Be proactive in empowering agro-food sector, King tells govt in royal address

KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...

Asean chairmanship a chance for nation to showcase leadership ability, says King

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must showcase its ability to lead and determine the direction of Asean as its chairman this year, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The King also urged the government to show its wisdom in preserving diplomatic relations with all quarters. “With Malaysia as the Asean chair this year, the country must show...

Show unity and decorum instead of being divisive, King tells MPs

KUALA LUMPUR: Parliamentarians must stop playing politics with every issue just for the sake of their political parties or factions, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. "Yang Berhormats must be a bulwark of unity and not agents that cause a split among the rakyat. "So, stop playing politics with every issue for the sake of...

King lauds nation’s economic showing, says every citizen must benefit

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has lauded the country’s economic performance, urging for its benefits to be enjoyed by all the people and not just certain groups. His Majesty also congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the government on Malaysia's achievements. “I hope this will continue improving. "However, the government must ensure...

Number of flood evacuees drops slightly in Sarawak, rises in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...

Umno is bowing to DAP to stay in government, alleges Dr M

PETALING JAYA: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused Umno leaders of submitting to DAP to maintain their position in the government. Dr Mahathir attributed this as the reason for Umno's decision to cancel its attendance at the 'Solidarity with Datuk Seri Najib Razak' rally held earlier on Monday (Jan 6). He claimed that the...

King and Queen pray for continued harmony in New Year’s message

KUALA LUMPUR: The harmony enjoyed by the country and Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, is in the prayers of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia. In their New Year's message on Facebook, the royal couple expressed their wish that the unity and harmony in the...

TikTok user apologises to King and PM on his video

PETALING JAYA: A TikTok user who criticised His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for patronising a famous asam pedas eatery in Johor Bahru has apologised. The TikToker said he had made a mistake about the halal status of the restaurant and said he was sorry for the...

Xi Jinping reflects on 50 years of China-Malaysia ties, calls for stronger future cooperation

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping expressed deep satisfaction during his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, emphasising the strengthening relationship between China and Malaysia. Reflecting on recent diplomatic advancements, Xi highlighted the significance of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. "I am very happy to meet the Prime Minister again," Xi said,...

His Majesty the King cooks Japanese curry for his officers

PETALING JAYA: The officers of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had the chance to taste a special dish prepared by the King on Saturday (Oct 26). The King crafted a unique curry using Japanese beef, blending traditional Japanese spices and ingredients with a local touch. "In a warm and friendly atmosphere, His Majesty cooked while...