His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim receives call from King Charles, discusses 27th CHOGM meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia received a pleasant surprise on Thursday (Oct 10) when he received a call from Britain's head of state King Charles III. According to His Majesty, the call between the two leaders focused on the forthcoming 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) later this month. The meeting is...

King talks about late son, tears up in front of China’s President Xi

BEIJING: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, became emotional when he talked about his departed prince Tunku Abdul Jalil with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The King was seen dabbing his eyes when expressing his gratitude to China for the assistance provided when the young prince underwent a liver transplant in 2014, said Housing and...

Malaysia’s foreign policy has always favoured strong partnership with China, say King

BEIJING: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says Malaysia’s foreign policy has always favoured a strong partnership with China. His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is on his maiden state visit to China from Thursday (Sept 19) to Sunday (Sept 22) at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. "Malaysia has gone through...

King departs for China on four-day state visit

SUBANG: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia departed for China on Thursday (Sept 19) morning for a four-day state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. This is His Majesty's first visit to the republic after ascending the throne as the 17th King of Malaysia on Jan 31 this year. The special aircraft carrying His...

King’s trip to China marks a new chapter in bilateral ties

KUALA LUMPUR: When His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, makes his visit to China from Sept 19 to 22, it will be a significant milestone as the last visit by a Malaysian King was over a decade ago. More importantly, the visit marks the celebration of 50 years of friendship between Malaysia and China this...

Tolerance, respect for one another the backbone of our unity, say King and Queen in M’sia Day greeting

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended Happy Malaysia Day greetings to all Malaysians on Monday (Sept 17). Their Majesties conveyed their greetings through a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page. ALSO READ: Don't dispute constitutional documents that led to Malaysia's formation, says...

Military procurement personnel to be rotated every three years to prevent misconduct, says Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Parties involved in the procurement of military assets and the construction of military facilities will be rotated every three years to prevent misconduct, including corruption, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Without providing further details, the Defence Minister stated that those involved in military asset procurement will not remain in their positions for long...

Dewan Negara records heartfelt congratulations to King on His Majesty’s installation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara has recorded its heartfelt congratulations to the His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on His Majesty’s installation on Saturday (July 20). Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, in his address before commencing the session on Tuesday (July 23),...

Lee Hsien Loong to attend Malaysian King’s installation ceremony at latter’s invitation

SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong is among a select group of foreign leaders invited by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar to attend his installation ceremony as the 17th King of Malaysia. Lee will thus be visiting Malaysia from July 19 to 22 for the installation ceremony at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to...

King’s installation: Brunei Sultan’s consent to grace ceremony underscores close ties

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's visit to Brunei on July 20 to personally present the Instrument of Royal Invitation for the Installation of His Majesty as the 17th King of Malaysia to Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah underscores the close relationship between the neighbouring countries. Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini...