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Many Complaints Over Uncleanliness In Selangor, Says Sultan Sharafuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced deep concern over the worsening cleanliness in Selangor, saying he has received numerous complaints and wants immediate action to restore the state’s image.  “In […] Continue Reading

Sultan Of Selangor Calls For Halt To Hate Postings On Social Media

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed deep concern over the many hate postings and comments on social media, saying he is disturbed over the rising tide of issues of race and religion, […] Continue Reading

Selangor Sultan Ticks Of Rowdy Lawmakers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) — The Sultan of Selangor has asked Members of Parliament to represent the rakyat (people) with respect, dignity and integrity. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah took aim at some MPs who descend into shouting matches and disorderly […] Continue Reading

“Stop this nonsense”: Selangor sultan slams racial, religious taunts online

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says terms like ‘Type C’ and ‘Type M’ have no place in a multiracial country like Malaysia. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said many comments and postings on social media touching on race and religion are provocative, […] Continue Reading

Sultan Sharafuddin Saddened By Rising Violence Involving Minors, Including In Schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed continued sadness over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Utama 4 in Petaling Jaya in October. “I never imagined that such a tragedy […] Continue Reading

Selangor Sultan Thanks Rakyat For Wishes, Prayers On His 80th Birthday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has thanked the rakyat for their wishes and prayers on his 80th birthday this year, saying he looks forward next year to marking the 25th anniversary of his reign as the […] Continue Reading

State Rights Must Not Overshadow National Interests, Says Selangor Sultan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed concern over the practice of certain states amplifying state rights, saying there must be an awareness of the broader national interest. The Sultan of Selangor said the principles of […] Continue Reading

Setting The Benchmark Higher For ASEAN

United States President Donald Trump upon arrival in Malaysia yesterday for the 47th ASEAN Summit, in high spirits as he is warmly greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and a lively troupe of traditional Malay dancers in vibrant […] Continue Reading

Malaysia In Spotlight As World Leaders, Including Trump, Gather In Kuala Lumpur For 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) — The spotlight will be on Malaysia when the country hosts the ASEAN Summit this weekend with a large turnout of world leaders including United States (US) President Donald Trump. To date, only two distinct […] Continue Reading

Proton drives the country to a higher level

Proton’s e.Mas 7 electric vehicles at the company’s plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia. — PHOTO: BLOOMBERG IT’S an exciting time to be in Tanjung Malim, a town in Perak, which is actually nearer to Kuala Lumpur than Ipoh as […] Continue Reading