Royalty and the citizen ; The royal circumcision and piercing ceremony

The children of Tengku Muda of Pahang from left :- Tengku Eddie Akasya, Tengku Ameera Asya and Tengku Ahmad Firman Shah

April 20, 2014 - Over 40,000 people gathered at the Istiadat Raja Bersama Rakyat in conjunction of the royal circumcision and piercing ceremony of the children of His Royal Highness the Tengku Muda of Pahang, Tengku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang that has been done for the first time ever at Dataran Temerloh, last night. The ceremony was attended by Their Royal Highnesses the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah and Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang. Also attended the ceremony were His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah and members of Pahang Royal Family. Also present were The Honourable Menteri Besar of Pahang, Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and wife, Datin Seri Junaini Kassim.

The ceremony was done according to Pahang royal customs and the children of Tengku Muda, Her Highness Tengku Ameera Asya and Their Highnesses Tengku Eddie Akasya and Tengku Ahmad Firman Shah were paraded on elephants in the royal procession of 20 meter long to the royal chamber for Merenjis ceremony. The arrival of the royal procession were greeted with the welcoming dances and the merenjis ceremony was started by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang. After the ceremony, the children of Tengku Muda consented to mingle with the audiences. His Highness Tengku Ahmad Firman Shah stated that, the ceremony is meaningful to him and he will never forget.

The consort of Tengku Muda, Her Highness the Cik Puan Muda of Pahang, Julita Aishah stated, the ceremony was organized accordance to the Tengku Muda's wish who wanted to show the people of Pahang the side of Pahang royal customs that never shown to public.

MH370 ; King and the Conference of Rulers expressed their concern

On last March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flights 370 went missing while on its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The flight carries 239 passengers including 12 crews on board. The flight went missing around 1.30am and lost contact with military radar. It was officially reported missing to the MAS around 2.30 am. The lost of the flight has been an international concerns up to date and until this article was posted, the MH370 are still yet to be found.

His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and the Queen, Tuanku Hajah Haminah has stated their concern over the incident, and also their empathy to the families and relatives of the crews and passengers. Their Majesties also encouraged for the Solat Hajat to be done to offer prays for the missing plane.

Meanwhile, the Conference of Rulers also expressed its disappointment over the missing MH370. The statement were made by the Keeper of the Ruler's Seal, Dato' Sri Syed Danial bin Syed Ahmad. The Keeper of the Ruler's Seal also stated that the Conference of Rulers follows the development over the case and shows its gratitudes of all efforts that has been done by various parties in the search and rescue operation of MH370. The conference of Rulers also encourage all Malaysian despite their religious and political backgrounds to stand united to overcome the tragedy.

Semoga mendapat rahmat dan petunjuk daripada Allah S.W.T serta segala usaha menemui hasil terbaik. di samping mendoakan semoga kaum keluarga dan sahabat handai waris terlibat diberikan kekuatan, ketabahan dan ketenangan bagi menghadapinya. 

May all received the blessing and guidance from Allah and all efforts will bear the best results, while praying may the families and relatives of the victims involved will be given strength, endurance and serenity to face it.

In recent event, His Royal Highness Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang and Her Royal Highness Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang has consent to visit the families of the passengers on MH370 at the Hotel Everly, Putrajaya on March 17, 2014. The royal entourage arrival was greeted by Tan Sri Aseh Che Mat, the President of Perbadanan Putrajaya. In the visit, the Sultan informed the passenger's relatives of MH370 that all efforts has been done in the Search and Rescue operation to find the missing plane.

Royal News Round-up December 2013 I ; Flood in Eastern Coast of Malaya

The monsoon season had hit Malaysia once again, the federation region in Sabah, Sarawak and the Malayan States on the eastern coast of Malaya were hard hit by the torrential rain that had poured down for several days. One of the State that first experience the fury of the North East monsoon wind were the State of Pahang. Several districts including Rompin, Pekan and even the State capital Kuantan were devastated by flood. The flood had become so severed that the Malaya electrical energy main supplier, the TNB need to isolate and shut down the electrical energy in the State's capital after the main Switch yard in Kuantan were also flooded, leaving the city in darkness. It became worst when the main reservoir in the upper river that flow to the city also had released its excess water when the dam can no longer with hold the increasing volume of water in it. It is the State's worst flood in 40 years.

TNB's Kuantan Main Switchyard which affected by flood.

Many people in Kuantan and several parts of Pahang need to be evacuate to the nearest evacuation camp, even though when the flood get worse, they need to be removed again and again to other evacuation camp. After Pahang, the flood started to hit in Johor, Terengganu and Kelantan.

When the people affected by the worsening rain and floods, it is a rare privileged to witness members of the State's revered royal family also taking parts to help the evacuees in the camp as part of their social contribution to the society. Among other were a rare privileged to witness Her Royal Highness the Tengku Puan Paduka Putri (Crown Princess) of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah helping to prepare and serves food for the evacuees in evacuation camp.

HRH the Tengku Puan of Pahang personally attended the evacuees needs by preparing food for them.

It has long be known, the daughter of the late Sultan Iskandar al-Haj of Johor have a soft spot especially in term of her relation with the people of Pahang.

Malaysia Cup 2013 ; Pahang is the Champion

 

The Malaysia Cup 2013 had finished yesterday. The battle between The Red Warrior (Kelantan football team) and the Tok Gajah (Pahang Football Team) ended up with Pahang becoming the champion for 2013 after winning 1-0 in the final. This is the third time Pahang winning the Malaysia Cup since the last was in 1992. His Royal Highness the Tunku Muda of Pahang, Tunku Abdul Rahman ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah celebrated the victory with the team at the Shah Alam Stadium, where the tournament was held. Also accompanied the Tunku Muda was his sons, Tunku Eddie Akasya and Tunku Ahmad Firman Shah.

The winning goal of Pahang was scored by the team imported player, Matias Conti from Argentina. Almost 85,000 people came to the stadium to show support for their respective team. Torrential rain poured down the city before the game started last night.

Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakop reappointed as Menteri Besar.

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Syah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar appointed Datuk Seri Diraja Adnan Yaakop as the Menteri Besar of Pahang. The appointment was made following the victory of Barisan Nasional to win 30 out of 42 contested seats in the State Election. The ceremony was held on 9th May 2013 around 5.00pm at Istana Abu Bakar in Pekan, Pahang. Present in the ceremony was His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah and Tengku Muda of Pahang, Tengku Abdul Rahman ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah. 

Royal Round-up ; In the middle of April 2013 (I)

Finally, I get to update the blog once more. It is already in the middle of April. There are many news regarding the royal for this month, so probably it will takes me quite a while for me to covered the royal news. First, we will start with the most important news from the Land of Greatness, or officially known as Johor Darul Takzim. His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor previously has announced his resignation as the President of Johor State Football Association and will only acted as Patron. Nevertheless, many are against his action. And among them include His Royal Highness the Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang. 

In his official statement in Istana Abu Bakar, the Sultan Ahmad Shah are against the action of the Johor's Crown Prince. The Crown Prince and his father the Sultan of Johor even met an audience with the Sultan of Pahang regarding the issue and spent around an hour discussing it. And after the meeting, the Crown Prince has reconsider to take back his decision and stayed as the President of Johor State Football Association.

In the internet and social websites, the decision of the Crown Prince to stay as President received many approval from the people. Especially after the people has witnessed the fruition of the royal effort to develop the Football Club of Johor and improved it to return the team back to its former glory. Supporters of the Johor Football Team, the Johor Darul Takzim also had once again flocking at the team's home stadium, the Larkin Stadium. Just like in the past, the visitors had once against revive the once lost fearsome 'War cry of Larkin'. Royal is as Royal do. Kudos to the Crown Prince. 

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8 Shariah Judges received Instrument of Appointment

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah consent to deliver the Intrument of Appointment to 8 Shariah Judges of the State of Pahang in the ceremony held at Istana Abu Bakar, Pekan yesterday. The 8 Judges who received the instrument of appointment were the Chief Shariah Judge, Syariah High Court judge, Chief Registrar of the Syariah Appeal Court, Chief Prosecutor and Syariah Court Judges. Datuk Abdul Rahman Md Yunos, 57 was appointed as the State's Chief Shariah Judge by the Sultan of Pahang.

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Nasha Alyssa's wedding reception

Their Majesties the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong (the Supreme Queen) attended the wedding reception of Datuk Seri Hishammuddin's first daughter, Nasha Alyssa and her husband Muhd Anas Zawawi Khalid. Muhd Anas Zawawi is the son of Khalid Mohamad Jiwa with his first wife, Tengku Zawiyah binti Tengku Izham.

Also attended the wedding reception were Their Royal Highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Syah and Sultanah Kalsom accompanied by the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang and his consort, the Tengku Puan (Crown Princess) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Syah and Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Also present in the ceremony were Their Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob and wife, Toh Puan Zurina.

Aidil Adha Celebration all over the nation

Muslims nationwide celebrated Aidiladha today on a moderate scale and in appreciation of sacrifice as required by Islamic teachings. Aidiladha is of great significance for Muslims worldwide and is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice made by the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail in obeying Allah. Fine weather in the morning enabled Muslims to perform their prayers comfortably, followed by the sacrificial offerings carried out at mosques, villages and housing estates. The Meteorological Department has, however, forecast isolated rain and thunderstorms in several states later in the day. This year, Aidiladha fell on the holy day of Friday and Muslims congregated again at mosques for the Friday prayers.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah joined millions of Muslims from around the world in performing the Haj this year.

In KELANTAN, Sultan Muhammad V performed prayers with about 5,000 people at the Muhammadi Mosque in Kota Baharu, led by the Grand Imam, Mohamad Hanafizi Abdullah, of the Kelantan Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council.

In TERENGGANU, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin performed prayers with more than a 1,000 people at the Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque in Ladang, Kuala Terengganu. He was accompanied by other members of the royal family and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.

In PERAK, the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined about 1,000 people for the prayers at the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque at the General Operations Force Camp in Ulu Kinta. Raja Dr Nazrin Shah is also scheduled to officially open the Hidayatul Ummah Mosque in Kota Lama Kiri, Kuala Kangsar, and join the congregation there for the Friday prayers.

The state government organised annual sacrificial offering programme 'Korban Perdana' managed to collect RM1.17 million from various state agencies and statutory bodies. The funds were used to buy livestock for sacrifice at state and district level.

In PAHANG, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, and the Tengku Puan of Pahang, Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Sultan Iskandar, joined about 2,000 people who congregated at the Sultan Haji Ahmad 1 State Mosque. Also present were Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, state executive councillors and government officers. The prayers were led by Pahang Mufti Datuk Abdul Rahman Osman.

In SELANGOR, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah performed prayers with about 20,000 people at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. Also present was Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. The mosque's Grand Imam, Ustaz Ahmad Mustafa Mohd Sidin Al-Muqri, led the prayers. The congregation also included foreign Muslim students from the Al-Madinah International University and foreign workers.



In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, joined about 500 people for prayers at the Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque in Seri Menanti. He was accompanied by the Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Binti Tengku Besar Mahmud and several other members of the royal family. Their Majesties then attended a 'tahlil' ceremony at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum. Tuanku Muhriz also attended the sacrificial offering ceremony at the mosque.

In MELAKA, Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob joined a congregation of about 7,000 for prayers at the Al-Azim Mosque in Melaka city. Also present was Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. The state-sponsored sacrificial offering of 19 cows would be held at the mosque tomorrow.

In PULAU PINANG, the Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Haji Abdullah Fahim in Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang. Also present was the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin joined about 5,000 people for prayers at the State Mosque in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu. Also present were community leaders and heads of state and federal government departments.

In SARAWAK, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and wife, Toh Puah Rokiah Abdullah performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Jamek Kuching. Also present were Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, and other Sarawak cabinet ministers.

Breaking Fast Ceremony with the Sultan

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah graced the breaking fast ceremony with the Pahang customs members and the children of Sultanah Hajah Kalsom children's home in the ceremony held in Kuantan, Pahang. Also accompanied the Sultan were His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah. His Royal Highness the Sultan also consented in the ceremony to deliver daily necessity to the member of the customs and children of Sultanah Hajah Kalsom children's home.

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Sultan Ahmad Shah received FIFA's Order of Merit

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah received the FIFA's prestigious award, the Order of Merit in the FIFA's 62nd Congress opening at Budapest, Hungary last Thursday. The Sultan Ahmad Shah who is also the President of Asean Football Federation (AFF) been conferred by the President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter. Last year, His Royal Highness received the Diamond Award from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for his contribution in football's development in Asia.

Sultan Ahmad Shah was the leader of AFC from 1994 to 2002, and the sport has reached a new level and has moved into the right direction in Asia under his 8 years of leadership.

International Museum Day

His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah opened the International Museum Day at the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied the Crown Prince were the Minister of Information, Communication and Culture, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. The Museum Day will take place for 4 days. In the picture above, the Crown Prince was briefed by Minister Rais of a musical instrument called 'Dabakan' which originated from Mindanao, the Philippines.

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Opening ceremony of Pahang State Assembly Seating

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah opened the fifth seating of the 12th Pahang State Assembly at Wisma Sri Pahang, Kuantan yesterday. Also present at the opening ceremony were the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah; the Tengku Puan Pahang (Crown Princess), Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar; the Tengku Muda of Pahang, Tengku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ahmad Shah and Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob. In the ceremony, the Sultan praises the government and paid tribute to the country's transformation programme initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, saying it has had a positive impact on the people.

He said the programme, involving transformation in the government, economic, political and rural sectors, had brought much benefit to the people. Sultan Ahmad Shah also said that the proposed listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings on Bursa Malaysia had brought a windfall to more than 112,000 settlers in the country, reflecting the efficiency of the government helmed by Najib in moulding Felda into a global commodities conglomerate.

His Royal Highness also said that, over the last 20 years, Pahang had continued to enjoy domestic and foreign investment amounting to RM30.27 billion, and that last year the highest investment sum of RM6.3 billion was approved.

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Hol Almarhum of Pahang

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah attended the Hol Almarhum, in remembrance with the death of the late Sultan Abu Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah, the 4th Sultan of Pahang. The ceremony were held at Pahang Royal Mausoleum in Pekan, Pahang. Also accompanied the Sultan were His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah and the members of the Pahang Royal Family. The ceremony then proceed with the tahlil and Yasin recitation in front of the Sultan's parent tomb.

The Sultan also then watering the tomb of his father and mother.

World Fire Fighters Day 2012

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah graced the celebration of World Fire Fighters Day 2012 held at Dataran Pekan, Pahang. The celebration was held from 4th May until 6th May 2012. After the launching ceremony, the Sultan were paraded in the fire fighter's amphibian vehicle and later cut the cake resemble a fire fighters truck.

Also attended the ceremony were the Minister of Housing and Local Government, Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung; Director of Fire Fighters and Rescue Department, Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim and the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang, Dato Seri Adnan Yaakob.

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UIAM new mosque

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah officiate the inauguration ceremony of the new mosque of Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) Kuantan Campus here named as Masjid Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah. The construction cost of the Masjid is estimated at RM15 million. In the ceremony, the Sultan of Pahang has expressed regret with certain parties for organising the rally that led to chaos. The ruler said such action had caused a threat to national security and affected economic activities.

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Islamic Fashion Festival

Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong (the Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah graced the Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) which currently held for second consecutive year. The IFF event was held at Natural History Museum at South Kensington themed "Diversity in Modesty". It was held in aid of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award for Young People and The Wessex Youth Trust. The Countess of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones, attended the gala with the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah, who led the list of Malaysian royals in gracing the high-profile event.

Others were Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang, Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu, Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah. Accompanying Tuanku Hajah Haminah was IFF patron Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and The Wessex Youth Trust are United Kingdom charities focused on children and young people.

The IFF, now a global event, made its debut in London in July 2011.

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Pahang Investiture Day

In conjunction with the 81st Birthday Celebration of the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah, an Investiture Day was held at the Throne Chamber of Istana Abu Bakar, Pekan, Pahang. In the investiture ceremony, 372 recipients received the State Award from His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah. From the number, 152 received the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP), 18 received the Darjah Setia Ahmad Shah Pahang (SAP), 20 received the Darjah Setia Mahkota Pahang (SMP), 18 received the Ahli Ahmad Shah Pahang (AAP), 38 received the Darjah Ahli Mahkota Pahang (AMP) and other 22 received the Pingat Khidmat Cemerlang (PKC). Another 34 received the Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji (PKT) and another 18 received the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK).

Accompanied the Crown Prince were Her Royal Highness the Tengku Puan (Crown Princess) of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Also present in the ceremony was the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang, Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob.

Among those who received the DIMP which carries the title 'Datuk' were Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Suffian Awang; Famous singer by stage name Hattan or his real name is Mohd. Shukri Shahabuddin; TV3 Newscaster, Karam Singh Walia and Deputy Director of Broadcasting Department, Abu Bakar Ab Rahim.

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Crown Prince - Regarding Hockey and Football teams

His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah launched a new fitness equipment from UFL Sdn Bhd called "Power Plate My7" in a ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. In the same ceremony, the Crown Prince commented when been asked by reporter regarding Hockey's Olympic Qualifier and Malaysia's Football rank. The Crown Prince currently hold the position as the President of Malaysian Hockey Confederation and Deputy President of Football Association Malaysia.

The Crown Prince stated regarding to the failure of Malaysia's Men Hockey Team in the Olympic Qualifier must be filled by the national women's hockey squad. The women's team will be competing in Japan from April 25 to May 5 must try to qualify if they intend to go to London. The national women's hockey team currently ranked 23rd in the world ranking.

The Crown Prince also commented about the performance of Malaysia's Football Team which currently ranked 156 in FIFA World Ranking. It sliding 8 places from January when Malaysia were ranked 148, February (150) and March (152). The 156th place is seen as Malaysia's worst in the history. Thus, the Crown Prince suggested that the team must play with higher ranked countries in order to improve its ranking in the FIFA list. Nevertheless, it is unfortunate due to higher ranked teams are not keen to play against lower ranked teams, including Malaysia.

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.

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