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Malaysia rolls out royal welcome for Singapore President Tharman in his first state visit
SEPANG, July 13 — Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in Malaysia last night for a three-day state visit from July 13 to 15 at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The commercial aircraft carrying Tharman and
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Onn Hafiz announces Johor state holiday on July 13 to thank voters after election
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — The Johor state government has declared tomorrow a public holiday across the state. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the special holiday was declared to thank the people of Johor for fulfilling their
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Fadillah: Petronas working with PM Anwar to safeguard national energy security
KUCHING, July 12 — Malaysia’s energy sector fuel supply remains stable, with the government closely monitoring the latest developments surrounding tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said Malaysia is currently not
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Onn Hafiz receives appointment letter, sworn in as Johor MB after BN landslide win
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — Machap Assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi was today sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar before the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail. According to a post on The Royal Johor Facebook page, Onn Hafiz, who
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Onn Hafiz arrives at Istana Bukit Serene for Johor MB swearing‑in ceremony
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi arrived at Istana Bukit Serene here this afternoon, believed to be to attend the swearing-in ceremony as Johor Menteri Besar. The vehicle carrying the Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman
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Home Ministry to review EAIC report, vows stricter SOPs and vetting in citizenship approvals
PUTRAJAYA, July 12 — The Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) will review the findings and recommendations submitted by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) together with relevant agencies, including the National Registration Department (JPN), the Immigration Department (JIM) and the Royal
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Johor MB swearing‑in: Media gather at Bukit Serene as palace keeps appointee’s name secret
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — A Johor Menteri Besar is expected to be sworn in at Istana Bukit Serene here at 3pm today. According to an invitation circulated via WhatsApp, the Johor Palace announced that the swearing-in ceremony would take
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Johor polls disappointment for Pakatan, but Loke vows fresh push ahead of Negeri Sembilan election
JELEBU, July 12 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) respects the decision of voters in the 16th Johor State Election which was won by Barisan Nasional (BN) yesterday and accepts the outcome as part of the democratic process. PH deputy chairman Anthony
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Youth vs veteran in Johor polls: Felicia Poh, 28, wins Penggaram; Samsolbari, 65, holds Semarang
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — At just 28, Felicia Poh Rui Ling became the youngest successful candidate in the 16th Johor state election, reflecting voters’ confidence in young leadership after winning the Penggaram state seat and retaining it for Pakatan
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King meets Zahid and Onn Hafiz at Istana Pasir Pelangi following BN’s sweeping Johor victory
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — The King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, granted an audience to Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at Istana Pasir Pelangi today. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official
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