State-level Agong’s birthday celebrants mostly travel by road

KAPIT: It’s safe to say that everyone who came to Kapit to celebrate the state-level birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong did so by land. According to Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department and minister-in-charge of the birthday event Datuk John Sikie Tayai, previously, people had to take express boats from Sibu (to […]

Asfia, wife grace state-level Agong’s birthday in Kapit

KAPIT: The state-level birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday kicked off with the thanksgiving ceremony at the Jabal An Nur Kapit Mosque. State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and his wife Puan Sri Datin Amar Fatimah Mohamad Iskandar were present to […]

Formulate long-term plan for Malaysia’s glory

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the government and all parties, regardless of political beliefs, to formulate a long-term plan to bring the country back to the pinnacle of success in the post-pandemic era. Al-Sultan Abdullah said in order to face future challenges in the post-pandemic era, the […]

Agong birthday sparks excitement in host Kapit

KAPIT: People here are thrilled that Kapit has been selected to host the State-level official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this year. Kampung Data Layang chief in Belaga, Awing Igo expressed his gratitude for the honour given to Kapit. “We as locals should be proud of the honour given to Kapit in organising […]

Birthday celebration to showcase unique Kapit

KAPIT: The State-level birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is finally held physically here after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kapit Division has been selected as the host for this year’s celebration where several programmes will be held from June 5 to 6. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the […]

Kapit chosen to host Agong’s birthday do

BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will be held physically in Kapit on June 5 and 6. Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai disclosed that the celebration would be held at the Kapit […]

King, Queen end visit to Kuching

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today ended their one-day official visit to Kuching. Their majesties departed Kuching for Melaka. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), their majesties’ arrival at the airport on Thursday was received […]

Agong, Permaisuri break fast at Masjid Jamek

KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attended the breaking-of-fast ceremony at Masjid Jamek (State Mosque) in Petra Jaya here, yesterday. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the majesties’ arrival was welcomed by Head of State’s wife Toh Puan Datuk […]

Their Majesties visit Ramadan bazaar at Satok

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the Bazar Ramadan Dewan Satok yesterday. During the brief visit, His Majesty and Her Majesty managed to purchase some local Sarawak delicacies for breaking of fast. Present to accompany His Majesty’s entourage were Premier Datuk […]

King, Queen arrive safely in Kuching

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah arrived safely at Kuching International Airport here today. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit, the special flight landed at 12.05pm. The King and Queen were welcomed by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud […]