Tag: Malaysian Prime Minister

Malaysian PM Mahathir arrives in PHL for official visit

(Eagle News)—Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is in the country for an official visit. Mahathir arrived at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Wednesday, March 6, around 7 p.m. Mahathir is expected to  hold a bilateral meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang. According to the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Duterte and Mahathir are expected to discuss matters covering “the economy, trade and investments, people-to-people exchanges, and other areas of mutual cooperation.” The […]

ASEAN Secretary-General meets Malaysian Prime Minister

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Association of South East Asian Nation’s Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi met Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday, March 5. During the courtesy call, the two officials discussed the promotion of intra-ASEAN trade and investment as well as support for micro-, small-, and medium-scale industries and enterprises for an inclusive ASEAN Community. They also discussed ways to raise the public’s awareness about ASEAN and its importance on the economy […]

Thousands protest against scandal-plagued Malaysia PM

  by M Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) –Thousands of yellow-clad Malaysians flooded the capital Saturday to demand Prime Minister Najib Razak resign over a corruption scandal, as feared clashes with pro-government rightists failed to materialize. Leading reformist group Bersih, whose colour is yellow, turned out huge crowds for the second time in 15 months to vent anger over allegations that billions of dollars were looted from Najib’s brainchild investment fund, 1MDB. Tensions in the […]

Malaysian PM vows to remain a partner of PHL for peace and development

By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, March 27 (PNA) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday assured Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III that Malaysia would remain a partner for peace and development as long as it is needed. “Two years ago, I promised President Aquino that Malaysia will continue to assist with development,” Razak said in his speech during the signing ceremony of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) held in Malacanang. “This […]