Anwar denies opposition claims

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied Opposition claims that its members of parliament will only be given allocations if they pledged support for his leadership.  Instead, the prime minister said discussions on the matter were more focused on ensuring government stability and economic growth. “There are no conditions to support the […]

Anwar relieved Nadir reunited with family

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed relief that Cinta Gaza Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri Kamaruzaman has been reunited with his family after they were brought out of Gaza. Anwar also said in a Facebook post that he had conveyed his gratitude to Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Al […]

Govt monitoring closely Middle East conflict, potential impact on Malaysia: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East conflict and the financial market situation, including the potential impact on Malaysia. “The government will act wisely to strengthen the country’s economic and financial stability. The government will also consider any factor that may affect Malaysians,” […]

Anwar: Resolve MA63 “once and for all”

BY GOH PEI PEI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his commitment to resolve all outstanding matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and to accelerate development in Sarawak. The previous federal governments, he said, had contributed in some ways in this area, including amending the Federal  Constitution while […]

Anwar makes first visit to Kuching as Prime Minister

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Kuching at about 4pm today (Jan 19) for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian […]

PM: Corrupt ministers will be booted out immediately

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim fired his first salvo against corruption by warning Cabinet ministers that anyone involved in bribery or misuse of power will be booted out immediately. Anwar said he would not compromise on such culture in the Unity Government that he leads. “I have informed the Cabinet ministers whom I […]

Seats decisive factor in Anwar line-up

KUCHING: It is no surprise that Parti Bangsa Malaysia was left out of the deputy minister line-up by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday as the party only won one seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). Political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon is inclined to think the appointment of Members of Parliament […]

Anwar tells Muhyiddin not to challenge him

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cautioned Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin against challenging his government regarding the issue of RM600 billion funds that were allegedly misappropriated by the government under the latter’s administration. The prime minister said that based on the information obtained, there were some processes and procedures […]

GPS requests four full ministers in Anwar’s Cabinet

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has requested to have at least four of its Members of Parliament to be appointed to the 10th Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet line-up. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a total of four GPS MPs were included in the previous Cabinet line-up, under […]

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan congratulate Anwar on becoming PM

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan have expressed hope for further strengthening relations with Malaysia under new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I look forward to working closely together to further strengthen the India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a congratulatory message on Thursday evening. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]