KUALA LIPIS: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said that he was extremely nervous during his special appearance reading the news for the first time on Wednesday (Jan 17).
His Majesty said that the experience of reading the news on a special slot on TV3's Buletin Utama called Buletin Diraja, with the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, was also more difficult than giving speeches.
"I was extremely nervous when reading the news yesterday. The Permaisuri was quite relaxed. Maybe she (Tunku Azizah) has practised several times.
"Many people don't know that the room (news studio) is very cold. If you don't believe it, it's good to visit the newsroom," said His Majesty.
Al-Sultan Abdullah shared this at the proclamation ceremony of Lipis as National Geopark, at the Sungai Relau National Park, here on Thursday (Jan 18).
Also present were Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.
The King and Queen for the first time made a special appearance reading the news for almost 15 minutes, after accepting a special invitation to present an exclusive news segment.
During his visit to Lipis, Al-Sultan Abdullah also shared his experience of meeting one of the local residents who had played football with him in his youth.
The man shared his story of them playing football with the King, when Al-Sultan Abdullah greeted and mingled with the local residents, near the landing site for his helicopter.
"I was so touched when some villagers remembered that I used to play football here. I don't remember much but I was reminded by a villager who admitted he tackled me that day.
"I don't remember the year but I was still very young then. I was moved by the memory of the people here and I want to go back and bring my children here to play football," said His Majesty. – Bernama
