Malaysian royalty

Throne dispute in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan halts rulers’ conference, Aug 1 state polls in doubt

The Conference of Rulers’ postponement comes despite both the state’s and Malaysia’s federal government recognising only Muhriz Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, or Yamtuan.

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Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir being greeted by his subjects at Friday prayers on June 5, even as rebel aristocrats installed a replacement the same day.

Malaysia PM meets with king amid talk of early elections

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing pressure to call polls ahead of schedule.

Malaysia considering legal action against Meta over fake royal accounts

Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government was studying possible legal action against social media platforms that fail to address the issue.

Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar said there is no need for any party to politicise the matter.

Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute deepens as dissenters’ seats lie empty at state assembly

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan Malay ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir in the state assembly were left vacated.

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

The four Undang of Negeri Sembilan has announced the sacking of the state's Malay Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

S’pore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House, discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli (foreground, left) and Education Minister Desmond Lee (back, left), together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail (foreground, right) and his wife Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (back, second from left).

‘No one is above the law’: Malaysian King warns graft offenders in government agencies

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar stressed that graft is a betrayal of public trust and will not be tolerated in the country’s administration.

How one Sarawak farm became S’pore’s sole live pig supplier after 18-year trade ban

Dr Ng Yi Xian with her brother Dr Ng Yong Han and her mother and founder of Kuching-based Green Breeder, Ms Veronica Chew.

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