Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Author: Bernama

Royal diplomacy a hallmark of Al-Sultan Abdullah’s reign

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR: In the realm of international relations, Malaysia has witnessed a noteworthy period of royal diplomacy under the steadfast reign of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Since assuming office on January 31, 2019, His Majesty has played a pivotal role in

King has fond memories of ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour

By Hasnah Jusid KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah still hums the ‘Bekikis Bulu Betis’ and ‘Hanya di Sabah’ songs after more than four months the historic ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour concluded, according to His Majesty’s Senior Private Secretary Datuk Nazim Mohd Alim. The

Training aircraft’s front tyre comes off during landing at Melaka airport

MELAKA: The front tyre of a Piper PA-28-181 training aircraft was reported to have come off, believed to be due to a failed landing gear, at the Melaka International Airport (LTAM) yesterday afternoon. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer, Captain Datuk Norazman Mahmud, stated that no injuries

US Welcomes Turkiye’s approval of Sweden’s NATO membership bid

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) on Tuesday welcomed Turkiye’s approval of Sweden’s entrance into NATO, saying the matter has been an “important priority” for President Joe Biden. “We welcome the Turkish parliament’s vote approving Sweden’s application to join @NATO,” Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security advisor, as

Selangor JPJ records 32 pct increase in summonses issued last year

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) recorded a 32 per cent increase in summonses issued last year, with 349,289 summonses for various offences compared to 263,786 issued in 2022. State JPJ director, Azrin Borhan said that technical offences related to vehicles recorded the highest number at 111,837, followed

Palestine seal first Asian Cup win to reach knockout stage for first time

DOHA: Despite the difficulties faced due to the war in Gaza, Palestine created history by qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup round of 16 after trashing Hong Kong 3-0 at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium here last night. The victory, their first-ever win in Asian Cup Finals history, was enough

UNn chief: Gaza’s unprecedented destruction needs urgent aid

WASHINGTON: United Nations (UN) secretary-general Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the destruction the people in Gaza have been enduring is on a scale not known in “recent history.” Guterres said at a UN Security Council session on the situation in Gaza that the last 100 days have been “heart-breaking and catastrophic”

Chinese research vessel to visit Maldives, won’t conduct survey

NEW DELHI: The Maldives government said it has cleared a port visit by a Chinese research vessel but the ship would not conduct any survey while in the Maldivian waters. “Such port calls not only enhance bilateral ties between the Maldives and its partner countries, but also demonstrate the centuries

Malaysia demands accountability for Israel’s violations of international law  

NEW YORK: Malaysia demands accountability for Israel’s clear violations of international law in Gaza, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The lack of accountability for Israel’s war crimes in Gaza undermines the legitimacy of international law, and efforts towards ending the illegal occupation of Palestine. Mohamad said this at