Sending-off ceremony was memorable - Agong
"I felt like I was the groom," said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Al-Sultan Abdullah plays key role in bolstering the economy during reign as Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah's term as the 16th King will be remembered with fondness.
Tue Jan 23 2024
King expresses regret, disappointment over US veto of UNSC draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today expressed regret and disappointment over the United States' (US) use of its veto power to reject the United Nations S
Mon Dec 11 2023
Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators
The appointments are made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Royal Address of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for the Opening Ceremony of Malaysia Pavilion at COP28
Transcript of the Royal Address of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah
Sat Dec 02 2023
King meets leaders of foreign nations at COP28
His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah took time off from his busy schedule to spend time meeting foreign leaders
Fri Dec 01 2023
PM congratulates, pledges allegiance to King-designate Sultan Ibrahim
Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar will replace Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin whose reign will end on Jan 30.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor elected as 17th Agong, Sultan Nazrin of Perak as Deputy Agong
The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has been elected as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term, effective Jan 31, 2024.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today called on Muslims to continue to safeguard the institution of mosques from becoming a political arena.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild
The maternity centre at Pulau Tioman Tekek Health Clinic was the brainchild of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Agong grants audience to Singapore Foreign Minister
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah granted an audience to Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at Istana Negara here today.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Agong visits Orang Asli in Kuala Boh
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today visited the Orang Asli village in Kuala Boh.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Al-Sultan Abdullah meets with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim in Doha
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha yesterday.
Wed Dec 14 2022
PM Anwar meets Agong today
PM Anwar today had an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Fri Dec 02 2022
King grants audience to PM Anwar
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Negara this evening.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024