![India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717945900_TBMODI.jpg)
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
![New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716172416_tbPresidentialoffic.jpg)
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
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 2) - Leadership Transition Lessons for Malaysia?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to political analyst Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Wed May 15 2024
Consider This: Singapore New PM (Part 1) - Lawrence Wong’s Premiership, A new Chapter?
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime Minister today, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong after a 20-year tenure. This leadership transition is only the third since Singapore's independence in 1965. What kind of Singapore is Wong inheriting, and how will his leadership shape the nation's future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Ja Ian Chong from the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.
Wed May 15 2024
![Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715078143_TBVLADIMIR.jpg)
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
![Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713172917_TBLawrenceWong.jpg)
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
![PM extends highest congratulations to new King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim PM extends highest congratulations to new King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706686306_TBAgongjpg.jpg)
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 Malay rulers arrive at Istana Negara for special Conference of Rulers meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702348209_TBIstanaNegaraj.jpg)
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 Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702268985_TBmichaelmujahli.jpg)
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 New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701053486_TBNewZealandParl.jpg)
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 King grants audience to Thai PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697009792_YDPA.jpg)
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
![Suhaizan sworn in as Pulai MP, Nik Abduh as senator Suhaizan sworn in as Pulai MP, Nik Abduh as senator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695090746_SuhaizanKaiat.jpg)
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 sworn in as Simpang Jeram assemblyman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693485709_TBNazriAbdulRahman.jpg)
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
![Law sworn in as Penang state speaker for third term Law sworn in as Penang state speaker for third term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693290289_DUNpulaupinang.jpg)
Law sworn in as Penang state speaker for third term
The ceremony then proceeded with the swearing-in of 40 assemblymen who won the state election, led by Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Ahmad Samsuri sworn in as Terengganu MB for second term Ahmad Samsuri sworn in as Terengganu MB for second term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692086927_SamsuriMokhtar.jpg)
Ahmad Samsuri sworn in as Terengganu MB for second term
Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar took his oath of office at Istana Syarqiyyah in Chendering today.
Tue Aug 15 2023