Sultan Ibrahim declares Bandar Maharani as Johor’s first royal town

Regal: Sultan Ibrahim inspecting the guard of honour outside the Muar Diamond Jubilee Hall accompanied by his son Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim.

MUAR: The town, once regarded as a sleepy hollow, has become alive with a hive of activities in conjunction with the five-day birthday celebration of Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

The celebrations, which began on Nov 21 with the Tahlil and thanksgiving prayers at Masjid Sultan Abu Bakar, ended with a dazzling fireworks display along Sg Muar late Sunday.