PM dismisses fears of US sanctions over Gaza stand Posted on 28/11/2024 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia, as a sovereign country, will continue to voice its stance on international issues, including the oppression and tyranny in Gaza. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: While economic considerations are important, they will not constrain Malaysia’s stance in pushing for justice for the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign country, would continue to voice its stance on international issues, including the oppression and tyranny in Gaza. He said Malaysia’s relationship with the US was diplomatically still good, with both nations continuing all comprehensive partnerships and cooperation, including the holding of meetings with US leaders. “From January to October, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and the US increased by 29.1% to RM264.28 billion, a relatively high from RM204.78 billion or US$45.09 billion for the same period in 2023,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) who asked whether Malaysia faced any risk of trade sanctions from the US due to the prime minister speaking out on the rights of the Palestinian people and state. News
As Sabah graft scandal gains traction, ex-GLC chief rejects collusion claim, says has proof and ready to share with MACC ‘when required’ Posted on 18/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Jontih Enggihon, a former CEO of Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) implicated in a corruption scandal, today denied that he is the go-between prominent politicians in East Malaysia and certain businesses as portrayed. Instead, Jontih told news portal Malaysiakini, which broke the news, that he has… Read More
Former reality show contestant granted bail in ongoing rape investigation, say Johor cops Posted on 02/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — A former contestant of a local television comedy reality show, arrested recently on suspicion of raping a woman in her 20s, has been granted police bail. Johor Baru South District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, confirmed the release when contacted by national daily Berita… Read More
Finance Ministry: RM10.78b withdrawn from EPF Account 3 as at Sept 30 Posted on 03/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — A total of RM10.78 billion has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, stated the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The ministry said in a parliamentary written reply yesterday that the sum involved 3.86 million or 29.4… Read More