King, Queen extend New Year greetings

 

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KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has called on the people to continue strengthening unity and mutual respect among one another for the harmony of the country.

In a New Year message posted on his official Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim, together with Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, prayed that 2026 will bring continued well-being and prosperity to the nation.

"His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extend their New Year 2026 greetings to all Malaysians.

"Their Majesties pray that Malaysia will always be under Allah's protection and be blessed with lasting peace, progress, and prosperity." - NST

Navy helicopter crashes off Melaka, all four on board rescued

 

A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter is believed to have crashed in the Straits of Malacca off Klebang, Melaka. - PIC FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter is believed to have crashed in the Straits of Malacca off Klebang, Melaka.

The New Straits Times understands that all four people on board were rescued from the AgustaWestland Super Lynx anti-submarine warfare helicopter.

However, the condition of those rescued and the exact time of the incident have not been confirmed.

As of press time, NST has reached out to the RMN for further details. - NST

PM ushers in New Year with revellers at Bukit Bintang

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at Bukit Bintang tonight to join the New Year’s Eve countdown, greeted by cheering crowds lining the streets.

Revellers waved and called out as he made his way through the Pavilion Bukit Bintang area where the Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival is being held.

Before reaching at his designated spot, the Prime Minister moved through the crowd, exchanging greetings with attendees.

Their cheers created a lively and festive atmosphere ahead of the countdown with attendees taking photos and videos to capture the moment.

There were also cultural performances to entertain the attendees ahead of the countdown.

On stage, the Prime Minister waved the VM2026 flag with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing, while performers sang the VM2026 theme song. - Star

Revellers thronging Bukit Bintang for thethe Visit Malaysia 2026 countdown festival is being held. - Photo: Bernama