Malaysian PM orders urgent redressal of Indian concernsSeptember 30th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has directed the relevant government departments and agencies to address several long-standing social, economic and educational issues affecting the Indian community. "We raised several issues for approval and many of them received the nod from the Prime Minister," said Malaysian Indian Congress vice-president Dr S.
Malaysian PM to discuss MIC leadership change plan with Samy VelluSeptember 21st, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak will meet Malaysian Indian Congress president S. Samy Vellu to discuss the leadership change plan of the party.
Malaysian PM okays Tamil content for 1Malaysia websiteSeptember 16th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The 1Malaysia website will include content in the Tamil language, as it celebrates its first anniversary today. According to Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak what made the anniversary even more special was that it coincides with Malaysia Day, which commemorates the day Sabah and Sarawak became part of the nation 46 years ago.
Hindraf ready for talks with PM over condition of Malay IndiansApril 27th, 2009 KLANG - H indu Right Action Force leader P. Waythamoorthy wants to have a dialogue over the condition of Indians living in Malaysia with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.
Former Malaysian leader decries 'demonization' of new prime minister accused of corruptionApril 21st, 2009 Malaysian ex-leader decries media coverage of PMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused the international media Tuesday of trying to demonize Malaysia's new leader, who is battling opposition accusations of links to corruption and murder. Mahathir's defense of Prime Minister Najib Razak reflects concerns within the ruling party that the leader's reputation has been tarnished because of unproven allegations by political adversaries.
Malaysian PM says ruling coalition may sit out by-election to save cost amid economic slumpApril 19th, 2009 Malaysian ruling coalition may sit out by-electionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's leader has said the ruling coalition may sit out an upcoming by-election sparked by the resignation of an opposition lawmaker, decrying it as a political ploy and a waste of public funds. Prime Minister Najib Razak was quoted by the Sunday Star as saying that he would meet leaders of his National Front coalition at the end of the month to decide whether to contest the by-election in northern Penang state.
Malaysian Indian Congress to not pull out from governmentApril 17th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress will not pull out from the Cabinet and has pledged support to Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's Government, party president S. Samy Vellu has said.
Malaysian leader slams opposition for triggering another by-election amid economic slumpApril 17th, 2009 Malaysian leader says by-elections drain resourcesKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's prime minister slammed the opposition Saturday after one of its lawmakers resigned, triggering another by-election that Najib Razak said was costly as the country grapples with the global economic slump. An opposition lawmaker in the northern resort state of Penang quit following unsubstantiated allegations of corruption.
Malaysian premier unveils new cabinet line-upApril 9th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Thursday announced a new cabinet line-up of 28 ministers and 40 deputy ministers who he said represented the government's focus on reforms and change. The cabinet includes Human Resource Minister S.
Najib Razak is new Malaysian PMApril 3rd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Najib Tun Razak was sworn in Friday morning as Malaysia's sixth prime minister, succeeding Abdullah Ahmed Badawi who resigned Thursday. Razak was administered the oath of office, loyalty and confidentiality by the royal constitutional head, Yang di Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, Star Online said.
Razak to be sworn in Malaysian premier FridayApril 3rd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmed Badawi met the royal head of the state Thursday morning, paving the way for swearing in of his successor Najib Tun Razak as the premier Friday. Razak, who is the deputy prime minister, will be sworn in as the country's sixth prime minister since independence in 1957, Star Online said.
Transfer of power begins in MalaysiaApril 2nd, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - The transition of power from Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to Najib Tun Razak begins Thursday as he has an audience with the King to seek permission to resign. He will also ask the King's consent to appoint Najib as the country's sixth Prime Minister, The Star reports.
Malaysian prime minister resignsApril 2nd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi resigned Thursday after obtaining the consent of the country's constitutional monarch, paving the way for his deputy, Najib Razak, to be declared the new premier. Abdullah, 70, arrived at the royal palace in Kuala Lumpur early Thursday to hand his letter of resignation to King Mizan Zainal Abidin.
Judge me by my actions, says Malaysia's PM-in-waitingMarch 29th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Najib Tun Razak, who is expected to take over as Malaysia's prime minister, wants to be judged by his actions and not by 'malicious, baseless lies' spread against him. He has also urged the media and the opposition parties not to heed rumours that he would crack down on them, media reports said Sunday.
Malaysia's Badawi to quit as prime minister next weekMarch 28th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia prepared for a smooth political transition Saturday with Abdullah Ahmed Badawi announcing that he would meet the royal constitutional head of state Thursday to express his intention to step down as the prime minister. Well ahead of the end of his five-year term in 2013, Badawi has made way for his Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, who is expected to take over early next month.
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