Norway’s King Harald admitted to hospital in Malaysia

OSLO (Reuters): Norway's King Harald has been hospitalised in Malaysia with an infection, the Norwegian royal household said on Tuesday (Feb 27). The 87-year-old monarch is on a private trip to the South-East Asian country. "His Majesty the King has fallen ill during his holiday stay in Malaysia, and is hospitalised there, with an infection. The King...

A royal teatime with His Majesty

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took a break from their busy schedules for pastries and tea in the city. In a post by His Majesty on Facebook, the King granted an audience to Anwar at Istana Negara before going for tea at a mall in...

King, Queen extend Chinese New Year greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia, extended their warmest Happy Chinese New Year greetings to Malaysians celebrating this auspicious occasion. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim's official Facebook account, Their Majesties also expressed hope that the festivities of Chinese New Year will further bolster...

Sultan Ibrahim’s resolute nature a catalyst for unity

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The leadership of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, renowned for his firm and courageous demeanour, could be a significant catalyst in strengthening the unity of the people. Johor Heath and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon expressed his confidence that His Majesty, as the Supreme Head of State, could be a...

The people come first, says King

PUTRAJAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has sent a letter to the Cabinet, reminding them that their duty first and foremost is to serve the nation and her people. Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah penned the advice to the ministers, stating they should not think of positions, personal interests or possessions while in power, says government...

Sultan of Kelantan confers state’s highest award on King

KUALA LUMPUR: Kelantan's Sultan Muhammad V conferred the state's highest award, the Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Dihormati (Al-Yunusi) D.K (Kelantan), on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Kelantan here. According to a post on Istana Negara's official Instagram acount, Al-Sultan Abdullah also conferred the Darjah Kerabat Sri Indera Mahkota Pahang Yang...

King confers ‘Tan Sri’ title to Chief Judge of Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah conferred the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota award, which carries the title Tan Sri, on the Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah. Mohamad Zabidin headed the list of 298 recipients of federal awards, honours and medals in conjunction with His Majesty’s birthday...

Security guard with a heart of gold to receive award from King

IPOH: A security guard's empathy and kindness for others will see her receiving an award from the King. R. Yogeswary, a security guard at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, has spent years ensuring smooth traffic flow, helping the disabled and making sure those in wheelchairs get in and out of their vehicles safely. The 44-year-old mother of two...

King and Queen receive rousing welcome

SIBU: The King and Queen received a rousing welcome when they arrived for a visit at the central market here, with police having a hard time controlling the crowd. As soon as Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah came at 8.47am, the crowd cheered and chanted “Daulat...

King and Queen thank Sibu for rousing welcome they received

SIBU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was appreciative to the people of Bintulu and Sibu for their warm reception. "Thank you to the people of Bintulu and Sibu for giving us a rousing welcome. I am very touched and with a very sincere heart, this is a manifestation that the people of...