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Borneo Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Fahmi: Tune in to PM's special announcement tomorrow at 10.30am
Fahmi on Facebook says Anwar will make his anticipated major announcement tomorrow morning. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 22): Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make his anticipated major announcement tomorrow morning. 'The Prime Minister will make an announcement of appreciation for all Malaysians at 10.30am on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Stay tuned,' he wrote on Facebook. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his anticipated major announcement, which he described as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Malaysians, has been delayed. He said more time is needed to finalise the matter following the recent unity government retreat in Port Dickson. Anwar said last week the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of Malaysians online who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people. – Malay Mail anwar ibrahim fahmi fadzil special announcement
Malay Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Wait for Wednesday? PM asks to be given more time to finalise ‘extraordinary tribute' announcement
PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his anticipated major announcement has been delayed to tomorrow or Wednesday, which he described as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Malaysians. He said more time is needed to finalise the matter following the recent unity government retreat in Port Dickson. 'These concerns require me to consider what changes and announcements are necessary to ease their demands,' he was quoted saying by New Straits Times. 'I have said that within a day or two, that I will make the announcements, whether in the form of additional measures, but it needs a little more time to address them properly,' he added during the Prime Minister's Department monthly assembly. Anwar said last week the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of Malaysians online who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cost relief ‘tribute' likely
BUTTERWORTH: The Prime Minister has hinted at an important announcement, described as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Malaysians, which will be made either tomorrow or on Tuesday. It is expected to address efforts to ease the rising cost of living. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. Anwar said that more time is needed to enhance the 'surprise' before the big reveal. 'I need a little more time to make the announcement, to allow my team under the Finance Ministry to prepare the 'surprise' in greater detail to ensure it is comprehensive. 'If not Monday, Tuesday ... give me two or three more days to refine it.' The Prime Minister said the government is looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. 'We want to increase salaries and allowances for public servants by RM10bil this year and next year by an additional RM18bil. 'We want to do the same with the STR by RM13bil, making it RM23bil. 'Every day at the Finance Ministry, we are working hard to find an approach that can be announced soon, especially to address the cost of living,' he said when launching the Bumiputra Master Plan, the Tunas Madani programme and the JKPSB housing project yesterday. Anwar announced via social media earlier this week that he would make an important announcement as a gesture of appreciation for Malaysians. At the same event, the Prime Minister said that eight newly appointed Court of Appeal judges and 14 High Court judges are scheduled to be sworn in on July 28. He said the appointment process had gone through all the necessary stages, including the assessment by the Judicial Appointments Commission, discussions with the Malay Rulers, and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. 'Many have asked me why it was not announced earlier. I cannot answer arbitrarily because the process of appointing judges involves the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. 'It needs to go through discussions with the Rulers and after it is agreed, it will then be brought back to the King for consent,' Anwar explained. Earlier this week, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the appointment of the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court, Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, Datuk Abu Bakar Jais as President of the Court of Appeal, and Datuk Azizah Nawawi as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak. Their official swearing-in and presentation of letters of appointment will also be held on July 28.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Extraordinary appreciation announcement for the people on Monday or Tuesday
PERMATANG PAUH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hinted that an important announcement for the people regarding measures to address the cost of living will be made next week. He said the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. 'Now, every week the Finance Ministry team is examining measures that the Prime Minister can announce in a short time and can help address the people's problems. 'If not Monday, Tuesday... give me two, three more days to refine it. I will announce it later. Pray for the best, God willing,' he said when speaking at the Launching Ceremony of the Bumiputera Master Plan, Tunas MADANI and JKPSB Housing Project at Dewan Besar, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Penang Branch, here, today. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of netizens who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people. - Bernama
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Daily Express
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Extraordinary appreciation announcement for the people on Monday or Tuesday: PM
Published on: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: PERMATANG PAUH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) hinted that an important announcement for the people regarding measures to address the cost of living will be made next week. He said the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. Advertisement 'Now, every week the Finance Ministry team is examining measures that the Prime Minister can announce in a short time and can help address the people's problems. 'If not Monday, Tuesday… give me two, three more days to refine it. I will announce it later. Pray for the best, God willing,' he said when speaking at the Launching Ceremony of the Bumiputera Master Plan, Tunas MADANI and JKPSB Housing Project at Dewan Besar, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Penang Branch, here, today. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of netizens who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
