Enhance training related to AI, TVET, says Anwar

[ GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all implementing agencies, particularly ministries, to prioritise the training of young people on artificial intelligence (AI) so that the country does not fall behind in this field. The Prime Minister said in this regard, training for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) fields should be … Read more

Saudi-based ACWA Power keen on investing over US$10bil in Malaysia

[ RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has expressed interest to invest more than US$10 billion (US$1=RM4.77) in Malaysia over a 10-year period in collaboration with Cypark Resources Bhd. This was conveyed by ACWA Power chairman Mohammad A. Abunayyan when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on … Read more

PM calls Gilley a ‘mediocre scholar’

[ SEPANG: The American academic who riled up Malaysia with his provocative statements over the country’s strong support of Palestine during a lecture at Universiti Malaya (UM) has been described as a “mediocre scholar” by the Prime Minister. “A mediocre scholar should not have been invited here as a visiting professor in the first place,” … Read more

SC, Bursa Malaysia step up monitoring to ensure stability in market amid Middle East developments

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia have increased market monitoring and surveillance to ensure activities in the Malaysian capital market remain stable, fair and orderly following the latest developments in the Middle East conflict. In a joint statement here Sunday (April 15), they also gave assurances that market fundamentals remain strong … Read more

Malaysia attracts RM76.1bil potential foreign investments as of March 2024 – PM

[ PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has successfully attracted potential foreign investments amounting to RM76.1 billion as of March this year, the result of the country’s successful trade and investment missions in Australia, Germany and France, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of several ministries and government agencies, such … Read more

Malaysia receives impressive support, recognition in Germany – PM

[ BERLIN: Malaysia has received impressive support and recognition from Germany’s leaders and captains of industry with potential investments worth RM45.4 billion. “We have registered a very impressive support and commitment for Malaysia, not only among political leaders but also from the businesses,” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Yesterday, ABERLIN: Malaysia has received … Read more

PM’s trip to Germany yields RM45.4bil in potential investments

[ BERLIN: New investment interests arising from the roundtable and one-on-one meetings with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here are worth a potential RM45.4bil, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said the potential investments encompassed new as well as expansion and diversification projects. “The potential investments are … Read more

PM Anwar: Banking industry needs to remain competitive in postnormal times

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The government has urged the country’s banking industry to remain competitive in dealing with the concurrent three Cs phenomenon in postnormal times — complexity, chaos and contradictions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that given the financial industry’s vital role in supporting the national economy, banks need to have a strong … Read more

Madani govt confident of achieving stronger GDP growth of 4-5% in 2024

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI Government is confident of achieving stronger Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of between four and five per cent in 2024 on the back of strong fundamentals and reforms mapped out in the MADANI Economy and Budget 2024. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, said after … Read more

Review of country’s preschool system needed, says Anwar

[ KUALA LUMPUR: A review of the country’s preschool education system is needed to prevent disparities in the community, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “If we say that only 80% of children attend preschool with different categories, perhaps 40% of them are good, 40% are somewhat mediocre, and about 20% are very weak, … Read more