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Preparations for King's coronation in final stage, 700 guests expected to attend

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

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

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

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

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
EXPLAINER - Malaysia welcomes new king in unique rotational monarchy

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

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

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
Thai lawyer who called for monarchy reform sentenced to more jail time

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
Queen Margrethe, Denmark's uniting figure, set to step down from throne

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
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication on live TV

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication on live TV

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Proposals can be discussed but without ignoring constitution - PM

Proposals can be discussed but without ignoring constitution - PM

These views can be taken up for discussions but will not influence national policies and our principle of constitutional monarchy.
Wed Dec 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian royal ascension: The power of legacy and the wisdom that comes with it

[COLUMNIST] Malaysian royal ascension: The power of legacy and the wisdom that comes with it

Malaysia should welcome the reinforcement of the Constitutional Monarchy side by side with the parliamentary democracy.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults

Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults

Arnon Nampa was found guilty over remarks about the monarchy at a speech during a 2020 rally, in the first of 14 cases against him.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Refrain from discussing position of Malay Rulers in unhealthy political discourse - PM

Refrain from discussing position of Malay Rulers in unhealthy political discourse - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the monarchy institution should be protected and respected by all.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN to be held in Malaysia

International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024