KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara has recorded its heartfelt congratulations to the His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on His Majesty’s installation on Saturday (July 20).
Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, in his address before commencing the session on Tuesday (July 23), stated that all members of the Dewan Negara are prepared to serve and contribute under Sultan Ibrahim’s reign.
"Article 44 of the Federal Constitution clearly states that the legislative authority of the Federation shall be vested in a Parliament, which consists of the King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) and two Houses of Parliament, namely the Dewan Negara and the Dewan Rakyat.
"May Their Majesties reign on the throne with the full blessings of Allah SWT and may we, the appointed members of the Dewan Negara, be ready to serve and contribute under Their Majesties' reign.
"Dirgahayu Tuanku (Long live the King), Daulat Tuanku,” he said.
Sultan Ibrahim was installed as the 17th King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in customs and traditions at Istana Negara on July 20.
Held at the Balairung Seri of Istana Negara, the installation ceremony proclaimed to the world that Sultan Ibrahim had been installed as the Supreme Head of State, bearing the responsibility of being the protector of the Malaysian people for the next five years. – Bernama
