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Agong appoints Muhyiddin as 8th prime minister

Agong appoints Muhyiddin as 8th prime minister

King opines that Muhyiddin has majority confidence of Dewan Rakyat following interviews today.

Search for PM continues: Agong wants more names, to interview party leaders

Search for PM continues: Agong wants more names, to interview party leaders

The political impasse looks set to drag on with none of the candidates possessing a clear majority.

Agong consents decision to block March 2 special sitting

Agong consents decision to block March 2 special sitting

Mohamad Ariff: The special sitting should take place only after the Agong appoints a prime minister.

Agong doesn't determine confidence based on numbers alone

Agong doesn't determine confidence based on numbers alone

It is an assessment of who can in the immediate future most likely command the confidence of the majority, says former law professor Gurdial Singh Nijar.
Malay rulers to meet Agong tomorrow

Malay rulers to meet Agong tomorrow

The Agong has been meeting with the country's political leaders and is expected to meet his fellow Rulers tomorrow morning.

Harapan backs Anwar as PM?

Harapan backs Anwar as PM?

It is unclear if the PKR president has struck a deal with the interim prime minister.

Royal Delivery

Royal Delivery

The King fetes media personnel outside Istana Negara with burgers and fries.

300 clad in 'Malay warrior' outfits submit memo to Istana Negara

300 clad in 'Malay warrior' outfits submit memo to Istana Negara

There are efforts to reject the sovereignty of the Malay rulers and Islam, says Masrizi Sad.

Yoursay: Nation needs more civil servants like Nor Salwani

Yoursay: Nation needs more civil servants like Nor Salwani

YOURSAY | ‘She has set an example for all Malaysians to follow.’
Agong: Kg Baru redevelopment takes into account interests of Malays

Agong: Kg Baru redevelopment takes into account interests of Malays

His Majesty says the gov't is currently working to redevelop the area through a carefully drafted development plan.

Agong: I will strive to unite Malaysians

Agong: I will strive to unite Malaysians

He concedes that his duties as the king are indeed difficult and challenging.

King hopes M'sia-UK relations continue to prosper

King hopes M'sia-UK relations continue to prosper

Agong says we are the number two best trading partner of the UK among Asean countries.

Agong: Address limited job opportunities for university graduates

Agong: Address limited job opportunities for university graduates

King urges gov't to tackle the matter, adding M'sia should create economic sector to open up chances for highly skilled employment. 

Four detained for allegedly insulting royals out on bail

Four detained for allegedly insulting royals out on bail

The individuals are suspected of committing the offence on a social website.
Yoursay: Nice to hear ‘rights of all M’sians’, but time to put words into action

Yoursay: Nice to hear ‘rights of all M’sians’, but time to put words into action

YOURSAY | ‘If this needs to be repeated every year ad nauseam, it shows that M’sia is a failed state.’
Seberang Perai to be declared city council on Sept 16

Seberang Perai to be declared city council on Sept 16

An official letter has been delivered to the palace to obtain the approval of the Agong.

King urges Malaysians to put aside differences, stay united

King urges Malaysians to put aside differences, stay united

Sultan Abdullah says this in his royal address in conjunction with his official birthday celebrations tomorrow.
Agong wants ways of helping Orang Asli, the poor improved

Agong wants ways of helping Orang Asli, the poor improved

Sultan Abdullah hopes the Felda concept can be expanded for Orang Asli, as well as the poor.

Agong offers help to accident victim

Agong offers help to accident victim

His Majesty stops his entourage and approaches a woman whose car had been involved in an accident.

Companies refusing to give day off on Agong's coronation to face action

Companies refusing to give day off on Agong's coronation to face action

Labour Dept says this in response to a company which refuses to 'entertain any additional public holiday'. 

Agong departs for home after special visit to Saudi Arabia

Agong departs for home after special visit to Saudi Arabia

This was the Agong's inaugural visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Arabia's King Salman.

AG gives UK example, says Queen Elizabeth not blamed for 'war crimes'

AG gives UK example, says Queen Elizabeth not blamed for 'war crimes'

He says the ICC targets 'direct perpetrators', and will not subject the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and other Malay rulers to trial.
Yoursay: A constitutional monarch cannot reject PM’s CJ pick

Yoursay: A constitutional monarch cannot reject PM’s CJ pick

YOURSAY | ‘It’s not right for rulers to hold up and stand in the way of our democratically elected gov’t.’

Insulting Agong: Police receive over 200 reports on FB page

Insulting Agong: Police receive over 200 reports on FB page

Police chief Mohamad Fuzi Harun says efforts have doubled to identify the owner of the account.