Day: May 7, 2026

Unity Government focuses on maintaining political stability, people’s welfare

SEREMBAN: The Unity Government will continue to focus on three main thrusts, namely maintaining political stability, driving economic prosperity and safeguarding the welfare of the people, said Pakatan Harapan (PH) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said this principle is also the basis of unification in the Unity Government and has been proven in its implementation over the past three years. "This government was formed based on mutual trust and respect. These two political values, trust and respect, are why I am impressed with Tok Min (Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun) who managed to maintain his victory in Negeri Sembilan and govern successfully," he said when speaking at the PH Main Leadership Inaugural Lecture here last night. Also present were Aminuddin, who is also the Negeri Sembilan PH chairman, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. Saifuddin Nasution said he also has confidence in the continuity of the current leadership, with the current term remaining for less than two years. "We place strong confidence in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, we want him to continue for the remaining term and if asked what PH's direction is, we want to strive to govern for a second term and Anwar to lead as Prime Minister for a second term." "Our direction is very clear and that must start with Negeri Sembilan, we continue to build strength and Tok Min will continue to lead with excellence," he said. At the same time, Saifuddin Nasution said priority would continue to be given to the welfare of the people and the continuity of economic policies in facing current global challenges. "...the world is currently facing a crisis, whatever their target, the situation is causing us to face an energy crisis...we meet every week in the Economic Action Council, there is no other way. We promise the people, we will defend the people's welfare and economic stability," he said. Meanwhile, Loke stressed the importance of political consensus between parties in the government as the main basis to ensure that the stability of state and federal administration is maintained. Commenting on the recent political situation in Negeri Sembilan, he said there were several important lessons for leaders, including the need to remain calm and act rationally in the face of crises. Anthony, who is also the Chennah State Assemblyman (ADUN), assured that all 17 PH assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan would remain united and support the existing leadership to continue the mandate to the people. "We want the state to be stable so that the country is also stable. This is important to ensure that the administration of the Federal Government under the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar can continue," he said, urging all elected representatives and party machinery to continue to focus on their respective duties, especially in resolving the people's issues and ensuring that the administration runs smoothly. Meanwhile, Aminuddin said his party would continue to provide commitment in ensuring that the state government's development and economy were on a stable, structured and continuous path for the well-being of the people. He said that despite the political crisis in the state, the state government's priority was to ensure that the welfare of the people was always maintained, including paying attention to aspects of education, economic stability and efforts to attract more investment. "We want this state to continue to progress, we want this state to continue to run well, we want the children who are studying to continue to be taken care of... the state government needs to take proactive steps to ensure the economy continues to grow and the people are not burdened, in fact today there are companies coming to invest in this state. "Today we don't want to talk about politics, politics, politics. We want to talk about how we can win the hearts of the people by reducing their burdens. This is what we must do. This is what the young people must ensure is peace, prosperity so that we can continue to move forward better," he said. -- BERNAMA

SEREMBAN: The Unity Government will continue to focus on three main thrusts, namely maintaining political stability, driving economic prosperity and safeguarding the welfare of the people, said Pakatan Harapan (PH) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said this principle is also the basis of unification in the Unity Government and has been proven in […]

Sultan Ibrahim Arrives in Moscow Ahead of Victory Day Parade

MOSCOW, May 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar arrived in Moscow yesterday at the special invitation of the Government of the Russian Federation as a guest of honour ahead of the Victory Day Parade celebration on May 9. His Majesty’s private aircraft landed safely at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20 pm local time. Upon arrival, Sultan Ibrahim was received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Russian Federation, Bogdashev Igor Viktorovich. Also present to welcome His Majesty was Malaysia’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Dato’ Cheong Loon Lai. The special invitation extended by Vladimir Putin reflects the high regard and close diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Russia. Last year, Sultan Ibrahim created history as the first Malaysian Head of State to undertake a State Visit to the Russian Federation since diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1967. -- MINUTESMY -- CREDIT: FB SULTAN IBRAHIM SULTAN ISKANDAR

MOSCOW, May 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar arrived in Moscow yesterday at the special invitation of the Government of the Russian Federation as a guest of honour ahead of the Victory Day Parade celebration on May 9. His Majesty’s private aircraft landed safely at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20 pm local time. […]

HAWANA 2026 Forum Gathers Media Practitioners To Address Digital Era Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 -- More than 200 media practitioners, including academics, public relations practitioners, as well as students from public and private universities, are gathering in the capital today to attend the HAWANA 2026 Media Forum, which focuses on the sustainability challenges of the media industry in the era of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI). The event, organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), also brings together heads of media organisations, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, representatives of foreign media agencies in Malaysia, as well as various stakeholders in the national media landscape. The forum will be officiated by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Malaysian media figures, namely Star Media Group Berhad Chief Content Officer Datin Esther Ng; Media Prima Berhad Deputy Group Managing Editor (News and Current Affairs) Farrah Naz Abd Karim; and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail, will share their views in the first session titled “Sustaining Media in Times of Crisis: Challenges and Revenue Realities”. The second session, titled “How Journalists Navigate the Evolving Media Landscape”, will feature Inspirer Extraordinaire Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman; Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad Group Editor-in-Chief Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang; Kuching Division Journalists Association President Ronnie Teo Teck Wei; and Sabah Journalists Association President Mariah Doksil as panellists. Meanwhile, the third session titled “Shaping the Future of Malaysian Media in the Digital and AI Era” will feature Free Malaysia Today Managing Director Azeem Abu Bakar; Cloud Solution Architect at Huawei Malaysia Cheah Chern Eu; as well as digital transformation and AI expert Charles Gregory. For the first time, the HAWANA Media Forum is being held as a one-day event to encourage more in-depth discussions and meaningful exchange of ideas. The HAWANA 2026 Media Forum is held in conjunction with the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration on June 20. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — More than 200 media practitioners, including academics, public relations practitioners, as well as students from public and private universities, are gathering in the capital today to attend the HAWANA 2026 Media Forum, which focuses on the sustainability challenges of the media industry in the era of digitalisation and artificial intelligence […]

Malaysia, India Strengthen REE And Biodiversity Conservation Cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE), and green technology through various strategic initiatives discussed during a courtesy call by the Indian delegation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The Indian delegation, led by India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia B. N. Reddy, was hosted by NRES deputy minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh. NRES, in a statement today, said that among the main discussion points was Malaysia’s active participation as a founding member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). According to the ministry, the international commitment is in line with Malaysia’s domestic success in achieving a 100 per cent completion rate for the Minister’s 100-Day Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in biodiversity enforcement. “Through Khazanah Integrated Operations (OBK), Malaysia has demonstrated its firm commitment to protecting wildlife, with seizures valued at RM413.1 million recorded since 2019. Malaysia is scheduled to participate in the 1st IBCA Summit in New Delhi on June 1, 2026, to finalise the Delhi Declaration on the conservation of big cat species, including the Malayan tiger,” it said. In the natural resources sector, NRES said Malaysia had also expressed interest in exploring strategic collaboration in the REE industry with Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL). Malaysia hopes to learn from India’s operational models and midstream processing technology to ensure the country’s REE industry can sustainably generate high added value. “This cooperation is expected to include aspects of technology transfer and the development of local expert capacity,” the ministry said. In addition, NRES said Malaysia had also invited the Indian delegation to leverage the platform of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), scheduled to take place from Oct 7 to 9 this year. “As the largest green technology hub in Southeast Asia, IGEM is the best platform for both countries to drive investment in the circular economy and low-carbon,” it said. According to NRES, the meeting also touched on preparations for collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority regarding the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, as well as developments involving the National Climate Change Bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament this June. NRES said Malaysia and India remain committed to ensuring resilient mineral supply chains and inclusive environmental conservation efforts for shared prosperity in the region. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia and India are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE), and green technology through various strategic initiatives discussed during a courtesy call by the Indian delegation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The Indian delegation, led by India’s High Commissioner […]

Malaysia Remains Resilient in the Face of Global Crisis – Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 -- Malaysia has three main advantages that can ensure the country continues to be resilient and competitive, said Minister of Development of Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong yesterday. He said these advantages include political stability and a conducive climate, a strategic geographical position and the strength of the human factor among the country's diverse society. "In a world hit by various crises, many things are beyond our control but Malaysia has three main ingredients that allow us to continue to succeed," he said when speaking at the Bisnes Sinar Harian Awards (BISA 2026) here organised by Sinar Harian. Also present were Karangkraf Chairman Firdaus Hussamuddin and Sinar Karangkraf Chief Executive Officer Farah Hussamuddin. Sim also said that the country's political stability and strong leadership are the foundation for investor confidence and economic growth, in addition to Malaysia's strategic geopolitical and geoeconomic position, which also provides advantages in strengthening international trade and investment relations. "The third factor is our diverse people, who are fluent in various languages ​​and understand various cultures around the world," he said. He also described the organisation of the awards by the Malay-language newspaper, Sinar Harian, as a significant step in recognising the capabilities of local entrepreneurs. "There are many business awards organised by Chinese-language newspapers that have seen many Malay entrepreneurs succeed... today, I am very proud that the Malay-language newspaper has also taken the initiative to recognise the capabilities of local entrepreneurs, especially Malay entrepreneurs in their respective sectors," he said. At the ceremony, a total of 37 awards were presented, including the Global Logistics & Maritime Leader Award, the Entrepreneur Development Leader Award and the Jury's Choice Award, and Andalusia Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd won the BISA 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Meanwhile, Firdaus said BISA 2026 is a tribute to local entrepreneurs who have high spirit and resilience in facing the current economic challenges. "Sinar Harian has stood for two decades as a consistent voice bringing the issues, pulse and aspirations of the people including entrepreneurs across the country," he said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia has three main advantages that can ensure the country continues to be resilient and competitive, said Minister of Development of Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong yesterday. He said these advantages include political stability and a conducive climate, a strategic geographical position and the strength of the human […]