It's 239 days more before we return to Pahang - Al-Sultan Abdullah
Today is the last investiture ceremony graced by Al-Sultan Abdullah as the 16thYang di-Pertuan Agong during his five-year reign.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Al-Sultan graces investiture ceremony in conjunction with birthday celebration
It is the last investiture ceremony for Al-Sultan Abdullah as His Majesty's five-year reign will end this year.
Mon Jun 05 2023
2023 FT investiture ceremony last to be graced by Al-Sultan Abdullah
This year's investiture ceremony of Federal Territory awards, decorations and medals in conjunction with Federal Territory Day will be the last to be graced by Al-Sultan Abdullah.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Agong confers PGAT award on Air Force Chief at military service investiture ceremony
Mohd Asghar headed the list of 284 award recipients at the first session of the investiture ceremony for military service 2022.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Legendary rocker Amy Search receives Datukship
Amy is the only artiste to receive the honour at the investiture ceremony held at the Balai Istiadat Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Sultan of Johor confers Singapore PM and wife with top state awards
The Sultan of Johor today bestowed the state's highest Order of Chivalry on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a special investiture ceremony held at Istana Besar.
Fri May 06 2022
PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor Sultan
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will receive Johor's highest state honour from Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at an investiture ceremony in Johor on Friday.
Thu May 05 2022
Selangor Sultan confers medals, awards on 87
The investiture ceremony was held in conjunction with Sultan Sharafuddin's 76th birthday at Istana Alam Shah.
Sat Jan 22 2022
King confers 2021 Federal Territory awards to 163 individuals
The first session of the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the 2021 Federal Territory Day celebration was held on March 23.
Fri Nov 19 2021
King confers 'Datuk' title on Nicol Ann David
Nicol, 38, was among the 12 PJN recipients at the second session of the investiture ceremony to confer the 2021 Federal orders.
Tue Nov 16 2021
King confers Tun title to Malanjum, Raja Muhammad Alias
The two prominent figures led the list of 44 recipients of the federal awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the King's birthday.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Agong attends investiture ceremony
1,207 individuals were conferred the 2021 Federal orders, decorations and medals, of which 44 individuals will receive their awards today.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Johor Sultan confers DMIJ on four individuals
The investiture ceremony was held at Balai Mengadap, Istana Pasir Pelangi, today, in conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's 62nd birthday.
Sun Nov 22 2020
King, Queen attend luncheon at Istana Abu Bakar
The luncheon was held after the investiture ceremony which was graced by Tengku Hassanal who presented awards to 56 recipients.
Sat Aug 15 2020
Faiz Subri receives honorary medal from Sultan Kedah
Mohd Faiz received the award during an investiture ceremony held at the Balai Penghadapan (audience hall), Istana Anak Bukit here.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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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?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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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
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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