Tag - Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Interests of 33 million Malaysians will be Sultan Ibrahim’s priority

JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar on Wednesday stated that his priority as Malaysia’s next Head of State will be safeguarding the interests of 33 million people of Malaysia and not just the 222 elected representatives. Sultan Ibrahim said his election as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not a promotion...

King gives credit to Najib for kickstarting Pan Borneo Highway

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has given credit to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway across Sarawak and Sabah. The King said he was informed that the highway would be fully completed from 2026 to 2030 and pledged to return. "I wish to...

Crowd gathers in Kuching to catch glimpse of King and Queen

KUCHING: A crowd has been gathering in the vicinity of a hotel here since Tuesday (Sept 12) afternoon, hoping to catch a glimpse of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Their Majesties are scheduled to arrive here from Sibu later Tuesday evening on the...

Sibu’s Central Market hawkers eager to meet King and Queen on Sept 12

SIBU: The 1,100-odd traders at the Central Market here are excited to meet Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. The Royal entourage, including Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah will visit the market at about 8.30am on Tuesday (Sept 12). To be accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,...

‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour realises King’s dream to be with people in Sabah and Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The "Kembara Kenali Borneo” tour is a dream come true for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah in getting to know Malaysians living in the interior areas of Sabah and Sarawak. The first-ever tour there by a head of state is a...

Sarawak’s dabai fruit on the menu for King’s Sibu visit

SIBU: The seasonal dabai or "Sarawak olive" will be among the local delicacies that will be served to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah when he visits the Central Market here. "The menu for His Majesty's light breakfast also includes pulut panggang (grilled glutinous rice rolls) and kampua noodles," Sibu Municipal Council chairman...

Our Agong Is Happy Everyone Is Working Together And Adhering To MCO Phase 3, Gives Thumbs Up

As the Movement Control Order (MCO) enters phase 3, rules have gotten stricter and authorities are sterner to ensure that no one violates the government authorised order. Our beloved Agong went on ground himself last night (16 April) to observe the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur with the implementation of the third phase of MCO. An 18-second video uploaded...

These Are The 3 Questions The Agong Will Reportedly Ask The MPs During Their One-to-One Interviews

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has informed that he will be personally interviewing the members of the parliament today and tomorrow. Apparently, as many as 90 Parliament members will be facing the Agong today and they will be called randomly to meet him. Source: Malay Mail This personal interview is so that the Agong can determine who has...

BREAKING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Has Dissolved the Cabinet, All Staff Relieved of Duties Starting Today

BREAKING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong has dissolved the cabinet, according to an official press statement released today (24th February 2020). YDP Agong has agreed to revoke the selection of ministers in accordance with the advice of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, coinciding with his resignation today. Source: Twitter Accordingly, all administrative staff (including YAB deputy prime minister, YB minister, YB...