Malaysian royalty

Malaysian King buys stake in miner expanding into rare earths

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bought 2.25% of the firm’s issued shares from its managing director Pek Kok Sam at $0.425 per share.

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

Negeri Sembilan royal row: Revocation of 10 exco members’ appointments official, says state gazette

The gazette was issued upon an order by the state’s ruler, Muhriz Munawir.

Bids for Malaysia’s special ‘H’ licence plate series garner record $28.6m in five days

Malaysia raised RM91.2 million in revenue over five days from the “H” vanity licence plate series, setting new records for successful bids.

Negeri Sembilan ruler sacks state exco members but chief minister says business as usual

Members of the executive council, other than the Menteri Besar, hold office at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan (in orange).

Negeri Sembilan royal row: Signing document to depose ruler an act of treason, says council

The council said the state government and all state officers shall continue to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne in twist to royal saga

Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.

Vivian Balakrishnan officiates opening of Singapore’s new consulate in JB; meets Malaysia’s King

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (left) with Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the polo grounds of the Istana Pasir Pelangi.

Election sketchbook

On the trail of the Negeri Sembilan campaign

Negeri Sembilan will go to the polls on Aug 1 against the backdrop of a royal tussle and racially charged campaigning.

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