His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong inspecting the guard of honour at a parade to mark Warriors' Day in Putrajaya on July 31. – BERNAMApic
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have conveyed Warriors’ Day greetings to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Istana Negara, through a Facebook posting on Monday (July 31), said Their Majesties also expressed their deepest appreciation to the Armed Forces and PDRM for their sacrifices, service and dedication to protecting the sovereignty and security of our beloved country.
It said that as the Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, His Majesty highly commended and expressed his highest appreciation for their sacrifices in tirelessly maintaining the country’s security.
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"Indeed, the hard work by the past and present warriors is for the sake of our sovereign country," it said.
Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also expressed their gratitude to the families of members of the security forces who were killed in the line of duty.
"Their Majesties pray that their souls be blessed by Allah SWT and be placed among the pious,” it said.
July 31 is observed as Warriors’ Day to mark the end of the 12-year Emergency in the fight against the communists in 1960. – Bernama
