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Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Zahid reaffirms govt support for Bumiputera empowerment, follow-up talks with stakeholders set for Friday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The government remains firmly committed to supporting and strengthening policies and initiatives aligned with Bumiputera economic aspirations, to ensure lasting benefits for both current and future generations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a follow-up discussion with key stakeholders will be held this Friday to further refine the direction and implementation of the agenda. 'As a nation that upholds balance and stability as foundations of development, efforts to narrow economic disparities between communities must be pursued with strong and coordinated commitment, across ministries, agencies, and the private sector,' he said in a Facebook post today. Ahmad Zahid, who chaired the 2024 Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), said this after reviewing a presentation by Economic Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron on the 'One-Year Post-KEB 2024 Retreat' at his office today. Held from February 29 to March 2 last year, KEB 2024 outlined more than 80 resolutions aimed at enhancing Bumiputera socio-economic empowerment. These resolutions were the result of engagement sessions conducted through 10 clusters covering various key areas during the three-day congress. — Bernama
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Gov't to advance Bumiputera economic agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains firmly committed to supporting and strengthening policies and initiatives aligned with Bumiputera economic aspirations, to ensure lasting benefits for both current and future generations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a follow-up discussion with key stakeholders will be held this Friday to further refine the direction and implementation of the agenda. 'As a nation that upholds balance and stability as foundations of development, efforts to narrow economic disparities between communities must be pursued with strong and coordinated commitment, across ministries, agencies, and the private sector,' he said in a Facebook post today. Ahmad Zahid, who chaired the 2024 Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), said this after reviewing a presentation by Economic Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron on the 'One-Year Post-KEB 2024 Retreat' at his office today. Held from Feb 29 to March 2 last year, KEB 2024 outlined more than 80 resolutions aimed at enhancing Bumiputera socio-economic empowerment. These resolutions were the result of engagement sessions conducted through 10 clusters covering various key areas during the three-day congress.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Gov't committed to strengthening Bumiputera economic agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains firmly committed to supporting and strengthening policies and initiatives aligned with Bumiputera economic aspirations, to ensure lasting benefits for both current and future generations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a follow-up discussion with key stakeholders will be held this Friday to further refine the direction and implementation of the agenda. 'As a nation that upholds balance and stability as foundations of development, efforts to narrow economic disparities between communities must be pursued with strong and coordinated commitment, across ministries, agencies, and the private sector,' he said in a Facebook post today. Ahmad Zahid, who chaired the 2024 Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), said this after reviewing a presentation by Economic Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron on the 'One-Year Post-KEB 2024 Retreat' at his office today. Held from Feb 29 to March 2 last year, KEB 2024 outlined more than 80 resolutions aimed at enhancing Bumiputera socio-economic empowerment. These resolutions were the result of engagement sessions conducted through 10 clusters covering various key areas during the three-day congress.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Govt committed to strengthening bumiputra economic agenda, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains firmly committed to supporting and strengthening policies and initiatives aligned with bumiputra economic aspirations, to ensure lasting benefits for both current and future generations, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said a follow-up discussion with key stakeholders will be held this Friday (May 23) to further refine the direction and implementation of the agenda. "As a nation that upholds balance and stability as foundations of development, efforts to narrow economic disparities between communities must be pursued with strong and coordinated commitment, across ministries, agencies, and the private sector," he said in a Facebook post Wednesday (May 21). Ahmad Zahid, who chaired the 2024 Bumiputra Economic Congress (KEB), said this after reviewing a presentation by Economic Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron on the "One-Year Post-KEB 2024 Retreat" at his office Wednesday. Held from Feb 29 to March 2 last year, KEB 2024 outlined more than 80 resolutions aimed at enhancing Bumiputera socio-economic empowerment. These resolutions were the result of engagement sessions conducted through 10 clusters covering various key areas during the three-day congress. - Bernama
Arab News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan says economic affairs ministry's X account hacked amid conflict with India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's ministry of economic affairs said on Friday that its X account had been hacked after a post was published on it appealing to international partners for more loans, amid a growing conflict with India. Tensions between the two neighbors over an April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir's Pahalgam escalated into a limited-scale military conflict, when India struck on Wednesday multiple locations in Pakistan after New Delhi blamed the assault on Pakistan. Islamabad has denied involvement. Pakistan has claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets and 29 Israeli-manufactured Harop drones, launched from India, in retaliation to Indian missile and drone strikes this week. India said it had destroyed an air defense system in Lahore in response to a Pakistani air attack. It was not possible to immediately verify all of the claims made by both countries. The two arch-rivals have also in the past accused each other of cyberattacks on their critical digital assets in times of peace. 'We are working to have the Twitter (X) switched off,' the Pakistani economic ministry told Reuters, adding that they 'did not tweet' about it. The development came hours after New Delhi said it had repelled attacks on military stations in Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot areas. Jammu and Udhampur are close to the Line of Control, the de facto border that divides the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. Pathankot is in India's Punjab state. Pakistan denied the 'baseless and irresponsible' Indian accusations. 'These claims are entirely unfounded, politically motivated, and part of a reckless propaganda campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan,' the Pakistani foreign ministry said, rejecting Indian accusations of launching attacks in Punjab, India-administered Kashmir and Rajasthan. 'The repeated pattern of leveling accusations against Pakistan without any credible investigation reflects a deliberate strategy to manufacture a pretext for aggression and to further destabilize the region. Such actions not only further endanger regional peace but also reveal a disturbing willingness to exploit misinformation for political and military ends.' Shesh Paul Vaid, a former director-general of police in Indian-administered Kashmir, told The Associated Press that the Jammu airport was also likely under attack and that some of the 50 loud explosions he had heard were likely because 'our defense system is at work.' Sirens blared for more than two hours on Friday in India's border city of Amritsar, which houses the Golden Temple revered by Sikhs, and residents were asked to remain indoors. A Pakistani security source said India wanted to justify its military actions against Pakistan by spreading 'fabricated and false attack reports' in Kashmir, Rajasthan and other areas. 'India has failed to provide any solid evidence against Pakistan,' the source said. World powers from the US to China have urged the two countries to calm tensions, and US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reiterated the call for de-escalation. 'We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can't control these countries, though,' he said in an interview on Fox News. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing was concerned over the developments and urged both sides to exercise restraint. 'We stand ready to work with the rest of the international community to continue playing a constructive role in easing the current tensions,' Lin told a press briefing. The relationship between Hindu-majority India and Islamic republic Pakistan has been fraught with tension since they became separate countries after attaining independence from colonial British rule in 1947. Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, has been at the heart of the hostility and they have fought two of their three wars over the region.
