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CNA
2 hours ago
- General
- CNA
Brunei sultan discharged from hospital
KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has been discharged from hospital and will remain in the Malaysian capital for a few more days to rest, his office said on Saturday (May 31). Sultan Hassanal was admitted to hospital in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, though his office had insisted the world's longest-serving monarch was in "good health". "His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah ... praise be to God, is back at the Grand Hyatt Hotel after resting a few days at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur," his office said in an Instagram post on Saturday. "Medical experts have advised His Majesty to continue resting for a few more days before departing back to Brunei," it added. The 78-year-old sultan was in Kuala Lumpur for a summit with other Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders. A statement from the Brunei Prime Minister's Office - a position held by the sultan - on Tuesday said the monarch had been feeling tired and that Malaysian health experts had advised him to rest for a few days at the National Heart Institute. Sultan Hassanal ascended the throne in 1967. He is one of the richest people on the planet, and comes from a family that has ruled Brunei for more than 600 years. His decades ruling Brunei have seen the country gain full independence from Britain and living standards soar to among the highest globally. But his reign has also been marked by controversies including the introduction of tough Islamic laws legislating penalties such as the severing of limbs and death by stoning.
Free Malaysia Today
4 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Brunei sultan discharged from IJN, to continue resting
The sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur after being discharged from the National Heart Institute. (Instagram pic) PETALING JAYA : Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has been discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur after spending five days at the hospital. In an Instagram post, the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei said the sultan was advised to spend several days resting in Kuala Lumpur before flying home. Sultan Hassanal, who was in the federal capital for the Asean Summit and related meetings, occupies several key posts in Brunei such as that of prime minister, finance minister, and defence minister, among others. He was admitted to IJN on Tuesday, with AFP reporting that it was due to fatigue. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who later visited the sultan said he was in good condition.
South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah discharged from hospital in Malaysia
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has been discharged from hospital and will remain in the Malaysian capital for a few more days to rest, his office has said. Advertisement Sultan Hassanal was admitted to hospital in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, though his office had insisted the world's longest-serving monarch was in 'good health'. 'His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah … praise be to God, is back at the Grand Hyatt Hotel after resting a few days at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur,' his office said in an Instagram post on Saturday. 'Medical experts have advised His Majesty to continue resting for a few more days before departing back to Brunei,' it added. People walk outside the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27. Photo: EPA-EFE The 78-year-old sultan was in Kuala Lumpur for a summit with other Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders.
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Brunei DPMM part ways with Singapore Premier League, returns to Malaysia Super League
SINGAPORE: There has been a mixed reaction from the football fans in both Singapore and Malaysia when it was announced that Brunei DPMM Football Club will no longer be participating in the upcoming season of the Singapore Premier League (SPL). Instead, Brunei's only professional club will be making a return to the Malaysian Super League. DPMM last played in Malaysia during the 2007-2008 season before making the switch to Singapore's professional league for the 2009 season. The latest development was first announced by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) on May 22, stating that it acknowledges that Brunei DPMM will not participate in the SPL after the 2024/25 season. 'The decision was reached following discussions between FAS and DPMM, with the Brunei-based club expressing their intent to compete in other leagues. As the league's only overseas-based club, they brought diversity, professionalism, and a competitive edge that enriched the local football scene,' said FAS in the media release. FAS general secretary, Mr Chew Chun-Liang added that while the association are sad to see the DPMM leave the SPL, they understand the club's position and both (FAS and DPMM) are parting ways with the full support and appreciation from the FAS. 'DPMM has been a respected member of the SPL and a valued partner in the development of regional football. Their staff and players have consistently displayed an exemplary sporting spirit, and the club's impact on Singapore football will be long remembered. We wish them the very best in their future endeavours,' said FAS General Secretary Mr Chew Chun-Liang. Singapore Premier League 2024-2025 season final standings. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/SingaporePremierLeague) This year's SPL was won by a local club, Lion City Sailors, on 72 points, eight points ahead of second-place Tampines Rovers. DPMM ended the season in fifth position on 44 points. They won 12 matches, drew eight and suffered 12 losses. DPMM failed to advance to the Singapore Cup final, as they were edged out 5-2 on aggregate by Sailors in the semi-finals. In the other semi-finals, Tampines faced a tough battle against Thai side BG Pathum, with the SPL club eventually winning 4-3 on aggregate after extra time in the second leg. For a former footballer who had previously played for a mid-table team in the SPL, he wishes DPMM all the best for their return to the Malaysian League and hopes that FAS will now prioritise elevating the local professional league. 'I do not have anything against foreign clubs playing in Singapore. I have played against DPMM and also the Japanese club Albirex Niigata (S) during my playing career. These foreign clubs certainly bring excitement to the league. 'However, we have seen several foreign clubs come and go throughout the years. They need to bring value to the whole football ecosystem in Singapore,' shared the former footballer with The Independent Singapore . While some welcomed the move by DPMM, others questioned the club's topsy-turvy decision, which had brought them to play in both Singapore and Malaysia in recent years. 'The atmosphere was good when either Brunei or DPMM played in the Malaysian league. But the club has to be consistent and focus on long-term goals to develop their players, who form the bulk of their national team,' said Azman, a 50-year-old football fan in Malaysia. The midfielder, who wants to remain anonymous, feels that FAS should now focus on the growth and development of local clubs rather than inviting more foreign clubs to compete in Singapore in the future. 'We have always heard talks of expanding the league, so now we should focus on assisting local clubs to improve their standard and for FAS to do more in promoting local football and the league. For clubs that have aspirations to play in the SPL, they should receive the necessary guidance and expertise from FAS,' added the former Singapore Premier League footballer. MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE TO FEATURE 14 CLUBS, PERAK AND KEDAH AXED The new Malaysia Super League season is expected to start in August. It will feature 14 clubs, including the inclusion of two clubs, Melaka Football Club and Immigration Football Club, champions and runners-up of the Amateur Football League's (AFL) A1 League. DPMM will join the ranks of Johor Darul Ta'zim. The club owned by Johor's Crown Prince have dominated and won the Malaysia Super League title consecutively from 2014 to 2025. The remaining clubs for the new Super League season are: Selangor, Sabah, Terengganu, Penang, Kuching City, Sri Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur City, PDRM, and Kelantan. Citing financial issues, both Perak and Kedah have been dropped from the upcoming Malaysia Super League season. However, according to AFL chairman Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi, both clubs will still continue to be active in the local football league and will participate in the AFL A1 league for the new season. Johor lifted their third consecutive Malaysia Cup, winning 2-1 against Pahang on April 26, 2025 at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/malaysianfootballleague) Following the announcement by FAS on May 22, the Malaysian Football League (MFL) released a statement a day later to welcome the Brunei club for the upcoming 2025-2026 Malaysia Super League. 'DPMM FC will play as an invited club after receiving approval from the International Football Federation (FIFA) to participate in Malaysia's professional league, the Super League, which is expected to begin in August 2025. 'MFL warmly welcomes the presence of DPMM FC to add more competition and excitement to the Malaysian League 2025–2026 after their last appearance in the Super League in 2008,' read the statement by MFL. It was not the first time that a Brunei-based club had played in the Malaysian league. Prior to that, the Brunei Football Association had sent a team, mostly made up of their national team players, which debuted in the 1979 Malaysia Cup and later played during Malaysia's semi-pro league era in the 80s and 90s. Brunei previously won the Malaysia Cup in 1999, defeating Sarawak 2-1 at the iconic Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. For club-side DPMM, their best ever finish in Malaysia was third place during the 2005-2006 Super League season.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
About 80% growth in trade exchange between Qatar and Malaysia
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber participated in the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum held yesterday, in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Chamber's delegation was headed by Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and included Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al-Misnad and Nasser bin Suleiman Al-Haidar, both members of the Board. The forum featured working sessions focused on driving investment in ASEAN and GCC countries, the impact of artificial intelligence on various sectors, enhancing investments between ASEAN, the GCC, and China, accelerating strategic investments in the energy sector across the ASEAN region, and promoting strategic growth in the energy and logistics sectors. On the sidelines of the forum, Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, met with H E Dato Amin Abdullah, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Sultanate of Brunei. During the meeting, they discussed areas of mutual cooperation and ways to strengthen ties with the Brunei Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including the signing of agreements in this regard. Al-Athba also met with Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, where they discussed trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance mutual investments. In press remarks on the sidelines of the forum, Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba emphasized the aspiration of the private sector in Qatar and GCC countries to strengthen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), noting that ASEAN is one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world. It enjoys a strategic location along global trade routes and a growing economy, with a population of approximately 690 million—factors highly valued by Gulf investors when considering global expansion and increasing their presence in Southeast Asia. He pointed to the strong economic and trade relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Malaysia, which have witnessed significant growth in recent years. Malaysia is considered one of Qatar's key trading partners in Southeast Asia, with bilateral trade volume reached QR5.2bn in 2024, compared to QR2.9bn in 2023, marking an 80% increase. Al-Athba called on businesspeople in ASEAN countries and China to explore the business environment in Qatar, take advantage of investment incentives, and establish commercial alliances with Qatari companies across various sectors. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
