Royal Raya surprise for American

Royal occasion: Sultan Ibrahim greeting members of the public at Istana Besar, Johor Baru, where the open house attended by Kessler (below) was held. — Photo from Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page

JOHOR BARU: What started as a quick trip across the Causeway became an unforgettable experience for American Brian Kessler, who got to experience Hari Raya for the first time.

The electrical engineer, visiting Singapore for work, decided to explore Johor Baru with a friend on his day off.