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The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia engages with the West and East, does not take sides, says Anwar
SHAH ALAM: Malaysia remains committed to maintaining a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy amid ongoing geopolitical shifts between global powers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking on the country's diplomatic stance, the Prime Minister said Malaysia adopts a position of 'centrality' in the region, engaging constructively with both the West and the East without taking sides. 'In the current geopolitical climate – whether between the United States and China or the West and East – Malaysia takes a central position in line with Asean's principles. 'We engage with all, we befriend all, and we trade with all. We are, after all, a trading nation,' he said during the Temu Anwar programme on Monday (May 5). Anwar highlighted that while the United States remains Malaysia's top trading partner in cumulative terms, its relationship with China is equally vital, not only due to geographical proximity but also because of Beijing's respectful and cooperative approach. 'Our relationship with China is very close. They are our neighbour and their leadership has always been friendly, engaging and never condescending,' he said. The Prime Minister described Malaysia's ties with China as "positive and mutually beneficial." 'This does not prevent us from strengthening that cooperation even further. It's a healthy development,' he added. Anwar also noted recent high-level engagements, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia last month. Later this month, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to attend a summit in Kuala Lumpur with Gulf and Asean leaders. 'China's leadership has shown great courtesy and openness as hosts, and we warmly welcome this approach,' Anwar said. Malaysia is Asean Chair this year and will also serve as the Dialogue Partner Coordinator for Asean–China relations until 2027. The theme for Malaysia's Asean chairmanship is Inclusivity and Sustainability with a focus on driving progress and empowering people across Southeast Asia. In addition to its role as Asean Chair, Malaysia will also be responsible for coordinating relations between Asean and China.
Free Malaysia Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt mulls extending FLYsiswa to land transport in peninsula
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia is looking into expanding the Perdana Fellow programme for youths. PETALING JAYA : The government will discuss the possibility of expanding its FLYsiswa initiative, which provides subsidised flight tickets, to include land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Bernama reported him as saying the annual initiative by the transport ministry could potentially be implemented for specific journeys or destinations within the peninsula. 'FLYsiswa is (currently) focussed on Sabah and Sarawak because we all know flights to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons … so we decided to offer assistance. 'As for FLYsiswa in the peninsula, I'll discuss it with transport minister Loke Siew Fook. Perhaps we can look into implementing it for certain areas or specific locations,' he said at the 'Temu Anwar' programme at the Management and Science University in Shah Alam today. He was responding to a participant who suggested the government extend FLYsiswa to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. FLYsiswa subsidises flight tickets for public university, polytechnic and community college students, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students, for domestic routes between Peninsular Malaysia, and Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan. Separately, Anwar said Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia is looking into expanding the Perdana Fellow programme, creating more opportunities for youths to gain experience from national leadership. He said the government views the programme, introduced 10 years ago, as the best platform for students to understand the government's direction and work culture at the highest level, while also preventing them from being influenced by baseless accusations against the administration. 'We will discuss how to give those who are unable to join the Perdana Fellow Programme other opportunities to engage with and learn from government leaders, ministers and deputy ministers. 'This is being managed by the academy and other relevant parties to allow more youths to gain knowledge about the administration and its work culture,' he said.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt may expand FLYSiswa subsidy to peninsula students, says PM
SHAH ALAM: The government is considering expanding the FLYSiswa initiative to include local university students in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly through land transport subsidies. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the annual programme by the Transport Ministry could be extended to students who require subsidised fares for travel to certain destinations within the peninsula. "Why is FLYSiswa only for Sabah and Sarawak? "Because we all know that flight tickets to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons, so we decided to support students from there. "Regarding FLYSiswa in the peninsula, I will discuss it with the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke), perhaps for certain areas, we can explore the possibility of implementing it," Anwar said during the Temu Anwar programme at Management and Science University (MSU) today. He was responding to a student who proposed that the initiative be extended to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. The FLYSiswa initiative currently provides subsidised flight tickets to students from public universities, polytechnics and community colleges under the Higher Education Ministry, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students under the Education Ministry, for domestic travel between the peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and LaMbuan.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Gov't Mulls Extending FLYSiswa To Land Transport In Peninsula
SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government will discuss the possibility of expanding the FLYSiswa initiative, which provides subsidised flight tickets, to include land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the annual initiative by the Ministry of Transport could potentially be implemented for specific journeys or destinations within the peninsula. 'Why is FLYSiswa focused on Sabah and Sarawak? Because we all know flights to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons … so we decided to offer assistance. 'As for FLYSiswa in the peninsula, I'll discuss it with the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke). Perhaps for certain areas or specific locations, we can look into implementing it,' he said at the 'Temu Anwar' programme at the private Management and Science University (MSU) here today. He was responding to a participant who suggested the government extend FLYSiswa to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. The FLYSiswa initiative provides subsidies for flight tickets for public university students, polytechnic and community college students under the Ministry of Higher Education, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students under the Ministry of Education, for domestic routes between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Meanwhile, Anwar shared that the Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia is developing a suitable programme to expand the Perdana Fellow Programme, creating more opportunities for youth to gain experience from national leadership. The Prime Minister said the government views the programme, introduced 10 years ago, as the best platform for students to understand the direction and work culture of the government at the highest level, while also preventing them from being influenced by baseless accusations against the administration. 'We will discuss how to give those who are unable to join the Perdana Fellow Programme other opportunities to engage with and learn from government leaders, ministers and deputy ministers.
The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
IPT should focus more on AI and churn out more experts, says PM
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on higher education institutions (IPT) to place greater emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) in their programmes and to strengthen collaboration across sectors to meet the demands of the future. 'Public and private universities must work together. Research funding will not be limited to public institutions alone. We will support any institution – public or private – that demonstrates strong capabilities,' he said during the Temu Anwar programme with private IPT on Monday (May 5). Anwar stressed that Malaysia must ensure the development and application of AI is anchored in national values, culture and identity, and not be driven solely by technological advancement. 'We've taken steps with our team. I've observed how universities are progressing in AI and machine learning,' he said. 'AI is critical, just like the industrial era, the invention of machines, and later, the computer. This marks another significant leap forward,' he added. The Prime Minister also highlighted the country's urgent need for skilled professionals in the field, noting that Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of at least 10,000 experts in data science and AI-related areas. 'We must be bold in our thinking. This is not just about AI replacing human intelligence. It's about elevating our intellect and rooting it in something that is uniquely ours,' he said. As part of efforts to strengthen the AI ecosystem, Anwar announced during the tabling of Budget 2025, an allocation of RM50mil to expand AI-related education across the country. To date, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has established the country's first Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, a move Anwar said reflects Malaysia's education sector is heading in the right direction.
