He was 76. The prime minister described Rizalman, whose real name is Mohamad Razali Osman, as a man who contributed immensely to the country's art and comics industries. In the 1970s, Rizalman...

June 29 street protest at Putrajaya to go on, says organiser

AMPANG: The "Demo Rakyat Lawan Anwar" planned for Saturday (June 29) will proceed even without permission from venue owner Putrajaya Corporation, says the organiser. "We expect at least 600 people to join," Aidil Yunus, the Demi Negara movement coordinator, told reporters here on Thursday (June 27). He added that the rally is scheduled to begin at 4pm...

Cabinet reshuffle ‘to save the PM’ if Malaysia doesn’t improve WCR ranking, jokes Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: While Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains optimistic about Malaysia’s ranking for the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) Report next round, he said that drastic measures will be taken if the ranking does not improve. When speaking at the 47th American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) annual general meeting, Anwar in jest said that he would...

Possible threats to King, PM foiled with arrest of eight suspected extremists, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Possible threats against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and the Prime Minister were thwarted after the police arrested eight people for suspected links to extremist ideologies. At a press conference here on Monday (June 24) Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the suspects were arrested in an operation on Saturday and...

PM urges MPs to not to miss Dewan Rakyat sittings

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said that all MPs should not be absent from Parliament when the Dewan Rakyat sitting convenes on Monday (June 24). "Everyone has been asked to attend Parliament tomorrow. Don’t be absent,” Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan told the media said when asked about the prime minister’s main...

PM pays courtesy visit to Sarawak Governor in Kuching

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid a courtesy visit to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at the Astana Negeri on Saturday (June 22). The Prime Minister, who arrived at 6.30pm, had a meeting with Wan Junaidi that lasted about 40 minutes. Later on Saturday night, Anwar is scheduled...

PM: Embracing ESG needs mindset change, not just regulatory compliance

KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices requires a shift in mindset and is more than just complying with regulations, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to Anwar, it is crucial to recognise that achieving net zero carbon emissions requires a collaborative effort involving the government, the private sector and Malaysians themselves. "This...

Malaysia set to join BRICS, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will soon begin formal procedures to join the intergovernmental organisation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "We have made the appropriate decision. We will launch the formal process shortly. "We are now awaiting the final decision and feedback from the government of South Africa," the Prime Minister...

Malaysia, Pakistan express solidarity with Gazans

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan have expressed their continued solidarity with the people of Gaza who are affected by the atrocities committed by the Zionist Israeli regime. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the commitment when he received a telephone call from his Pakistan counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (June 17). "I also praised Prime Minister...

Priority is reducing hardcore poverty, not meeting deadlines, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is prioritising efforts to effectively reduce the number of hardcore poor families rather than scrambling to meet the July timeline to end hardcore poverty in the state. State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said hardcore poverty eradication initiatives were among the main points of discussion in the state Cabinet’s weekly meeting previously...