Spirit of kindness

Raya joy: Sultan Abdullah made time to accompany the underprivileged in Kuantan to shop for Hari Raya essentials as they made preparations for the celebration in May 2019. — NIK NAIZI HUSIN/The Star

WHEN Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was sworn in as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong in January 2019, he immediately won the hearts of Malaysians with his down-to-earth and compassionate demeanour.

People were often amazed at Sultan Abdullah’s knack for setting aside protocol to be with them in both good and bad times.