‘Sultan Abdullah ruled with warmth and genuine concern’

In touch with farming: Sultan Abdullah driving an agro truck at a padi field after launching a Smart padi programme at Skim Merchong in Pekan, Pahang. Beside him is Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.— Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Since ascending the throne as Malaysia’s 16th King in 2019, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has been known for his friendly and approachable personality, and has won the hearts of Malaysians with his warm demeanour.

As someone who worked closely with His Majesty, as well as Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, former Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said that the phrase “Raja dan rakyat berpisah tiada” (the Ruler and the people are inseparable) was truly exemplified during Sultan Abdullah’s tenure as King.