Anwar and Zahid extend birthday greetings to the King


Warm wishes: In a Facebook post, Anwar offered prayers for His Majesty and the royal family to be blessed with Allah’s mercy and guidance, and to remain in good health, well-being and full sovereignty. — Photo courtesy of Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his congratulations in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

In a Facebook post, he also offered prayers for His Majesty and the royal family to be blessed with Allah’s mercy and guidance, and to remain in good health, well-being and full sovereignty.

“I humbly extend my highest congratulations and best wishes in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, Sultan and Ruler of Johor Darul Ta’zim and the King of Malaysia, on March 23, 2026, corresponding to 3 Syawal 1447 Hijrah.

“May Allah protect the Sultan,” he said, Bernama reported. 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended his congratulations as well.

In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, conveyed the greetings on behalf of his family, the staff at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, as well as the entire leadership and members of Umno.

“Honouring His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the Sultan of Johor Darul Ta’zim and Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

“Extending heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the official birthday celebration of the Sultan of Johor,” he said.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi also extended his heartfelt congratulations and prayers.

In a Facebook post, he extended his highest respects and well wishes to His Majesty.

“Daulat Tuanku. I humbly extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on the occasion of his official birthday.

“On behalf of the people of Johor, I pray that Allah will continue to protect His Majesty and bless the state of Johor,” he said.

Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail also conveyed his wishes, offering a prayer for His Majesty’s continued well-being: “May Allah protect the Sultan.”

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