KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — History was made at the Parliament sitting today when the Rukun Negara pledge, beginning from its preamble, was recited by MPs before they began the day’s session.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, extended condolences to the family of former Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who died earlier today.

KUCHING, Feb 21 — Former Sarawak Governor and Chief Minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, 87, died in a hospital in Kuala Lumpur early today.

KUCHING, Jan 20 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has declined to comment on speculation regarding the appointment of a new Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri.

KUCHING, May 21 — All Malaysians should make the value of unity as the major asset for the nation’s future, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

KUCHING, May 15 — Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud today said that the close ties between the Sarawak Government and the Federal Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will continue to bring many benefits to the people.