Unity Government leaders gather under Anwar's chairmanship in Putrajaya
The vehicle carrying Anwar was seen entering the prime minister's official residence at 4.50 pm.
Apart from Anwar, several key leaders of the Unity Government were also seen attending the meeting, namely Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Gabungan Parti Sarawak chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Also present were Parti Amanah Negara president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, MIC president Tan Sri S A Vigneswaran and Madani Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Malaysiakini
11 minutes ago
- Malaysiakini
Govt committed to ensuring justice for all Malaysians
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring that justice is upheld for all Malaysians, regardless of whether they are from the majority or minority ethnic groups. While addressing the Finance Ministry monthly assembly, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said every approach...
Borneo Post
11 minutes ago
- Borneo Post
Anwar: Proposal for anti-bullying tribunal to be tabled at Cabinet meeting
Anwar delivers his speech during the Finance Ministry's Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya today. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 20): The proposal to establish a tribunal to address bullying cases involving students and children will be tabled at a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will present the proposal to the Cabinet. 'We will discuss it in the Cabinet,' he told reporters after attending the Finance Ministry's Monthly Assembly here today. Also present were Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. Azalina was previously reported as saying that the government is studying the need to enact an Anti-Bullying Act, with emphasis on setting up a tribunal to hear cases involving students and children. She said that currently, there is no specific definition or clear penalty for bullying offences under existing laws. 'The word 'bullying' is not specifically defined in the Penal Code, but I am somewhat relieved that we have amended and introduced Sections 507B to 507G of the Penal Code,' she was quoted as saying at an event yesterday. Anti-Bullying Act Anwar Ibrahim Azalina Othman Said Cabinet tribunal
Borneo Post
11 minutes ago
- Borneo Post
Anwar: Govt committed to justice for all Malaysians
Anwar said every approach implemented must be fair by taking into consideration the people's needs and, as such, the government will continue to listen to and examine all views through ongoing dialogue. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 20): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring that justice is upheld for all Malaysians, regardless of whether they are from the majority or minority ethnic groups. While addressing the Ministry of Finance monthly assembly, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said every approach implemented must be fair by taking into consideration the people's needs and, as such, the government will continue to listen to and examine all views through ongoing dialogue. '… if we want to save the country, we must ensure justice for the majority and the minority. We do not want the tyranny of the majority, we do not want the tyranny of the minority. The approach must be fairer. 'Whatever weaknesses (there are), we will improve in the budget (Budget 2026). We are listening to all views, we will make adjustments and improvements in the coming budget. What we are doing now is not necessarily perfect, there are shortcomings. That's why the dialogue must continue,' he said. Also present were Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and Deputy Minister of Finance Lim Hui Ying. MORE TO COME
