Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend
On July 20, all eyes will be on Istana Negara for the coronation of Sultan Ibrahim as Malaysia's 17th King, marking a historic moment.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Former Thai PM formally indicted in royal insult case - official
Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in the case that stems from a 2015 media interview.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Thailand to indict influential former PM Thaksin over royal insult
Other charges against the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra include violating a computer crime law.
Wed May 29 2024
Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy
The law is one of the strictest of its kind in the world and seeks to protect Thailand's powerful monarchy from criticism.
Mon May 27 2024
Norway's King Harald returns home from Malaysia after hospitalisation
The monarch was due to be transferred to a hospital in Oslo.
Mon Mar 04 2024
EXPLAINER - Malaysia welcomes new king in unique rotational monarchy
Malaysia practices rotational form of monarchy, in which heads of the country's nine royal families take turns to be king for five-years.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor state installed as Malaysia's 17th king
The monarchy plays a mostly ceremonial role in Malaysia, but its influence has grown in recent years.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Comprehensive media coverage, showcases uniqueness of country's constitutional monarchy system - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the coverage helped showcase the uniqueness of ceremonies and the Constitutional Monarchy system practised in the country.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Malaysia's outgoing king wants govt stability, bigger role for future monarchs
King Al-Sultan Abdullah also proposed future monarchs play a larger role representing Malaysia in international affairs.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Malaysia to witness another monarch rotation in 48 hours
The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will ascend to the federal throne as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time
A Thai court sentenced Arnon Nampa to four years in prison for royal insults from a 2021 social media post.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Who are Denmark's royal power couple, about to be throned king and queen?
Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne, following his mother Queen Margrethe II's surprise announcement.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Queen Margrethe, Denmark's uniting figure, set to step down from throne
Queen Margrethe II the longest-serving monarch in Europe after Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will pass the throne to her son, Prince Frederik.
Fri Jan 12 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024