Malaysian King gets warm welcome at Singapore Parliament; the first king of Malaysia to visit House


Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar witnessing the proceedings at the Speakers' Gallery on May 7. - PHOTO: MCI

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar became the first king of Malaysia to visit Parliament House when a sitting was in session, on May 7.

When the King entered the Speakers’ Gallery with his entourage at 12.10pm, Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng announced their presence and welcomed the visitors to the Chamber.

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