S. Korea PM offers to resign as party suffers election loss

SEOUL: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo offered to resign following the ruling People Power Party’s crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, multiple local media said Thursday, citing the presidential office, reported Xinhua. All of the senior presidential secretaries, including chief of staff and chief secretary for policy, submitted resignations, except secretaries in the national security […]

Big crowds greet PM for breaking of fast

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI AND GABRIEL LIHAN KOTA SAMARAHAN: Around 2000 guests showed their excitement as they welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the state leaders during the Madani Sarawak 2024 breaking of fast ceremony held at Al-Muttaqin mosque today (March 30). During the ceremony, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar distributed cash aid […]

No problem with PADU, Sarawak’s registrants

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that there is no problem with regards to the Central Database Hub (PADU) and any matter has been dealt with well. “Sarawak’s registrants on PADU are positive, discussions have gone well. “There were some concerns that we received and we have dealt with the situation […]

Anwar arrives for one-day official visit

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a briefing session on Sarawak Development at the Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID) Kota Samarahan branch office here today (Mar 30). The briefing session was part of his one-day official visit to the state. Present was Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Also […]

MCRA requests meeting with PM on proposed citizenship law amendments

KUCHING: The Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance (MCRA) is urgently requesting a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Cabinet to discuss proposed amendments to citizenship laws before final decisions are made. While expressing support for the government’s intention to grant Malaysian mothers equal rights to confer citizenship on their overseas-born children, the […]

PM meets up with Muslims in Germany

BERLIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim spent the first day of Ramadan by meeting up with fellow Muslims in Germany yesterday. Anwar, who arrived on Sunday on an official visit, joined congregants at the Sehitlik Mosque to fulfil his isyak and tarawih prayers, and was greeted by Turkish Ambassador to Germany, Ahmet Başar Şen. […]

Anwar conveys well wishes to veteran artistes Sarimah Ahmad, Dharma Harun

KUALA LUMPUR: Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi visited veteran artistes Datuk Sarimah Ahmad and Dharma Harun Al-Rashid yesterday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook post today, said both the actress and actor, who were once silver screen favourites, are currently facing health issues. “In these meetings, Farhan also […]

Anwar congratulates new King

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended the highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah on the occasion of His Majesty’s ascension to the federal throne as the 17th King of Malaysia. Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in today as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara.Anwar […]

Anwar congratulates Harimau Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the Harimau Malaya squad for giving South Korea a run for their money in their last Group E match of the 2023 Asian Cup at the Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar yesterday.   Through a brief post on X, Anwar thanked the national football team on behalf […]

Anwar, Hsien Loong to meet tomorrow in historic M’sia-S’pore bilateral ties talks

JOHOR BAHRU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is meeting his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong tomorrow, a meeting which can be described as another milestone in bilateral relationship as they affirmed their commitments in two mega projects. Both leaders would have a busy schedule tomorrow as they attend two high level functions, of which […]