Muhyiddin announces RM4 mln for Sikh community
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced a RM4 million allocation for Sikhs in Malaysia this year, to help strengthen the community. He said as a government subscribing to the principle of caring and inclusiveness, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration was committed to continue with efforts to strengthen all communities in Malaysia. […]
Malaysia, Brunei formalise unitisation agreement for two offshore fields
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, through its national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), today formalised a Unitisation Agreement (UA) with Brunei for the Gumusut-Kakap and Geronggong-Jagus East fields which straddle along the Malaysian-Brunei maritime boundary. The formalised UA firmly attests to the continuing collaboration between Malaysia and Brunei and establishes the platform for the joint development […]
Malaysia-Brunei to engage in vaccine diplomacy
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Kuala Lumpur and Bandar Seri Begawan are looking at vaccine diplomacy in addressing the current common challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said the cooperation would be centred upon reciprocal vaccination arrangement for both nationals covering diplomats, students and expatriates. […]
Muhyiddin meets Sultan of Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin began a meeting with Sultan of Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah here at 11.10 am Monday. The four-eyed meeting is being held at Istana Nurul Iman. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is also the prime minister of Brunei. The discussion is on the progress of the […]
PM Muhyiddin arrives for official visit to Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived here today for a two-day official visit to Brunei. He was greeted by Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah upon arrival at the Brunei International Airport here at 4 pm. The prime minister was accorded an official […]
Number registered for Covid-19 vaccination still low
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of people who have registered for Covid-19 vaccination through the MySejahtera application is still low compared to the total number of Malaysians and non-citizens eligible to be vaccinated, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said that as of yesterday, only 7.6 million of the targeted 26.7 million people have […]
Room for closer GPS-PN ties
KUCHING: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s visit to Sarawak has opened up space for closer ties and cooperation between the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Perikatan Nasional (PN). Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak chairman Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian reiterated that PN’s presence in Sarawak is solely to assist and cooperate with the GPS state government. “Therefore, do not feel doubtful and suspicious of our presence in Sarawak. “Do believe that we will continue to support the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and help GPS as much as possible for the survival of the people of this state,” he said in a statement after attending a luncheon with PN and GPS leaders at Waterfront Hotel here today (April 2). Jaziri also expressed gratitude to Abang Johari who earlier had declared support for the PN government at the federal level as well as welcoming cooperation with PN component parties namely, Bersatu and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). He believed that the renewed and closer cooperation between GPS and PN would drive Malaysia and Sarawak towards prosperity for all. “I am confident that with the strong support of GPS, political stability will be maintained and the administration of the country will be able to run smoothly, especially in managing the pandemic that is plaguing us at the moment,” he added.
Single mum’s son motivated by PM’s visit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Little would Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have expected that his visit to a single mother here would motivate her son to continue to do well in his education. Mohammad Azuwan Hassan, 26 – a master’s programme student from the Faculty of Science and Technology Resources in Unimas – said Muhyiddin’s visit gave him the spirit and motivation to continue to excel in his studies. He has two years left to finish his studies. “He (Muhyiddin) is a people-centric person and his willingness to go down to the ground to visit us has really touched us. “It has opened my eyes on how concerned he is towards the problems faced by the people in Sarawak,” he said. The prime minister met several residents at Kampung Sindang Baru during the Ziarah Prihatin programme here today (April 2). Meanwhile, Mohammad Azuwan’s mother Selha Slet, 68, who lives with her five children, said she is so happy to have met Muhyiddin. “Before this, I always saw our prime minister on television, but now I am so glad to be able to meet him in person for the first time. “This will be the sweetest memory for me as the prime minister himself came here to visit our home,” she said. Selha does not work as she needs to take care of her grandchildren and a child with disabilities. She receives assistance such as the Senior Citizen Assistance of RM500 and Disability Allowance of RM450 per month. Among those present were Muhyiddin’s wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Minister of Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, and Sarawak Social Welfare Department director Noriah Ahmad.
Muhyiddin touched by former penghulu’s prayer
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was touched by the prayer recited by a frail former ‘penghulu’ (village head) he visited during the Ziarah Kasih programme in Kampung Sindang here today (April 2). He said that Aris Johari, 74, one of the villagers he visited under the programme, had recited a prayer for the prime minister to continue with efforts to help the people. “The prayers recited by ordinary people for leaders are extraordinary. Leaders like us always pray for our people to have good lives,” he said. He said this when speaking at a get-together with community leaders at the Institute of Teachers Education (IPG) Tun Abdul Razak Campus, which he attended after participating in the Ziarah Kasih programme. His wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman, Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and several federal and state ministers were also present. Meanwhile, another resident of Kampung Sindang, Selha Slet, 67, a single mother of five children, said it was like a dream when Muhyiddin visited her home and spent about 20 minutes talking with her and her family. “I had palpitations as soon as I found out that the prime minister wanted to visit us. All this while I only watched him on television, but today he was before my own eyes. I feel very lucky; our rezeki that he was willing to come to our house. “Our prime minister is very friendly and caring about the people,” said Selha, whose husband died in 2014. – Bernama
Muhyiddin and PN likely to win hands down
KUCHING: A political analyst is predicting Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin and his PN coalition’s decisive victory in the next general elections. Datuk Peter Minos said Malaysians are not blind and they can see that Muhyiddin is honest and sincere in wanting to save the nation and maintain stability. He also places integrity and honesty above all which Malaysians admire. “Despite being constantly harassed and disturbed by his political opponents, Muhyiddin has kept his cool and calm. “Plus, he handled the Covid-19 pandemic very well. He managed to keep the national economy afloat during these trying times. Furthermore, the economic situation is now on the mends and improving,” he said. Minos said the prime minister has helped Malaysians badly affected by the pandemic in the best ways he could. “He did not let criticisms by his political opponents distract him, and he never stopped working for the people and the country. All of us can see his efforts. “There is indeed a lot of respect and admiration for Muhyiddin. People cannot be bothered about the attacks and criticisms against him. The more Muhyiddin is hit, the more Malaysian respect him. This is the reality and a fact,” he added. Muhyiddin has openly said he wants to treat Sarawak and Sabah fairly and equitably, and this has won the hearts of the people from the Borneo states. “Yes, Sabah and Sarawak appreciate the words of Muhyiddin, for it is no secret that the two states want to be equally treated and to be on par with Peninsular Malaysia. “Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is thus giving full support to Muhyiddin. And Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has said so and he is just expressing the true feelings of Sarawakians,” Minos said. The political analyst felt that if a referendum were to be held now, there’s a high possibility that 70 percent of Malaysians would support Muhyiddin.
