Malaysia on May 16 announced a list of ex-officials who are banned from leaving the country, including former Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar.
Former Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar (Source: AFP/VNA)
Kuala Lumpur(VNA) – Malay♔sia on May 16 announced a list of ex-officials who are banned fromleaving the country, including former Inspeꦅctor General of Police Khalid AbuBakar.
Also in the list are Attorney General Mohamed Apandi Ali, former Treasury Secretary-GeneralMohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah and former Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) ChiefDzulkifli Ahmad.
According to the News Strait Times newspaper, Mohamed Apandi Ali is said to takea 30-day leave while Mohd Irwan has been transferred from the Ministry ofFinance to the Public Service Department.
Dzulkifli resigned his post as MACC chief and was reportedfor duty at the Attorney-General’s Chambers on May 15.
Earlier on May 12, Malaysia'sImmigration Department said former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and hiswife Rosmah Mansor were banned from leaving the country.-VNA
Newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on May 11 Malaysia, as a trading nation, will maintain good relations the international community without favouring any particular country.
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has officially announced his resignation as President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party and Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman.
New Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad on May 14 announced a scheme to revamp the country’s anti-corruption agency while affirming his determination to investigate all alleged crimes committed by the previous government.
Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad revealed on May 15 that he may hold the position of premier for one or two years and will play a role in the background even after he steps down.
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The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
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In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
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Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
Former Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar (Source: AFP/VNA)
