Dr M among Time's 100 most influential people of 2019
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2019.
ECRL to proceed, cost reduced by RM21.5 bil
KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Co Ltd (CCCC) have signed a supplementary agreement pursuant to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which will proceed at a lower cost of RM44 billion compared with its original cost of RM65.
Putrajaya to take over Pan Borneo Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The Sabah portion of the Pan Borneo Highway should be under the purview of the federal government, namely the ministry of works, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
No contracts signed, no selfies taken
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): In contrast to two previous high-profile meetings between Malaysia and Singapore’s premiers, there were neither happy selfies taken nor major infrastructure contracts signed yesterday.
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.
