KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, was briefed on next month’s state visit to Russia.
According to a statement on Sultan Ibrahim’s Facebook page, the nearly hour-long briefing was delivered by Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohd Zin during an audience with His Majesty at Istana Negara.
Also present were Russian Ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl M Latypov, Foreign Ministry chief of protocol Datuk Yubazlan Yusof, the government’s chief of ceremonies Datuk Rozainor Ramli and Foreign Ministry undersecretary for Europe division Abu Bakar Mamat.
Also in attendance were Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani and Grand Chamberlain of Istana Negara Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini.
The King also presented a letter of appreciation and a souvenir to outgoing Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara, Datuk Zailani Hashim, who will retire from public service tomorrow.
According to a statement on Sultan Ibrahim’s Facebook, the ceremony was held at Istana Negara yesterday.
"His Majesty expressed his deepest appreciation to Datuk Wira Zailani for his dedication and service during his tenure as the Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara since 2024,” read the statement, Bernama reported.
Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani has been appointed to replace Zailani, effective July 1. Prior to the appointment, Azmi served as the Johor State Secretary.
