PM extends highest congratulations to new King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in today as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara.
Wed Jan 31 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 arrives in KL to take oath as new King
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has safely arrived in the federal capital to take the oath of office as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Vegan oil and fascinators: King Charles III's 'modern' coronation
While custom and ritual will remain key, the new king has made no secret of his wish to modernise.
Fri May 05 2023
Britons back new King Charles, so long as he keeps quiet
Charles has carved out a role for himself speaking out on issues from climate change to architecture and alternative medicine.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Britain's new monarch to be known as King Charles III
Clarence House confirmed on Thursday that Britain's new monarch will be known as King Charles III, following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Statement from Charles, Britain's new king
Charles, Britain's new king, released the following statement on Thursday after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Majestic Cairo parade as Egyptian mummies move museum
The convoy will transport 18 kings and four queens, mostly from the New Kingdom.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Kelantan govt congratulates Sultan Muhammad V on His Majesty's installation as new king
The Kelantan state government congratulated Sultan Muhammad V on his installation as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur , today.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official
Political observers say the new king's coronation will formally kick-start politics following a year-long mourning period and a general election should follow soon after.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Thai court to hear first royal insult case under new king
Jatupat Boonpattararaksa was arrested two days after the king ascended the throne in December.
Fri Feb 10 2017
BBC under investigation for profile of new Thai king
Thai authorities are investigating the BBC over a Thai-language profile of the new king after the article outraged ultra-royalists in a country where criticism of the monarchy it outlawed.
Wed Dec 07 2016
Regent to stand in as grieving Thailand awaits new king
Mourners lit candles and recited prayers before dawn on Saturday outside Bangkok's riverside Grand Palace, where the remains of the king will lie for months before a traditional royal cremation.
Sat Oct 15 2016
PM Najib congratulates Sultan Muhammad V
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has congratulated the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V on his selection as the new King today.
Fri Oct 14 2016
Divided Belgium ushers in a new king
At noon (1000 GMT), Philippe, 53, dressed in full military uniform, will take his oath of office in the country's three official languages -- French, Flemish and German -- before Parliament.
Sun Jul 21 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024