Podcasts about prime minister datuk seri anwar ibrahim

Goal 11 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) states that cities and human settlements should be made inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in September that our country excels beyond the global average in achieving the UN's SDGs. So how is Malaysia progressing on SDG 11? For some thoughts, Natalie Tan will be speaking with Dr. Keith Tan, Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Building & Design in the Faculty of Innovation & Technology at Taylor's University.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The theme of this year's national budget is MADANI Economy: Prosperous Nation, Well-being of the People. It is the third budget by the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Will it deliver the much needed reforms to improve our fiscal position yet be expansionary? Professor Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry tells us.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has earned both flowers and brickbats in his interactions with foreign leaders, most recently with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. How is Malaysia's foreign policy shaping up under the Madani Government? We discuss the developments and policy signals with our panel of experts.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has outlined five key strategies to eradicate poverty in Malaysia. One of the standout measures is the use of net disposable income as a tool to identify those eligible for poverty relief assistance. For further insights into the effectiveness of these strategies, we speak to Prof. Dr. Yeah Kim Leng, Deputy President of the Malaysian Economic Association.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

During his visit to Sabah for the Himpunan Perdana Rakyat at the Sabah International Convention Centre, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took on dual roles: leading the nation and steering his party, PKR, with the launch of the “Kinabalu Declaration” aimed at revitalizing PKR's Sabah branch. Yet, beyond the speeches, PMX's visit hints at the delicate balancing act he faces in keeping his political allies within the Unity government on board, especially with the unresolved issue of Sabah's rights. The upcoming state election further complicates matters, as PKR's ambitions in Sabah could strain the alliance with the GRS. Tune in to Kopitiam Council as Haffisz and Adi dissect the Prime Minister's latest trip to Sabah, exploring the underlying messages and implications for both his leadership and party. Tune in to Kopitiam Council every week on:

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just wrapped up a three-day official visit to India, holding meetings with his counterpart Narendra Modi. Both leaders have also agreed to elevate their relationship from an enhanced strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Rahul Mishra, Associate Professor, at the Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University shares his views on the significance of this visit.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Meta Platforms recently apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for removing his posts expressing condolences over the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated by Israel. The social media platform admitted it was a mistake on their part, eventually restoring the posts. Bradley Freeman, Professor of Digital Media with the School of Arts at Sunway University, analyses the repercussions of this development in relation to Putrajaya's plan to for a social media licensing framework starting next year.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that SPM students who score 10As, regardless of background, will be guaranteed entry to the matriculation programme without affecting the 90% Bumiputera quota. Will the lifting of restrictions for top scorers improve meritocracy in the education sector? We discuss meritocracy and fairness in pre-university pathways with Dr.Lee Hwok-Aun of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.Image Credit: Lens Hitam / Shutterstock.com

The Kaamatan festival encapsulates the spirit of gratitude and abundance amongst Sabah's indigenous ethnicities however it seems the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has other notions of abundance outlined in his speech at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association's Koisaan Hall. Although touching on admirable and lofty aspirations such as poverty eradication and emphasising the inclusivity of the MADANI ideal there are also some contentions to be had. Haffisz and Adi on this episode of Kopitiam Council will give their thoughts on the Prime Minister's speech and assess it's true value to Sabahans. Tune in to Kopitiam Council every week on:

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this week signaled that Malaysia was looking to join BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa. We discuss the why and the how with foreign policy analysis from Bunn Nagara, Honorary Fellow at the Perak Academy.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia has approved approximately RM115 billion worth of investments in data centres and cloud services. This is part of the country's push to be a sustainable Artificial Intelligence Data Centre destination in South East Asia. We speak to Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equity Research Analyst, RHB Research for which contractors will stand to benefit from this trend.Image Credit: freepik.com

Bersatu has taken steps to address how to deal with 6 of their MPs who had openly declared support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat, abandoning their role as opposition. This situation now brings up how the anti-hopping law that has been in force since October 2022, comes into play. Dr Wong Chin Huat, a political scientist at Sunway University helps us unravel the complexities of this issue.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

National-level celebrations for HAWANA 2024 (National Journalists Day) were held in Kuching, Sarawak over the weekend. During the event, comments by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the relevance of World Press Freedom Index rankings raised questions about the government's commitment to free, independent media. We discuss the divergence between government rhetoric and action concerning news media with Wathshlah Naidu of the Center for Independent Journalism (CIJ).Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has visited Japan for the second time within six months. This trip saw him meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Zarina Zainuddin, an analyst in Foreign Policy and Security Studies at ISIS Malaysia talks about what this means for both countries' bilateral relations.Image Credit: Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia Official Website

In a Special Address, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded the nation that the government fiscal reforms are on track, starting with the targeted subsidy plan. We get Dr. Geoffrey Williams views on the messaging, level of ambition and the likely schedule of rolling out the rationalization.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Early in May, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategies (NACS) 2024-2028 which focuses on the effectiveness of corruption prevention efforts and improving governance and integrity. The NACS is replacing National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) 2019-2023, and as the name suggests is an important component of the government's reform agenda.We unpack this with Raymon Ram, Certified Fraud Examiner & Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Image Credit: Anwar Ibrahim, X

Saudi Arabia hosted the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development this week, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in attendance. We discuss Malaysia's bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia and the opportunities that could be explored in the aftermath of the event with Bunn Nagara of the Perak Academy. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Earlier this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed leaders from the ASEAN member states at a special summit in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also made his first official visit to the country to forge better bilateral ties. We will be speaking to Thomas Daniel, senior fellow at ISIS Malaysia for his take on the outcome of the summitImage Credit: Shutterstock.com

Bersatu has passed a motion to amend its constitution that aims to nullify the membership of its MPs who support rival parties. It now requires the Registrar of Societies' approval. If that happens, the 6 Bersatu MPs who have stated their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, might see their memberships end and likely trigger by-elections. Dr Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research helps us understand the issues at hand.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Dive into the endless pile of hay that is Malaysian politics where drama, controversy, and unexpected twists unfold like a gripping screenplay. The recent opening of Malaysia's Parliament was a spectacle of theatrics, madness, and pettiness much to our collective secondhand embarrassment. With a new assertive Yang Di-Pertuan Agong taking the stage, is there breathing room for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? Brace yourself for the opposition's flair for the dramatic and Bersih's spontaneous protests against a government in the making. Join Haffisz and Adi on Kopitiam Council as they unravel the first parliamentary episode of the year, promising an already rowdy start. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of power! Tune in to Kopitiam Council every Monday on:

Bersatu has agreed to amend Article 10 of its party constitution after six Bersatu MPs expressed support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim without resigning to avoid triggering the anti-defection law. Dr Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow, Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research shares insights into the effectiveness of this amendment and other measures to address the internal conflicts within the party.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Indonesia has had strong relations with Malaysia throughout the years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim even made his first foreign visit there upon assuming office. However, it has not always been smooth as there are long standing border issues that the two neighbours need to agree on. Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow of ISIS Malaysia discusses the key issues, why has it taken so long and also the future of relations as Indonesia faces a presidential election.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the long-awaited Central Database System, or PADU. This marks a pivotal move towards establishing a centralised database for 32 million citizens and an essential avenue for eligible Malaysians to access targeted subsidies. Dr. Nur Ain Shahrier, Senior Lecturer of Economics & Finance at Sunway University, shares her insights on this system.Image credit: Bernama

Going into 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim aims to boost the economy by emphasising good governance, streamlining business processes, and a reduction in bureaucracy to attract both domestic and foreign investments. Julia Goh, Senion Economist at UOB shares her outlook for the Malaysian economy with these pledges amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was recently chided for being insensitive to the Indian community after quoting from the Hikayat Hang Tuah, using a term considered offensive to them. Praba Ganesan, Chief Executive of KUASA, a democracy outreach organisation, talks to us about the wider issues the Indian Malaysian community continues to face and why they remain one of the more marginalised. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

In the recent cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim separated the Communications and Digital Ministry into two independent bodies. Gobind Singh Deo reenters the cabinet as Digital Minister, while Fahmi Fadzil remains Communications Minister within this revised setup. We discuss the expectations and changes in the communication and digital landscape that stem from this division with Alexander Wong, Managing Editor and Co-Founder of SoyaCincau.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Last Tuesday, former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad was appointed as the Health Minister once again, taking over from Dr. Zaliha Mustafa. The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes that his appointment would strengthen the ministry, which has been burdened with many issues. We ask Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia on the reforms that Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly needs to address concerns within the Ministry of Health.Image credit: Free Malaysia Today

This week marks 1 year since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister. Have the economic policies passed muster and is it easier for businesses? Nordin Abdullah, Vice Chairman, Malaysia Australian Business Council (MABC) and Firdaos Rosli, Chief Economist, Bank Islam joins us to discuss this, what are the missed opportunities and what should be on their checklist next.

It's been almost a year since the new coalition government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took power. While the PM has focused on fighting corruption and the rising cost of living, how are his and his administration's Green credentials shaping up? We discuss this with Adam Farhan, the co-founder and director of RimbaWatch, while also noting what the government should focus on for the next four years, when it comes to protecting our natural resources and environment.Image Credit: Discovery PerakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tabling the revised Belanjawan 2023 in February, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) will offer over RM1bil in financing, focusing on micro SMEs. We speak to BSN's CEO Jay Khairil on what is available for MSMEs, the process to apply for some of this financing, and more.Learn more about Belanjawan 2023 at https://belanjawan.mof.gov.my/manfaat/

In the first three months of this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made official visits and trade missions to 9 countries, attracting around 185 billion ringgit of potential investments and potential exports of 3.2 billion ringgit. Ong Kian Ming, Director of the Philosophy Politics & Economics (PPE) Program at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry weighs in on the value of these trips as there is cost to taxpayers.Image by: Shutterstock

There have been quite a bit of news lately surrounding EPF. Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet would discuss a proposal to raise employers' contribution to 20% on their respective employees' EPF accounts. A couple of days ago, the PM called for the EPF to aim for the retirement fund to shift its investment portfolio to comprise 70% of domestic investments by year-end. We unpack this with Ng Sze Fung, Research Officer, REFSA.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia plans to introduce a second 5G network from next year, in the latest policy shake-up aimed at dismantling monopolies and promoting competition by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's six-month-old administration.

Trek through the jungle in the heart of Sarawak in Borneo and you may stumble upon a traditional long house with rattan and textile weavers.  If you caught this year's Malaysia Budget coverage - the document folio that contained the Malaysia Budget 2023, carried by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Parliament to present his Budget speech was carried in a Songket bag.  Eco Money Host, Rachel Kelly, speaks to Curtis Chin, Chair, Milken Institute Asia Center, about his recent trip to Sarawak to visit traditional weavers and the business opportunities of preserving tradition and thinking sustainably.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made reforms the cornerstone of his government agenda, hence the Law and Institutional Reform portfolio under the Prime Minister's Department takes on outsized importance in pursuing legislative change. But how much are political considerations holding back progress on reforms? We discuss the government's reform agenda with Ramkarpal Singh, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform).

This episode of A Bit of Culture features two guests that are highly invested in the arts - singer Bihzhu Foo and marketing guru Vernon Adrian Emuang. Together, they start the show by responding to the recent retabling of Budget 2023 and the lack of direct funding for the arts. Why does this keep happening, and will it ever be addressed eventually? From there, the group moves on to Vernon's admiration of the resilience shown by two Malaysian figures - Tan Sri Datuk Michelle Yeoh and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In the second half of the show, Bihzhu talks about the negative and worrying impact of AI on the arts and its community.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life

As Malaysia's national debt including liabilities has reached 1.5 trillion ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration has set their eyes on reducing opex and expanding revenue. And one elephant in the room that cannot be ignored would be the size of civil service, their emoluments and pensions. So as reduction of fiscal deficit takes priority, how should we relook at the size of civil service in Malaysia? For answers, we speak to Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO, IDEAS.Image credit: Shutterstock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's concept of Malaysia Madani aims for a more inclusive, skilled and civilised society. Are the youth on board with this? Policy researcher Alethea Wong and ABIM President Muhammad Faisal share their visions for the country.

The FBM KLCI Index has been range bound over the past few weeks and is unable to break the psychological barrier of 1500. This is in spite of a new government in place and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim winning the confidence vote in parliament. What does 2023 hold for the Malaysian equity market and what sectors and stocks will be in focus? For answers, we speak to Tushar Mohata, Head of Equity Research at Nomura Malaysia.Image credit: Shutterstock

Parliament will commence for a special two day sitting next week, which will involve a motion of confidence for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the election of a Dewan Speaker and the tabling of a mini-budget to approve government spending on civil servants' emoluments. We discuss what the anticipation of all this.Image source: Friko Keiro, Shutterstock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made tackling the cost of living a priority for the new government. In his first days in office, the PM set a two week deadline for the National Action Council on the Cost of Living to come up with a proposal on targeted subsidies and their implications. How should the subsidy mechanism be revised to improve effectiveness and efficiency? We get suggestions from Dr. Ahmed Razman Abudl Latiff of Putra Business School, UPM.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made tackling the cost of living a priority for the new government. In his first days in office, the PM set a two week deadline for the National Action Council on the Cost of Living to come up with a proposal on targeted subsidies and their implications. How should the subsidy mechanism be revised to improve effectiveness and efficiency? We get suggestions from Dr. Ahmed Razman Abudl Latiff of Putra Business School, UPM.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is in the midst of calling for an investigation on Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the government entity tasked for the 5G rollout in Malaysia. Part of the review will be on the tender process which was perceived to not be done in a transparent manner. New Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil also assured that the current 5G rollout will still continue. How will Malaysia's 5G initiative pan out with all these delays and especially when the country is already behind regionally? For answers, we speak to Alexander Wong, Managing Editor and Co-Founder of SoyaCincau.Image credit: Shutterstock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has finally revealed his Coalition Cabinet line-up, 8 days after being sworn in as PM10. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to analysts about those who made the cut.

In picking his coalition cabinet line-up, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim faces some tough decisions. Who will be DPM? Should the Finance Minister be another technocrat? On #ConsiderThis we ask political economist Dr Terence Gomez about the challenges ahead.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making it his mission to no longer approve procurements without tenders as a way to prevent leakages and corruption. This is not without its challenges as transparency and legislation for procurement has always been in question, along with exceptions in place to allow for direct negotiations. Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), explains the hurdles this new administration might face.Image credit: Shutterstock

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said that approvals for government procurements can no longer be conducted without tenders. We look into the impact of this.Image source: Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Facebook

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making it his mission to no longer approve procurements without tenders as a way to prevent leakages and corruption. This is not without its challenges as transparency and legislation for procurement has always been in question, along with exceptions in place to allow for direct negotiations. Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), explains the hurdles this new administration might face.Image credit: Shutterstock