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TH RCI Report Delayed to Safeguard Fund Stability, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's decision to withhold the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji for three years, saying immediate release could have triggered panic withdrawals. The report will now be made public.

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Government Has Not Banned FELDA Programmes, Clarifies PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not banned programmes in FELDA settlements, stressing that state governments remain free to organise events provided they comply with election laws regarding use of government resources.

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Anwar's Energy Diplomacy Yields Results as Diesel Prices Fall

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent working visits to Russia and Turkmenistan have yielded tangible benefits for Malaysian consumers, with government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil crediting the diplomatic missions for the latest reduction in subsidised diesel prices.

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PM Anwar Increases Annual KRT Grant to RM10,000 from RM6,000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved raising the annual grant for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) to RM10,000 from RM6,000, to be disbursed starting January 1, 2027. The increase comes after the allocation remained unchanged for ten years.

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Anwar Hails Ethiopian Poll Victory, Signals Closer Africa Ties

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party following their election triumph, underlining Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ties with African nations through continued collaboration.

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Anwar Ibrahim Pitches Broader Economic Agenda at Asean-Russia Summit

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Asean and Russia to expand cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence, and energy. Speaking at a regional summit, he emphasised the bloc's commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships across multiple economic sectors.

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Malaysia Balances Beijing Ties With Rule of Law, Anwar Asserts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to enforcing domestic law independently, even as the country maintains robust relations with China. The statement underscores Putrajaya's effort to balance major-power engagement with principled governance.

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PM Anwar Arrives in Kazan for ASEAN-Russia Summit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Kazan to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, which marks 35 years of relations between the bloc and Moscow. The visit underscores Malaysia's commitment to ASEAN Centrality.

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