A Royal Banquet

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to attend the Royal Banquet held at the National Palace in conjunction of the Installation Ceremony. Accompanied the King were his consort, Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah. Their Majesties arrived at the banquet hall of the National Palace at 9.00 pm and were followed by the rest of the Malay Rulers. The banquet was also attended by Datuk Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, who represented his father, the Sultan of Brunei.

Other guests included Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Cabinet ministers, foreign ambassadors and senior government officials. Their Majesties and guests were also entertained by cultural dances and songs by popular local artistes.

picture from Bernama