The Latest Breaking News from Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Why chickens are getting more pricey from Manhattan to Malaysia

Chicken is the most consumed meat in the world, but from the United States to Singapore, consumers are finding that it’s more expensive than before to get their hands on one. While it’s not the only food product seeing a surge in prices, it means more pain for consumers as…

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Malaysia bans poultry exports in latest food protectionism move

Malaysia’s government met with the country’s biggest poultry producers to discuss subsidies and ensure continuity of local supply as the nation moved to ban exports of chicken in the latest food protectionist move in the region.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022

‘Difficult to believe’: Biden’s economy plan a tough sell in Asia

US president’s arrival in Seoul will mark start of effort to promote new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in region.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

Indonesia, Malaysia sign agreement on protection of migrant workers

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob witnessed on Friday the signing of an agreement to improve protection for domestic migrant workers following a meeting between the leaders in Jakarta.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Malaysia PM under pressure to void political stability pact

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under pressure from his party to call off a confidence and supply agreement with the opposition, a move that could allow the government to dissolve parliament earlier than planned.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022

Malaysian PM leans toward early vote

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he will dissolve parliament once he is confident of his party’s victory in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2022

Malaysia PM warns against undermining king in call for polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob cautioned against usurping the king’s authority, as pressure mounts within his party for him to call for a general election soon.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2022

Malaysia PM's alliance wins key election test amid rise in youth voters

A coalition led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday scored a landslide victory in a state election seen as a key test for national polls, after voting reforms that saw a large influx of young and first-time voters.

Reuters · Mar 12, 2022

Malaysia to reopen borders April 1 after two years

Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronaviurs restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Malaysia to reopen borders from April with quarantine waiver

Malaysia will reopen its borders fully from April 1 and allow entry without quarantine for visitors vaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022