India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term.
Sun Jun 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Vladimir Putin, in power since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
Tue May 07 2024
London police arrest sword-wielding man after reports of stabbing
The man was arrested following reports of people having been stabbed during a serious incident in northeast London.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
Lawrence Wong said he would announce a new cabinet line-up a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister.
Tue Apr 16 2024
AI potential new tool for financial scammers in Malaysia
AI is a double-edged sword in that it can be used for beneficial or nefarious purposes.
Fri Feb 09 2024
PM extends highest congratulations to new King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in today as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Malay rulers arrive at Istana Negara for special Conference of Rulers meeting
At the meeting, Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will be sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators
The appointments are made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Mon Dec 11 2023
New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week
The New Zealand Green Party launched a petition to keep the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Mon Nov 27 2023
King grants audience to Thai PM
Srettha Thavisin is on his maiden visit to the country after being sworn in as Prime Minister on Sept 5.
Wed Oct 11 2023
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China
For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China's rise as an economic powerhouse presents a double-edged sword.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Suhaizan sworn in as Pulai MP, Nik Abduh as senator
Johor Amanah vice-chairman Suhaizan Kaiat took his oath of office as a Member of the Dewan Rakyat here today.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Nazri sworn in as Simpang Jeram assemblyman
Nazri Abdul Rahman won the Simpang Jeram state seat with a 3,514-vote majority.
Thu Sep 14 2023