Early Aidilfitri celebration: Queen cooks till morning for Raya feast
KUALA LUMPUR: The surprise Aidilfitri in 2022 got Malaysians nationwide “jumping” into activating their final Hari Raya preparations, only hours before the day arrived. Soon after the announcement by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, people, mostly in shock, scrambled to gather the necessary ingredients, especially fresh produce, to make their Hari Raya dishes such as […]
King, Queen back home after ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah landed safely at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) base in Subang last night after completing the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ expedition in Sabah and Sarawak. According to the Istana Negara Facebook, the royal couple […]
1,879 cops to be deployed for Kembara Kenali Borneo in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak police are deploying a total of 1,879 police personnel for field assignments during the upcoming ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour from Sept 7 to 13 in the state. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said they will ensure that the tour will run smoothly, in terms of security, VVIP escorts and traffic control. […]
King to visit Sarawak next month, take ride along Pan Borneo Highway
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will visit Sarawak next month, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah said the King’s itinerary will include a road journey along the Pan Borneo Highway. He said he was granted an audience by the King Istana Negara on Monday (Aug 7). Fadillah […]
Brunei Sultan accorded state welcome at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was accorded a state welcome at Istana Negara today in conjunction with his three-day state visit to Malaysia. On arrival at the palace at 11 am, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his consort Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha were greeted by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa […]
King, Queen grace Raya reception at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering at Istana Negara here. Their Majesties arrived at the Main Banquet Hall of Istana Negara at around 10.10 am, accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and […]
Conference of Rulers call on PM, MBs to assume duties based on Rukun Negara principles
KUALA LUMPUR: The Conference of Rulers today called on the Prime Minister and Menteri Besar in each state to assume their duties based on the principles outlined in the Rukun Negara. Chairman of the 260th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers, Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir said the […]
Malay rulers discuss formation of new govt
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay Rulers today were at Istana Negara today for a special discussion on the formation of a new government, which was scheduled to start at 11 am. Among the earliest to arrive was a convoy of vehicles from Istana Johor carrying the Sultan Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, at 9.40 am, followed […]
GPS MPs arrive at DUN after meeting King
BY ALLAN JAY & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Four Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs arrived at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) at 3.35pm today (Nov 23) after returning from Kuala Lumpur after meeting the King. They are Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (Kapit), Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem (Serian) […]
GPS leaders leave Istana
KUCHING: Several Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament (MPs), including Datuk Seri Fadhillah Yusof have left the Istana Negara. Sinar Daily reported that a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying the Sarawak leaders entered the Istana Negara through gate two at 11.07am. They were seen leaving the palace after about 40 minutes of meeting with the […]