All systems go: Police outriders seen during a rehearsal for today’s installation ceremony at Istana Negara. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: All preparations are in place for the installation ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia as the 17th monarch at the Istana Negara today.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who chairs the Special Committee for the King’s Installation Events, said final touches and rehearsals were conducted yesterday to ensure the smooth running of the historic and grand ceremony.
“We hope the ceremony will not only be a cherished memory for Malaysians, but also a source of national pride, highlighting the significance of the institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the pillar of our nation.
“It’s a day full of anticipation for all of us involved in the preparations but we can consider all systems go,” he told Bernama at Istana Negara.
Earlier, Fahmi observed the full rehearsal of the ceremony and received a briefing from representatives of the Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division, Istana Negara, and the Prime Minister’s Department.
Events in conjunction with the ceremony started on Thursday with the Yasin Recital and Doa Selamat at the National Mosque at 5.30pm, followed by a Special Friday Sermon yesterday.
Other events include a Royal Banquet at Istana Negara today and a visit to the Orang Asli Gombak Hospital by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on July 23.
Additionally, the “Raja Kita” exhibition will be held at the National Museum on July 25 and open to the public from July 26 until Sept 2, allowing people to view around 130 royal regalia from the federal level and the state of Johor.
Separately, the Meteorological Department predicts clear skies in the capital today with a temperature of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
