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The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Chang, Tan deny withdrawing support for Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) MPs have denied allegations that they, along with nine others, have withdrew their support for PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also serving as Prime Minister. PKR vice-president Chang Lih Kang, who is also Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, described the allegations as ridiculous. 'Rafizi and Nik Nazmi's resignation from the Cabinet is out of decorum and in the spirit of democracy. Others need not sully the waters. That's all,' the Tanjung Malim MP posted on Facebook tonight. Rumours have swirled as a result of a viral screenshot on Whatsapp and on the Facebook of blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, popularly known as Papagomo, claiming that 11 PKR MPs - Rafizi (Pandan), Nik Nazmi (Setiawangsa), Chang (Tanjung Malim), Tan Kar Hing (Gopeng), Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (Johor Bahru), Wong Chen (Subang), Zahir Hassan (Wangsa Maju), Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (Ledang), Lee Chean Chung (Petaling Jaya), Onn Abu Bakar (Batu Pahat) and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (Port Dickson) - have withdrew their support for Anwar and will hold a media conference on May 30 about the matter. Meanwhile, Tan condemned the allegations on Facebook, describing it as a malicious political slander. 'I strongly deny the allegations made by Muhammad Azri in an FB post. My stand and idealism in the struggle have not changed even with the recent party election results,' he said, adding that he had obtained advice from his lawyer and did not deny the possibility of taking legal action. Rafizi and Nik Nazmi announced their resignation as ministers effective June 17 and July 4, following their losses in the recent PKR party election, where Rafizi lost his deputy president's post to Nurul Izzah Anwar and Nik Nazmi failed in securing a vice-president's post.
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Singapore, Thai PMs arrive in Malaysia for Asean Summit
SEPANG: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived here today to attend the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits, which will begin tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Wong, who landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1) at 8.57pm on a commercial flight, was warmly received at the Bunga Raya Complex by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Upon arrival, Wong inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). Meanwhile, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in a special aircraft carrying Paetongtarn and the Thai delegation landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 9.45pm. They were received at the Bunga Raya Complex by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Thai prime minister later inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial). The 46th Asean Summit will be held on May 26 and 27, concurrently with two key high-level meetings, the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit. The 46th Asean Summit, held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability", will bring together leaders from Asean member states to discuss regional issues and chart the future direction of Asean cooperation.— BERNAMA
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Flies In For ASEAN Summit In KL
SEPANG, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived here today to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, which will begin tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Wong, who landed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1) at 8.57 pm on a commercial flight, was warmly received at the Bunga Raya Complex by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Upon arrival, Wong inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial).
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Laos Prime Minister accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. He arrived at 10 am and was received by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries. Siphandone then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Major Muhammad Fikri Senan. Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, foreign diplomats and senior government officials. During the visit, Prime Minister Siphandone was accompanied by his wife Vandara Siphandone, Lao ministers and senior government officials. The official visit, taking place ahead of the convening of the 46th ASEAN Summit, has underscored the strong and enduring ties between Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. After the ceremony, Siphandone signed the guest book and proceeded to a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The meeting will focus on the progress of ongoing bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment, defence, education, renewable energy, transportation, tourism, capacity building, agriculture and the halal industry. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments, emphasising ASEAN's strategic importance as a cohesive platform to address shared concerns amid emerging geopolitical challenges. Siphandone is also scheduled to tour the Malayan Railway Limited (KTMB) Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today and will attend the Royal Luncheon hosted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on May 27. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Laos reached RM99.7 million (US$21.9 million), with Malaysia's exports valued at RM67.8 million (US$14.9 million) and imports totalling RM31.9 million (US$7 million). Malaysia is the 5th largest foreign investor in Laos, with total investments worth US$942 million across 46 registered projects, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy, transport and logistics, telecommunication, construction, banking and hotel services.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Lao PM accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here on Sunday (May 25). He arrived at 10am and was received by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries. Siphandone then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Major Muhammad Fikri Senan. Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, foreign diplomats and senior government officials. During the visit, Prime Minister Siphandone was accompanied by his wife Vandara Siphandone, Lao ministers and senior government officials. The official visit, taking place ahead of the convening of the 46th Asean Summit, has underscored the strong and enduring ties between Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. After the ceremony, Siphandone signed the guest book and proceeded to a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The meeting will focus on the progress of ongoing bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment, defence, education, renewable energy, transportation, tourism, capacity building, agriculture and the halal industry. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global developments, emphasising Asean's strategic importance as a cohesive platform to address shared concerns amid emerging geopolitical challenges. Siphandone is also scheduled to tour the Malayan Railway Limited (KTMB) Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today and will attend the Royal Luncheon hosted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on May 27. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Laos reached RM99.7mil (US$21.9mil), with Malaysia's exports valued at RM67.8mil (US$14.9mil) and imports totalling RM31.9mil (US$7mil). Malaysia is the fifth largest foreign investor in Laos, with total investments worth US$942mil across 46 registered projects, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy, transport and logistics, telecommunication, construction, banking and hotel services.- Bernama
