14TH Yang di-Pertuan Agong sworn in The of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul royal attire called Sikap consisting of a Pertuan Agong, with Prime Minister Halim Mu'azam Shah, took the oath of short jacket with a high collar, tenggolok Seri Najib Tun Razak then reading office as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan (headdress), long pants, sampin, bengkung out the proclamation. This was followed Agong at a ceremony steeped in royal (cummerbund) and complete with a keris by the signing of the proclamation of traditions at Istana Negara, in Kuala (Malay dagger). appointment letter by Sultan Muhammad Lumpur on December 13, 2011. V as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Tuanku Abdul Halim then made the pledge the proclamation also read out by Najib. This is the second time that Tuanku Abdul and signed the instrument of office before Halim has been chosen as King, the first the other rulers. The Sultan of Perak, The ceremony was attended by all the time from Jan 21, 1970 to Sept 20, 1975, Sultan Azlan Shah, and Sultan of Pahang, Malay rulers of the respective states except having been appointed to the post at age Sultan Ahmad Shah, were the witnesses to Terengganu, which was represented by 43, making him among the youngest the signing of the document. Tengku Sri Temenggong , Malay rulers to hold the post. Tuanku Tengku Baharuddin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Halim was chosen by the Malay rulers the The ceremony proceeded with the taking Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. Also second time for the post at the 226th of oath and signing of the instrument of present were the four Yang Dipertua (Special) Meeting of the Conference of office as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Negeri, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Rulers held at Istana Negara on Oct 14, by the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhyiddin Yassin, cabinet ministers and 2011 for a five-year period, effective Muhammad V, 42, followed by the heads of department. today. reciting of the "doa" by the chief imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh The ceremony which was broadcast live Tuanku Abdul Halim, 84, who was before Ismail Muhammad. The Keeper of the over RTM1, ended with the reciting of the this the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Rulers' Seal then asked for the meeting of "doa" by Federal Territory Mufti Datuk since Dec 13, 2006, replaces the Sultan of the Conference of Rulers be adjourned to Wan Zahidi Wan Teh. Tuanku Abdul Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, another date to be determined later. Halim then met with the cabinet ministers who ended his term as the 13th Yang and heads of department led by Najib in di-Pertuan Agong yesterday. The rotation The ceremony continued with the signing the Seri Mahkota Room of the palace. - system for the post of Yang di-Pertuan of the proclamation of appointment letter Bernama Agong among the nine Malay hereditary by Tuanku Abdul Halim as Yang di- rulers began since the country's independence on Aug 31, 1957.

The ceremony today was the first held at the new, magestic and sprawling Istana Negara which bears Islamic and Malay architectural elements and located on a 96.52ha site in Jalan Duta, here. The ceremony began at 11.15am, with the 227th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers convened in conjunction with the taking of oath and signing of the instrument of office at the Balairong Seri (Throne Room).

The meeting was chaired by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, presented the instrument of office to Tuanku Abdul Halim, who was in a Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim with Queen Hamimah—AP Photo / Vincent Thian Najib addresses inaugural Global Movement of Moderates conference Kuala Lumpur Jan 17: Prime themed "In Pursuit of an Enduring and Najib said in strengthening national Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Just Peace," seeks to remind of "the unity, had introduced the Razak today delivered a keynote cardinal responsibility of respecting 1Malaysia concept that calls for the address at the inaugural the differences, where extremism has acceptance of diversity as a source of International Conference on the used their vociferousness to drown out greater unity and to bring the people Global Movement of Moderates the dissent of the moderates." together in a just and harmonious

(ICGMM), keeping the momentum relationship. "We would like to play In his forward message in the going for the call he first made in out part in promoting a truly global conference's programme book, Najib 2010. understanding, harmony and said, the time has come for moderates tolerance," he added. Najib first mooted the idea for the of all countries, of all religions to take movement in his maiden speech at the back the centre, to reclaim the agenda The prime minister foresees the 65th session of the United Nations for peace and pragmatism, and to ICGMM to be "the very genesis of the General Assembly in New York in marginalised the extremists. perpetual peace that our future

September 2010 where he urged world generation would once again He said the ICGMM aims to provide a leaders to embark on building a preserve." platform for all to learn from each "Global Movement of Moderates" other and foster understanding in this Najib also launched his book, titled from all faiths to reclaim the agenda time of great disarray. "Indeed history "Global Movement of Moderates" and for peace and pragmatism, and to has shown us the greater civilisation the Global Movement Moderates marginalise the extremists. had to overcome greater struggles. Foundation. - BERNAMA

He has since been promoting the "However at this critical juncture of agenda at both at local and our material progress, although international forums. The three-day conflicts and clashes persist, the room conference here gathers 50 speakers for dialogue and peaceful co-existence from various fields and 350 delegates had grown even broader. "Hence it is from over 70 countries. imperative that we incorporate a vision Organised by the alumni of the of mutual trust based on a mixture of International Islamic University of methodical arguments and normative Malaysia (IIUM), the conference, aspirations," he said.

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak at the ICGMM 2012 in Kuala Lumpur

Sharing the Chinese New Year spirit Prime Minister Datuk Lek, amid the beating of Seri Najib Tun Razak the drums and dragon and attended the Chinese New lion dance performances.

Year open house organ- Present were Deputy Prime ised by Barisan Nasional Minister Tan Sri (BN) component parties, Muhyiddin Yassin and wife MCA and Gerakan, in Puan Sri Norainee Abdul Kuala Lumpur on Jan 23, Rahman as well as former 2012. prime ministers Tun Dr Najib, accompanied by his Mahathir Mohamad and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Tun Abdullah Ahmad Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor at CNY Open House in Kuala Lumpur Mansor, attended the MCA Badawi. Datuk Seri M. Kayveas Penang BN Chinese New open house at the party's Cabinet ministers and other were also at the open Year open house at headquarters in Jalan BN leaders including house. Najib and wife later Tanjong City Marina in Ampang. Gerakan president Tan Sri attended the Gerakan open George Town, and the He was greeted on arrival at Dr Koh Tsu Koon, MIC house at Menara PGRM in 1Malaysia Open House in 9.50am by MCA president president Datuk G. Cheras. The prime minister Sitiawan, Perak. Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Palanivel and PPP president is scheduled to attend the - BERNAMA Malaysia goes on show at Malaysia Night the World Travel Market won Brand Events 2011 Award Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board in London displays the true colours of Malaysia at the Annual World Trade Market event here in November 2011.

The annual event held every November is a must for the trade business. Some 48 other Malaysian travel business and tourism organisations have joined the show under the spectacular ‘Malaysia Raja Badrulnizam, Trade Commissioner, MATRADE UK with the award. Truly Asia’ booth. The Malaysia Night event at Trafalgar Square last Speaking at the event, Dato Haji September have won the Brand Events Award: The Azizan Noordin, Acting Director Best Event in the UK (Leisure Category). General of Tourism Malaysia said, The announcement and award giving ceremony was this is the 18th time Tourism held at The Underglobe Theatre, London on 30th Malaysia participated in the WTM November and a total of 14 categories were event. They have recently launched nominated. ‘Malaysia Night’ at Trafalgar Square was the new 30 and 60 seconds TV recognised as the best event in the UK in terms of commercial which will be aired Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah (left) at the opening ceremony. branding and marketing that has the potential to be a globally. yearly event and for attracting more than 20,000 holiday packages to Langkawi. Also They were also promoting the newly visitors to taste a wide selection of authentic on the show is the MAS stop-over renovated Tun Abdul Razak Malaysian cuisine and food products, as well as package for 2012. - Photo Tourism Heritage Park and the luxury enjoying traditional Malaysian cultural performance. Malaysia. Staff awarded with medal Year End party at the for outstanding service High Commission

Mr. Ravi Pillai (left) and Mrs. Florence Bakar (right) with the Dato’ Sri Zakaria Sulong, the High Commissioner after the award ceremony at the High Commission conference room.

Two long-serving staffs of the High Commission of Malaysia, London were awarded the Pingat Pangkuan Negara (P.P.N) The High Commission’s Sports and Social Club held the annual for their outstanding service. year-end party on December 23, 2011. Guests were entertained

Mr. Ravi Pillai who has served for nearly 40 years was the High with live music and served with a variety of Malaysian and Commission’s Press Officer while Mrs. Florence Bakar who has International cuisine. H.E Dato’ Sri Zakaria Sulong, the High served for over 38 years is currently the Social Secretary to the Commissioner whose birthday fell on the same day was High Commissioner. Both received their medals from the High presented with a surprise birthday cake by the staffs of the High Commissioner, Dato’ Sri Zakaria Sulong on behalf of the Commission. The highlight of the event was the raffles draw Government of Malaysia. with many attractive prizes. Arrivals and Departures

Prof. Madya Dr. Rosman Ms. Rahanah Abdullah Mr. Mohamad Ali Iqbal Abdullah PA to Deputy High Abdul Khalid Director of Education Commissioner Chief Representative of Malaysia Departure: Middle of Bank Negera Departure: 1 Dec, 2011 December 2011 Departure: End of Spouse: Prof. Dr. Nor December 2011 Aini Ab Shukur

Ms. Zaharizan Zahari Mr. Ruzaidi Ismail Mr. Khairul Gadafi PA to H.E the High Assistant Attaché Kamaludin Commissioner (Immigration) First Secretary (Political) Departure: Middle of Arrival: 1 November High Commission December 2011 2011 Departure: Early of Spouse: Ms. Hasidah January 2012 Hassim

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Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open 2012

World number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei won his eighth Malaysia Open title on Jan 15. The win will boost his confidence in the coming London Olympics. He played H.E Dato’ Sri Zakaria Sulong, the High Commissioner received a courtesy visit from the delegation of the Japan's Kenichi Tago to win 21-6 21-13 in just 36 minutes. Commonwealth Journalist Association Sarawak (CJA) on Jan 25, 2012. Photo by Reuters.

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