
Seven days jail for man who insulted late Sultan
Judge Zainal L.Salleh meted out the punishment on Sheikh Noor Affandi Sh. Ab. Ghani, 40, after he pleaded guilty to committing the offence in September.
Wed Sep 27 2017

89-gun salute accompanies departure of royal cortege
The gun salute was fired by the 41st Battery of the Royal Artillery Regiment from the Sungai Buloh Camp in Selangor.
Tue Sep 12 2017

Raja Muda proclaimed as new Sultan of Kedah
Tunku Sallehuddin ascends the throne as the 29th Sultan of Kedah. Sultan Abdul Halim passed away at 2.30 pm yesterday at Istana Anak Bukit after a reign of 59 years.
Tue Sep 12 2017

People pay last respects to late Kedah Sultan
The paying of last respects by members of the public was held from 11 am to 12.30 pm. Dignitaries paid their last respects from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.
Tue Sep 12 2017

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah In Memory
Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah In Memory
Mon Sep 11 2017

Johor state and district flags flown at half mast
Johor State Secretary Datuk Azmi Rohani said the flying of the flags at half mast was being carried out until the completion of the burial of the Sultan of Kedah at 4 pm tomorrow.
Mon Sep 11 2017

National flag to fly at half-mast on Tuesday and Wednesday - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the Malaysian flag would be flown at hall-mast for two days, starting tomorrow and on Wednesday.
Mon Sep 11 2017

UPSR exam continues in Kedah
UPSR candidates tomorrow will sit for the English Language paper on comprehension and writing.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Sultan Abdul Halim's granddaughter pens heartfelt tribute
The granddaughter of the late Kedah Sultan, Raja Sarina Iskandar has posted a touching tribute to her grandfather, Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah who passed away earlier today.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Sultan Nazrin orders flags to be flown at half mast
The message was conveyed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir in a statement here today.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Public holiday declared in Kedah tomorrow following demise of Kedah Sultan
Public holiday declared in Kedah tomorrow following the demise of Kedah Sultan, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah at Istana Anak Bukit in Alor Setar, Kedah at 2.30pm today.
Mon Sep 11 2017

PM Najib, DPM Ahmad Zahid convey condolences over Kedah Sultan's demise
Sultan Abdul Halim passed away at 2.30 pm today at Istana Anak Bukit in Alor Setar. His Royal Highness was 89.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah passes away
The Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, passed away at 2.30pm, as announced by the Kedah State Government today.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Kedah Sultan regrets firing up of discord among Muslims by political leaders
In this era, religious scholars were no exception in issuing fatwa (edicts), making accusations and counter-accusations and debating in cyber space to the point of dividing the community.
Mon Aug 14 2017

Two Penang President's Cup players injured in accident
Two Penang President's Cup players were injured in an accident near the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (JSAHMS) bridge in Batu Maung while on their way to the Batu Kawan Stadium today by motorcycle.
Thu Mar 30 2017

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025