Two things must be done before Sarawak state election can be held
KUCHING: Two things must be done before the 12th Sarawak state election can be held, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Firstly, he said the emergency proclamation until Feb 2, 2022 as declared by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah would […]
Agong urges govt to accelerate economic recovery through business, investment-friendly policies
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called upon the government to accelerate the nation’s economic recovery by drafting business and investment-friendly policies to boost the nation’s competitivity. He said the right amount of expenditure should also be provided to fund public health measures, provide assistance to the affected […]
Agong, Permaisuri call on Muslims to be patient in celebrating Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has expressed hope that the Muslims in Malaysia will continue to be resilient, patient and grateful to be given good health and strength to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha moderately with their families. In a […]
Govt to continue to advise Agong over decision to lift or continue Emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: It is the responsibility of the government to continue to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, as the Head of State, in making decisions pertaining to duration of the Emergency period. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said this is in […]
Agong, Permaisuri perform Aidilfitri prayers with Istana Negara staff
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today performed Aidilfitri prayers at Istana Negara here. Their Majesties arrived at Surau Utama of Istana Negara at 9 am, accompanied by their son Tengku Panglima Raja Tengku Amir Nasser Ibrahim Shah. Istana Negara […]
Agong proud of Cheryl Chow’s achievement in international Chemistry exams
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today congratulated Cheryl Chow Shu Wei, of Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School, for receiving the ‘Top In The World’ award for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations in Chemistry. His Majesty also expressed his happiness and pride over Chow’s accomplishment, […]
Agong expresses pride in Dr Adeeba’s appointment as WHO science council member
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah congratulated Malaysia’s very own infectious disease expert, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman for her appointment as the member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Science Council. The Agong also expressed his joy and pride in the appointment as the council is a high-level scientific […]
Agong congratulates two Malaysian students for excelling in ACCA
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has congratulated two young Malaysian students for emerging among the top 10 in the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) examinations. Istana Negara, in a statement uploaded on its Facebook page, said Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed his happiness and pride over Nurul Fatin Nabihah Hamdan […]
Agong calls on Muslims to seek blessings of Ramadan to strengthen faith
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah decreed for Muslims in the country to seek the blessings of Ramadan to further strengthen their takwa (faith), as well as increase their religious activities and good deeds. Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said His Majesty wants Muslims to enliven […]
Agong confers SUMW award to four recipients
KUALA LUMPUR: The wife of Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, was today conferred the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Utama Mahkota Wilayah (SUMW) award, which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri Utama’. She was one of four individuals conferred the title by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan […]
