Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Malaysia has to start carbon pricing, tax ahead of EU's CBAM rollout in 2026
Liew Chin Tong said the collections should then be channelled into green investment, including the investment into green steel.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Malaysia can leverage on trade agreements to strengthen manufacturing, increase exports - Liew
Malaysia can take advantage of the trade agreements to strengthen manufacturing and increase exports, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong said.
Sat Jan 07 2023
EU must engage with ASEAN closely, urges Chin Tong
Speaking at the Fireside Chat session of the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in Belgium, he says this is due to ASEAN's vast market opportunity.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Cabinet post: Johor State Assembly congratulates Simpang Jeram, Perling assemblymen
The Johor state assembly today congratulated Salahuddin Ayub on his appointment as minister and Liew Chin Tong as deputy minister.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Johor PH won't propose changes in composition of state executive committee
Liew said Johor PH accepted the results of the state election in March, which gave BN a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
Sun Dec 04 2022
DAP's Fatin Zulaikha to contest in Mersing, Chin Tong in Iskandar Puteri
Fatin Zulaikha Zaidi of DAP will be contesting in Mersing while Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong will stand in Iskandar Puteri in the GE15.
Sun Oct 30 2022
PH proposes bipartisan select committees in Johor State Assembly
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has proposed the establishment of five bipartisan select committees in the Johor State Assembly.
Wed May 25 2022
Liew Chin Tong appointed new Johor opposition leader
The Johor PH Leadership Council has appointed Perling Assemblyman and state DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong as the new Johor State Assembly opposition leader.
Sun Apr 10 2022
DAP's Chin Tong lays out action plans to solve issues faced by Perling constituents
Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate for the Perling state seat and Johor DAP chairman, Liew Chin Tong has laid out five action plans to resolve issues faced by this constituency and southern Johor.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Johor polls: DAP announces all its candidates
DAP today announced all its 14 candidates for the Johor state election after naming the last two candidates for Perling and Skudai seats.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Johor PH takes all necessary measures to prepare for state election
Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) will take all necessary measures in preparation for the upcoming Johor State Election, state Amanah chairman Aminolhuda Hassan, said.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Johor PH not in favour of state polls now
Johor PH would give its full commitment towards looking after the people's welfare, rather than politics and power struggles.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Farewell to Malaysia's presidential premiership
The presidential premiership in Malaysia has finally ended. This means the prime minister is no longer able to lord over everyone in the political system.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Liew Chin Tong retains Johor DAP chairmanship
Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching and Bekok state assemblyman Dr S. Ramakrishnan also retained their respective positions as deputy chairman and vice-chairman.
Sun May 02 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024