Budget 2021 includes focus on sustainability agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said a special focus on sustainability agenda will be included in Budget 2021 with a very important announcement on it to be made this Nov 6. Describing the Covid-19 pandemic as a wake-up call for the world, Muhyiddin said Malaysia, just like any other countries, needed to […]
Bottom-up feedback system needs to be strengthened
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called for the bottom-up feedback system to be strengthened to ensure integration and cooperation on policy matters and better coordination of action plans to reduce mismatch between real needs and plans in urban areas. The Prime Minister said this was important to understand the needs of the various […]
UN needs reformation to end conflicts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wants the United Nations (UN) to be improved and reformed as many people are still suffering due to conflicts, which remain unresolved in various parts of the world. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the UN has somewhat failed to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”. “The United Nations […]
Work hard as if GE is tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants all leaders and members of political parties supporting the Perikatan Nasional (PN) to work hard as if “the general election is going to be held tomorrow”. The Prime Minister, who is also Bersatu president, stressed that everyone also needed to reach consensus and hold discussions without feelings of […]
Various factors considered in poverty eradication
KUALA LUMPUR: Poverty eradication programme in the country has been implemented not only by taking into consideration the racial and ethnic composition, but also various other factors in the efforts to create fair and equal opportunities for all. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it was also to ensure that the country’s wealth could […]
Most Malaysians satisfied with Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey carried out by Merdeka Center revealed that 69% of Malaysian voters are satisfied with the performance of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the Prime Minister. The survey noted that nine out of 10 Malays and Bumiputeras from Sabah and Sarawak gave Muhyiddin the thumbs up, while 65% of Indians and […]
Muhyiddin wants to increase social welfare aid to RM1,000
SANDAKAN: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that the Social Welfare Department’s monthly aid of between RM200 and RM300 for needy people be raised to RM1,000. He said this proposal would be tabled at the Cabinet meeting next week. “I know this statement of mine has a big implication but I don’t care. […]
Remain resilient in facing challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged Malaysians to remain resilient and to face challenges with great determination while safeguarding the country’s independence. In a three-minute video clip posted on his Facebook page today in conjunction with the 63rd National Day celebrations, the prime minister called on Malaysians to embrace the new […]
No downsizing of civil service workforce
SANDAKAN: The 1.6 million-strong civil service workforce will not be downsized as a result of the ongoing implementation of the electronic government system (e-government), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He gave an assurance that while an increase in productivity and public service effectiveness was important, this must not be linked with making the […]
Eliminate bureaucracy to assist acceleration of economic recovery
KOTA KINABALU: Civil servants need to play a role in accelerating economic growth which is now severely affected by the spread of Covid-19, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said civil servants should eliminate the bureaucracy that makes it difficult for the people to recover their socio-economy and their lives. They should also […]
