Tag - Yang Di-Pertua Negeri

Penang assembly sitting opened by new Governor Ramli Ngah Talib

GEORGE TOWN: Newly-appointed Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib has officially opened the state legislative assembly sitting at Lebuh Light on Friday (May 16). The ceremony was attended by various state leaders, including Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Speaker Datuk Seri Law Choo Kiang. It began with an inspection of the guard of...

My husband’s wellbeing is my only concern, says Taib’s wife Raghad

KUCHING: The wife of former Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud says her only concern is her husband's wellbeing. Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib said news and images circulated on social media about her over the past few days have tarnished her image and reputation. "I humbly request, please stop all these assumptions and malicious...

Ex-S’wak governor missing

KUCHING: Ailing former Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud (pic) seems to be at the centre of a tug-of-war with his family members claiming that they have no idea where he is now and his wife denying allegations that she “abducted” him. One of Taib’s brothers, Datuk Mohammad Tufail Mahmud, has lodged a police...

Datukship from Melaka governor a precious gift, says Parti Punjabi sec-gen

MELAKA: The conferment of a Datukship by Melaka Yang-di Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam is a precious gift to the minorities, says Parti Punjabi Malaysia (PPM) secretary-general Datuk Amarjeet Singh. Amarjeet, conferred the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) which carries the title Datuk on Thursday (Aug 24), attributed this recognition to the spirit of...