Dr M: NSC Act amendment will limit PM’s power
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Bill to amend the National Security Council Act 2016 will provide some barriers to the power of the Prime Minister, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia, Singapore commit to resolve maritime and airspace boundary issues amicably
PUTRAJAYA (Apr 10): Both Malaysia and Singapore are committed to resolve the issues surrounding maritime and airspace boundaries between the two countries in a peaceful manner, without causing further friction between them.
Malaysia may sell more assets to reduce borrowings
KUALA LUMPUR (April 5): While the country’s national debts are at a more manageable level currently after the government has recovered some money from abroad, still Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad points out that the government needs to sell more assets to reduce borrowings.
Dr M dismisses claims Johor govt unaware of shipping hub project
PUTRAJAYA (April 3): With the development of the world’s largest ship-to-ship (STS) hub in Johor Bahru port waters set to commence within 12 months, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday brushed aside claims that the Johor state government was not informed about it.
Dr M: Always in a hurry, not much time left to live
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at 93-years-old is the oldest head of government in the world, and he says that he knows he does not have long left to live.
Daim is best man for ECRL talks, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): Former Finance Minister Tun Abdul Daim Zainuddin is the best candidate to lead the negotiation on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as it involves a big and sophisticated contract, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Dr M to Ismail Sabri: ECRL cost query should have been posed when BN drafted contract
KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the Parliament today that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob raised a rhetorical question on the cost of Malaysia's suspended East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, because such query should have been posed when the former government under Barisan Nasional (BN) was still formulating the contract.
PM: Our goal is to be a developed nation in every sense of the word
KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): While expectations were high after the 14th general election on May 9, 2018, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad highlighted that most of the administration’s efforts for the past year have been to “plug the almost bottomless pit created by the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)” scandal.
Guan Eng: Govt yet to decide on closing Malaysia Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): As the debate on whether or not to shut down Malaysia Airlines Bhd hots up after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remark about the government exploring various options, including closing down the national carrier, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng made an attempt to clear the air that the government has not decided on its options.
Putrajaya exploring options on M'sia Airlines, including shutting it down, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The government is evaluating various options on the fate of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd and a decision will be made "soon", according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
