News from Office of The Prime Minister of Malaysia

PM Arrives In New York For Working Visit

Prime Minister's Office — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:06:01 +0100

NEW YORK, May 16 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrived here Wednesday to begin a working visit to New York, aimed at strengthening and broadening Malaysia's relations with the world's largest economy, the United States. ...

PM Writes On Joy Of Meeting Twitter Followers

Prime Minister's Office — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:07:12 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak may be thousands of kilometres away from home, but it appears that his interaction with a group of his Twitter followers here last weekend still lingers on his mind. ...

FGVH Identifies Partners To Emerge World's Biggest, Respected Commodity Company

Prime Minister's Office — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:49:32 +0100

LONDON, May 15 2012 (Bernama) -- Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGVH) has signed two agreements with two renowned companies, which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, said would allow the soon-to-be-listed entity to emerge as one of the world's biggest and respected commodity company. ...

Another Step Towards Enhancing British-Malaysian Ties

Prime Minister's Office — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:51:01 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is again in Britain for a brief working visit which will no doubt further cement the already strong British-Malaysian ties.

He was in London about 10 months ago when he met his counterpart, David Cameron, at 10 Downing Street, the latter's office and official residence, and one of the most famous addresses in the United Kingdom. ...

People's Choice Is What Matters, Says PM

Prime Minister's Office — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:52:09 +0100

LONDON, May 15 2012 (Bernama) -- Malaysians living in this city had their moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Monday evening, with many rushing to greet him and shake his hand after he had addressed them, mainly on their rights and responsibilities in a functioning democracy and the people's choice through elections. ...

Video Will Prove an Evening With The Prime Minister Proceeded Smoothly

Prime Minister's Office — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:54:51 +0100

LONDON, May 15 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the attempt by two or three individuals to create noise at his meeting with Malaysians here yesterday did not spoil the function.

"It did not disturb me and the situation could be controlled after two or three minutes. We will be showing the overall video recording of the function," he told Malaysian journalists, here, Tuesday. ...

PM Launches Friends Of Barisan Nasional UK

Prime Minister's Office — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:52:51 +0100

LONDON, May 14 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Monday launched the 'Friends of Barisan Nasional UK' (FBNUK) which will actively seek to promote closer ties with the United Kingdom and disseminate reliable, timely and accurate information to the Malaysian diaspora in this country.

He said he hoped that the unique group could address these issues. ...

PM Praises Johor Annual Royal Motorcycle Tour

Prime Minister's Office — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:58:55 +0100

KULAIJAYA (Johor), May 13 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today praised the "Kembara Mahkota Johor", saying the unique annual royal motorcycle tour programme has endeared the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan, to the people of all levels in the state.

"Kembara Mahkota Johor is a programme unique to Johor. ...

Johor Sultan Launches Pengerang Rapid Project

Prime Minister's Office — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:57 +0100

KOTA TINGGI, May 13 2012 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, today launched a refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) project in Pengerang and advised detractors to change their mind lest the people there be denied development. ...

Pengerang Set To Get Investments Worth RM120 Billion

Prime Minister's Office — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:02:24 +0100

KOTA TINGGI, May 13 2012 (Bernama) -- The oil and gas industry in Pengerang is set to receive RM120 billion in total investments within the next five to six years, of which half or US$60 billion would be contributed by the Petronas' refinery and petrochemichal integrated development (RAPID) project, with a Taiwanese and German company also making multi-billion dollar investments. ...

PM Lays Out Seven Principles To Guide The People In Making Their Choice In The 13th General Election

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:46:31 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak layed out seven principles to guide the people in making their assessment and consideration for the coming 13th general election (GE).

Najib, who is also Umno president, said the principles were formulated based on the almost seven decades of Umno's contributions to the country. ...

PM Wants Stronger Worker, Employer, Government Relations

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:55:21 +0100

SERDANG, May 12 2012 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Saturday called for continued strengthening of the close cooperation among workers, employers and the government to enhance productivity and realise the national transformation agenda.

The prime minister said this was of primary importance in nourishing the concept of a win-win situation without jeopardising the interests of any side. ...

Give Recognition To Mothers, Says PM

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:56:27 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has asked Malaysians to accord recognition to all groups of Generation X and Y mothers who, he says, have shown determination and put in hard work to balance career and family.

"Mother's Day this year focuses on the role of young mothers, particularly those who are working. ...

Tan Sri Arshad Ayub, Khalidah Adibah Amin Named Recipients Of Umno's Eminent Malay ...

Prime Minister's Office — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:44:47 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 2012 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Arshad Ayub and Khalidah Adibah Amin were named the recipients of the 2012 Umno's Eminent Malay Personality award at the party's 66th anniversary at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium Friday night.

The award, presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also Umno President, was given to honour their contributions to the country and Umno. ...

PM Urges Government Agencies To Make In-Depth Study Before Deciding

Prime Minister's Office — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:57:59 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 2012 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said government departments and agencies must carry out an in-depth study before making a decision merely based on information received on paper.

The Prime Minister said the experience gained from his walkabouts, which he described as very meaningful, had exposed him to the actual situation on the ground, and personally listened to the problems faced by the people. ...