Berita Desk delivers breaking news, politics, business, sports and lifestyle coverage from Malaysia and Southeast Asia — trusted, timely and independent.
The Raja of Perlis hosted the army chief in a formal audience at Istana Arau, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the royal institution and the military in safeguarding national security and development.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged his administration's commitment to strengthening the royal institution and preserving state traditions while maintaining cooperation with the federal government.
Negeri Sembilan's royal palace has rescinded two prestigious state honours held by former Menteri Besar Tan Sri Rais Yatim, citing the need to protect the dignity of the Royal Institution.
Negeri Sembilan police have begun investigating a TikTok video that reportedly contains political party statements concerning the state's royal institution, with 11 complaints filed ahead of Saturday's state election.
The Negeri Sembilan Palace has cautioned all political parties competing in the upcoming state election to refrain from invoking or misrepresenting the royal institution in their campaign materials and speeches.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned political parties against using Negeri Sembilan's royal institution as a campaign tool in the state election, warning against politicising constitutional matters.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has entered a not guilty plea in the Sessions Court in Seremban regarding allegations of posting seditious material on Facebook targeting the Negri Sembilan Royal Institution.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has mandated psychiatric assessment for a 37-year-old man who admitted to insulting and threatening the Terengganu royal family through online posts, raising questions about mental health interventions in criminal proceedings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned political parties against involving Malaysia's royal institutions in election-related political disputes, urging mature dialogue among politicians.
A Malaysian High Court has reversed the acquittal of political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, requiring him to mount a defence against defamation charges related to statements he made concerning an alleged audience involving the King two years ago.