News from Office of The Prime Minister of Malaysia

Malaysia Records RM120 Billion Investments Between Jan-Nov 2011

Prime Minister's Office — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:55:17 +0100

TAIPING, Feb 2 2012 (Bernama) -- Malaysia attracted RM120 billion in investments between January and November last year, dispelling claims that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's administration had failed to honour the promise to bring about economic transformation to the country. ...

Federal Territories Showcase Of Development Planning Expertise - PM

Prime Minister's Office — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:54:21 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 2012 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories should be the best showcase for Malaysia's development planning expertise and implementation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said the Federal Territories mirrored Malaysia to the world and created the first impression of the country for visitors, tourists and investors. ...

Purity Of Different Cultures Makes Malaysia Great Country, Says PM

Prime Minister's Office — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:02:20 +0100

SITIAWAN, Jan 29 2012 (Bernama) -- The purity of different cultures makes Malaysia a great country as it is spurred by pragmatic policies, especially the national transformation policy, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The prime minister said no other country could match Malaysia in terms of cultural diversity that made Malaysia's special. ...

Raja Permaisuri Agong Receives Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara

Prime Minister's Office — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:43:30 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 2012 (Bernama) -- Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah Thursday received the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (DMN) from the Malaysian government.

The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at a ceremony held at Istana Negara at 3pm.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah was present at the ceremony. ...

Malaysia Can Play Important Part In Creating New Growth Corridors, Says PM

Prime Minister's Office — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:56:53 +0100

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 2012 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can play an important part in expediting creation of a new growth corridor, encompassing China through Southeast Asia and India to the Middle East, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Wednesday.

In stressing the importance of the new corridor, he said the China-Asean-India-Middle East partnership would be able to create huge business and investment opportunities. ...

WCEF Confers Lifetime Achievement Award On PM

Prime Minister's Office — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:58:24 +0100

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 2012 (Bernama) -- The World Chinese Economic Forum (WCEF) today presented its Lifetime Achievement Award on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

It said the honour was in recognition of Najib's bold measures and contributions in the transformation of Malaysia, particularly economic transformation, which has enhanced the nation's peace and prosperity. ...

Chinese New Year Open House Lively With 20,000 People Present

Prime Minister's Office — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:08:15 +0100

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 24 2012 (Bernama) -- More than 20,000 people attended the Open House organised by the state Barisan Nasional (BN) at the Tanjung Marina Bay, here to celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY).

The Open House, which was also attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, was held in a lively atmosphere and participated by the people of various races. ...

PM Urges Martial Arts Practitioners To Emulate Warriors Of Old

Prime Minister's Office — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:10:32 +0100

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 25 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today urged martial arts practitioners in the country to emulate the characteristics of true warriors and uphold the nation's sovereignty.

He said as warriors they must be prepared to be the third line of defence and protect the country from undesirable elements who may try to destroy its unity and sovereignty. ...

PM Attends CNY Open House

Prime Minister's Office — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:53:57 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today attended the Chinese New Year open house organised by Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties, MCA and Gerakan, here.

Najib, accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, attended the MCA open house at the party's headquarters in Jalan Ampang.

He was greeted on arrival at 9. ...

Special Conference Needed To Discuss Future Of Tamil Schools - PM

Prime Minister's Office — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:51:55 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 2012 (Bernama) -- A special conference to discuss and formulate a new blueprint for the future of Tamil schools in the country must be convened, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. ...

Three Months To Review SBPA - PM

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:47:29 +0100

KUANTAN, Jan 21 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Saturday the special commitee headed by Tan Sri Ismail Adam has been given three months to review and improve the Public Service New Remuneration Scheme (SBPA).

He said the new scheme should satisfy all before it can be implemented. ...

No Necessity To Amend Laws That Protect Public Interest - PM

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:48:58 +0100

KUANTAN, Jan 21 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said any law in the country should not be amended if it is perceived to protect the people's prosperity. ...

PM Announces Aid To Help Fishermen Repair Houses

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:50:10 +0100

KUANTAN, Jan 21 2012 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Saturday announced that fishermen throughout the country will be given aid between RM5,000 and RM10,000 to repair their houses. ...

Traders, Shoppers And Residents Accord Warm Welcome To PM In Wangsa Maju

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:08:38 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 2012 (Bernama) -- Traders, shoppers and nearby residents turned up in force to accord a warm welcome to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as the prime minister came to the Teratai Mewah wet market in Wangsa Maju here to begin his day-long visit on Friday to the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. ...

PM Gives RM2.5 Million 'Ang Pow' To Chong Hwa School

Prime Minister's Office — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:10:02 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 2012 (Bernama) -- Seldom does an elder sibling come by without bearing goodies.

In keeping to what may be regarded as an Asian tradition, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak did not disappoint when he called at Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chong Hwa Jalan Gombak here Friday. ...