New public holiday for Johor

Caring husband: Sultan Ibrahim (left) adjusting the crown for his royal consort Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah while their son Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim assists his parents during the rehearsal at Istana Besar in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: From next year onwards, March 23 will be a public holiday in Johor to commemorate the coronation of its Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Taking place on Monday, the coronation will be the first in the state in 55 years.