TOKYO, April 1 — Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram — but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live today in a cautious social media debut for the ancient monarchy. The first 19 posts are formally staged photos and videos of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako carrying out royal … Read more
SERDANG, April 1 — Police have identified the family of five swept away by strong currents while fishing in a monsoon drain near a stream in Jalan KP 4/9 Kota Perdana, Seri Kembangan, yesterday afternoon as Indonesian nationals. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said the victim found drowned is the couple’s eldest son, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the family of former English teacher Anne Ooi, also known as “Aunty Bersih”, who died on Monday. Anwar described Ooi, who passed away at the age of 78, as a diligent activist and a role model for future generations … Read more
LONDON, March 27 — Britain’s royal family has been forced to radically change the way it communicates because of social media, after speculation ran riot about the health of Catherine, Princess of Wales. The 42-year-old princess, widely known as Kate, last week announced that she was receiving cancer treatment, two months after having abdominal surgery. … Read more
MARCH 26 — As the Government tables the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, particularly the long-awaited ‘Mothers’ Amendment’ that will grant Malaysian mothers the equal right to confer citizenship to their overseas-born children, Family Frontiers and the Malaysian Mothers’ Network remain concerned about certain aspects of the bill. Non-Retroactive Nature of the Bill Firstly, the non-retroactive … Read more
LONDON, March 23 — Serious health issues, fallouts and scandals have plunged the UK royal family into a staffing crisis, with responsibility for public duties falling heavily on its older members. Here are the circumstances of the family’s senior members and how the institution is adapting to its personnel shortfall. King Charles III Advertisement The … Read more
JERTIH, March 18 — The Terengganu government and relevant authorities will approach family members and relatives of Ariffin Muhammad, also known as Ayah Pin, as part of the effort to guide them in the right path, said State Information, Preaching and Syariah Empowerment Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi. He said establishing good relationships … Read more
LONDON, March 17 — Steve Harley—the frontman of British glam rock band Cockney Rebel—has died at the age of 73, his family announced today. He was best known for the song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), which topped the UK charts in 1975. Harley wrote the hit, which went on to sell … Read more
MARCH 8 — It’s been a year since the Malaysian government made a commitment to enable Malaysian women to confer citizenship to their children born overseas by operation by law, on an equal basis with men. The Government’s announcement to amend Part I Section 1(1)(d) and 1(1)(e) Part II, Section 1(c) and 1(c) of the … Read more
PETALING JAYA, March 6 — American actor Mark Wahlberg is currently focused on producing family-friendly films. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wahlberg stated his preference for such projects as he embraces the ageing process, echoing his recent roles in The Family Plan (2023), Uncharted (2022), and Arthur the King (2024). “You know, I do enjoy … Read more
