KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is providing 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday period, marking the largest capacity increase in the company’s history. The move aims to accommodate an extraordinary surge in demand following the overlap of three major public holidays within a two-week period, namely Hari Raya Aidiladha, Wesak Day and the Official Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. KTMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri said the capacity provided for the festive season has surpassed the company’s previous records for train services. “This time, we […]

JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 (Bernama) — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced a commemorative photography session at Tangga Selat, Istana Besar Johor, in conjunction with UMNO’s 80th anniversary celebration today. According to a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page, His Majesty was accompanied by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail. Tangga Selat is recognised as the site where UMNO was founded on May 11, 1946. Sultan Ibrahim was welcomed by UMNO president and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Johor UMNO liaison chief and Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. […]

MOSCOW, May 9 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) – His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Malaysia in 2027, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. His Majesty also thanked Putin for the warm welcome in Moscow and invited him to make a state visit to Malaysia next year, which will mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Relations between Russia and Malaysia are developing well, said Putin. “Our relations between our countries are developing well. Next year we celebrate the anniversary of our diplomatic relations,” Putin said at a meeting with the Malaysian […]

JOHOR BAHRU: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, was briefed on current developments regarding the administration and progress of state development projects by the Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, was also presented with initiatives implemented by the state government to strengthen the economy and the well-being of the people. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, the development was presented during a session with His Majesty at Istana Pasir Pelangi, here. Also present was Johor Legal Advisor, Datuk Abd Aziz Engan. — BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today performed Aidiltiri prayers at Surau Utama Istana Negara here. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his wife Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis were also in attendance. Also present were Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. Also […]

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to the security forces and enforcement agencies who remain committed to carrying out their trust and responsibilities during the Aidilfitri celebrations. Through a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook today, His Majesty highly praised the sacrifices of security and enforcement personnel who remain on duty to ensure that peace, public order and the well-being of the people are maintained even though other communities are celebrating Lebaran with their families. Sultan Ibrahim also prayed that all members of the security forces would always be under the protection of Allah […]

JOHOR BAHRU: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has agreed to depart for Saint Petersburg, Russia for a special visit starting today until Tuesday (27 Jan). The matter was shared through a post with a photo on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook today. His Majesty’s visit to Saint Petersburg was at the special invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Earlier, a special plane carrying Sultan Ibrahim departed from the Royal Hangar at Senai International Airport (LTAS) at 8.25 am. The Acting Sultan of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, and Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj, also travelled to […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, today received an audience with the founder of Malik Streams Group, Datuk Abdul Malik Dasthigeer. Quoting a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook, during the meeting, His Majesty agreed to receive a donation of RM1 million from the Malik Streams Group for the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (YSIJ) to carry out community work. In addition, the company also channeled RM100,000 to the Sultanah Rogayah Foundation, a foundation under the patronage of the Johor Royal Family which focuses on helping the Indian community. -Agency

JOHOR BAHRU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim safely arrived at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, today to begin a special visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The special plane carrying His Majesty landed at 11.45 am UAE time (3.45 pm local time). Through a post uploaded on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, his departure was welcomed by Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri. Also present was the Malaysian Ambassador to the UAE, Tengku Datuk Sirajuzzaman Tengku Mohamed Ariffin. His Majesty’s special visit to the UAE is at the invitation of […]

RIYADH: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim was welcomed with a state welcome ceremony at the Al-Yamamah Palace here today in conjunction with a four-day state visit to Saudi Arabia which began yesterday. The ceremony began at approximately 1.30pm (6.30pm Malaysian time) and Sultan Ibrahim’s departure was welcomed by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister […]

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 PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — Malaysia’s 68th Merdeka celebration kicked off in grand style this morning, with thousands thronging the boulevards of Putrajaya for the National Day and...

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