KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the 67th National Day on Saturday (Aug 31), His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, reminisced about a National Day celebration 38 years ago when his late father, then Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Iskandar Ismail, graced the event at Dataran Merdeka.
Sultan Ibrahim shared a @bernamaofficial post on his official Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, featuring two photos of his late father riding a motorcycle belonging to one of the participants during the celebration.
Photographer Mansor Hashim captured the photos.
According to the @bernamaofficial post, the late Sultan Iskandar, renowned for his passion for high-powered motorcycles, left spectators in awe as he stepped off the viewing dais and mounted a Kawasaki motorbike.
"Thirty-eight years ago, in 1986, an unforgettable moment captivated millions of viewers during the National Day parade at Dataran Merdeka, both on-site and watching TV.
"Riding alongside the parade, His Majesty, father of the current King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, made history and won the hearts of the nation. #MalaysiaMemories," read the post.
Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, graced the 2024 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on Saturday (Aug 31).
It was the first time Their Majesties were attending National Day celebrations since Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia on Jan 31. – Bernama
