KUALA LUMPUR: The Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia showcases the distinctive features and uniqueness of the country’s Constitutional Monarchy system. We continue to uphold this long-standing tradition,” he said when appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s programme, ‘Granstan Khas Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17’, on Saturday. This clearly illustrates the significant role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in balancing the country's governance,” he said. In addition, he said through this provision, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong can use his wisdom to resolve issues, including political crises. "For example, in 2021, when there were uncertainties in the democratic process, it was evident that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong stepped forward and resolved the issues created by political players themselves.

July 20, 2024 11:20 UTC

Former Kisii governor James Ongwae has sent a congratulatory message to Julius Migosi Ogamba for his nomination as Cabinet Secretary for Education. Migosi is on course to replace Ezekiel Machogu in the education docket. During the 2022 elections, Migosi was Machogu’s running mate in the Kisii gubernatorial race. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ogamba on his nomination as CS for Education,” Ongwae said. Ongwae said he looks forward to witnessing the impact Migosi will make as he takes on the responsibility.

July 20, 2024 11:11 UTC

Northern Rail, Greater Anglia and other rail firms prosecuted alleged fare evaders under a system which allows certain offences to be prosecuted in private rather than in open court, known as the single justice procedure (SJP), after being given the power in 2016. As many as 75,000 prosecutions are thought to have been processed in that way, it was previously heard in court. In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, Brian O’Neill KC, representing Northern Rail, said both his company and Greater Anglia “recognise there was no power” to pursue such prosecutions. The hearing concerned six “test cases” of fare evasion prosecutions, with both Northern Rail and Greater Anglia dealing with three prosecutions each. In all six cases, a prosecution was brought by the rail companies via the SJP under the RRA 1889.

July 20, 2024 10:54 UTC

Kenyan newspapers headlines on Saturday, July 20: Photos/screengrabs: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Taifa Leo and The Star. Sources intimated to the paper that all was set until Thursday night, but Raila reported met a former political bigwig who reportedly dissuaded him from joining Ruto. Sources said that on Friday morning, Raila asked Ruto to give him more time to consult. Musyoka insisted he and his friends, those still in Azimio, would not join the Kenya Kwanza government. "Finally, we reiterate our public position, that when it comes to siding with Gen Z and the Kenyan people vs. the Kenya Kwanza regime, the decision is as obvious as day and night.

July 20, 2024 10:04 UTC

Equally important, the protesting youth demanded that Ruto should not recycle his former Cabinet or incorporate the opposition. Despite such demands, Ruto would recycle ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001499208/legal-dilemma-for-fired-css-and-why-many-wont-return-to-power">six members of his former CabinetActivist Mercy Tarus described the nomination of cabinet secretaries as “renaming a Cabinet”. In a statement, Wiper leader ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001499138/goons-disrupt-kalonzos-speech-at-azimio-meeting">Kalonzo Musyoka< said the only arrangement the outfit would agree to would be a “transitional government of national unity” resulting from a people-driven convention. “We shall not participate in or support the proposed Kenya Kwanza-led broad-based government of national unity. Their position mirrors that taken by Gen Zs and Millennials, who oppose an arrangement they argue will shrink oversight.

July 20, 2024 08:07 UTC





Liam and Damon were at the forefront of the battle, but Liam's brother and ex bandmate Noel claims it was about more than just music, revealing the "goading" stemmed from a deeper betrayal. According to 2019 biography Don't Look Back In Anger, Noel said: "Liam and Damon were s****ing the same bird and there was a lot of cocaine involved. Image: AC Milan via Getty Images) AC Milan via Getty Images)The High Flying Birds star added: "There was a situation with a girl. Liam and Noel have been entangled in an ongoing fall-out since Oasis split in 2009, with rumours resurfacing regularly to keep fans of the brothers optimistic about future music or gigs. And Blur star Damon, who is Liam's now-arch enemy Noel Gallagher's close friend, is certain it will happen at some point.

July 20, 2024 07:01 UTC

On Thursday, top pollsters, Tifa and Infotrak, published polls that must be crystal clear as to the scale of youth discontent. The Kenya Kwanza team has spent the past week desperately groping for a red herring – from the Russian ruse to the Ford Foundation subterfuge. President Ruto and the team he will appoint as Cabinet secretaries must open a new chapter in the management of public affairs. Destiny has handed Ruto a boundless chance to build Kenya from scratch. Ruto must know that the nation is behind him in the struggle for the liberation we so desperately crave.

July 20, 2024 06:12 UTC

The midfielder, who moved to the Saudi Pro League last season, has been linked with West Ham. N’Golo Kante played for Chelsea and Leicester City in the Premier League. Source: Getty ImagesThe 33-year-old joined a long list of players from European stars in Saudi Arabia and signed a four-year deal. He was part of the Leicester City team that won the Premier League title in 2016. The defensive midfielder is reportedly happy in Saudi Arabia but is reportedly open to returning to London.

July 20, 2024 05:14 UTC

The 39-year-old has several kebab shops across Germany and reportedly makes more money than he did as a footballer. Lukas Podolski, 39, is still playing football and running his kebab empire. Lukas Podolski's kebab empireAccording to Football London, Podolski's kebab chain, Mangal Doner, is worth £180 million. Before his first kebab shop began operations in 2018, he opened a dessert company called Ice Cream United in 2017. The report adds that he opened his first kebab shop in Cologne, where his football career started, and now has 30 branches across Germany.

July 20, 2024 02:54 UTC

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July 20, 2024 02:21 UTC

McDonald's to Release Popcorn-Flavored Coke From Coca-Cola to McDonald’s, food giants experiment with unconventional beverage flavorsCoca-Cola’s latest attempt at culinary innovation has left consumers divided. The company recently released a popcorn-flavored drink, introducing a buttery note reminiscent of everyone’s favorite movie snack to their classic beverage line. The new offerings—an Iced Caramel Popcorn Latte, a Hot Caramel Popcorn Latte, and a Caramel Popcorn Frappe—combine iconic movie snack vibes with a caffeine kick. The Iced Caramel Popcorn Latte, for instance, blends the robust taste of espresso with caramel syrup and a popcorn essence. Meanwhile, the Hot Caramel Popcorn Latte offers a warm variant with foamed milk to beat the winter chill.

July 20, 2024 00:49 UTC

Editor's Review "We are currently experiencing a system outage that has affected our booking system." National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced it is experiencing an outage in its booking system. In a statement on Friday, July 19, KQ said the issues resulted from a global system outage that has disrupted airlines, banks, and telecom companies. “We are currently experiencing a system outage that has affected our booking system as a result of a global system outage. The global system outage was also experienced in other countries, including the US, where major airlines such as Delta and American Airlines grounded flights due to communication problems.

July 19, 2024 22:49 UTC

Kipsigis community clans secretary general Joel Kimetto, Friday called on Gen Zs countrywide to give President William Ruto time to address their concerns. He welcomed youth in Kericho for conducting peaceful demonstrations despite some reported cases of looting and vandalism in Kericho county. Kimetto who represents some 200 Kipsigis clans urged the Gen Z youth in Kericho to call off further demonstrations and extend the same message to their colleagues countrywide. The secretary-general regretted that the Gen Z demos had taken dangerous political dimensions that risked the development and the security of this country. "Use teargas and not live bullets as life lost from a trigger-happy police officer will never be recovered," Kimetto said.

July 19, 2024 22:42 UTC

How The Beatles inspired Rick Rubin to change hip-hop foreverYou never get a more honest and raw version of a genre than what is released in its early days. The same applies to hip-hop, but the issue with that as a music genre is that a lot of the early music never actually came out in the first place. Eventually, the art form evolved, and we started to get iterations of what looks more like modern-day hip hop. Record labels such as Def Jam were a massive part of that, and Rick Rubin recalls the development of hip-hop, which happened as a result of their vision. “We really helped to put a song structure into hip hop.

July 19, 2024 21:16 UTC

It’ll be nice to get back to Wrigley Field today, watching Justin Steele do his thing. They all are until the Cubs either fall off or get back to .500. “I don’t want to get too far out in front of myself because we still have to go through the physical process,” Kantrovitz said on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast. “He’s a projection type. He’s got this frame that is dripping with physical projection.

July 19, 2024 20:56 UTC