By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is considering making preschool compulsory for children aged five and above to enhance the country’s education system. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Putrajaya is also...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax regime, which currently applies only to sugar, to include tobacco, vape or e-cigarettes, and alcohol products to curb non-communicable diseases and promote healthier living.  Speaking in Parliament during...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31— Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said large corporations, especially those earning billions of ringgit in profits, should provide their workers with living wages. When tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today,...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will intensify efforts to implement a comprehensive green economy agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and accelerating the nation’s transition to low-carbon development.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will continue enhancing the public transport system and road network nationwide under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) via a range of initiatives, including new infrastructure projects, upgrading existing routes, and providing public travel subsidies.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 – The expansion of Westports and the development of a third terminal in Pulau Carey are among several strategic maritime infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) aimed at boosting the national economy. Speaking during the document’s...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has significantly reduced its new borrowings, bringing it down to RM76.8 billion last year from RM99.4 billion in 2023, as part of efforts to ensure sound fiscal governance. Speaking at the...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has significantly reduced its new borrowings, bringing it down to RM76.8 billion last year from RM99.4 billion in 2023, as part of efforts to ensure sound fiscal governance. Speaking at the...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will announce the tariff rate set by the United States tomorrow, following a phone call with United States President Donald Trump earlier today. Anwar hinted at a potentially lower rate, saying...

JAKARTA, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed appreciation to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for Jakarta’s strong support for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Asean unity and relevance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia and Vietnam are ready to strengthen bilateral relations and continue exploring the potential for strategic cooperation between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the sacrifices of the nation's warriors are crucial in protecting the nation's peace, security, and harmony.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 30 — The federal government has decided to scrap the previously proposed high-value goods tax (HVGT), Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday. Anwar, who is also prime minister, said in response to a...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Malaysia and Brunei have expressed confidence that Asean can continue to be a model region in the promotion of diplomacy and global peace.

JAKARTA, July 29 — Malaysia and Indonesia reached several important agreements in the 13th Annual Consultation in Jakarta, including border issues, expanding economic cooperation, and efforts to accelerate the implementation of new energy projects, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Germany has expressed its appreciation to Malaysia for playing an active mediating role in resolving the recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

JAKARTA, July 29 — Malaysia has never adopted an aggressive stance in addressing maritime border issues with Indonesia, including the long-standing Ambalat dispute in the Sulawesi Sea, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

JAKARTA, July 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today to attend the 13th annual consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto tomorrow.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership has brought peace to the region, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said, after Anwar’s successful mediation of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand today. Amirudin noted that both...