Sultan of Brunei Receives State Welcome at Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei was accorded a state welcome at Istana Negara today in conjunction with his four-day State Visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday.

His Majesty was accompanied by Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah and was received by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, along with Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was also in attendance, together with Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, and several Cabinet members.

The visit underscores the close bilateral ties between Malaysia and Brunei, aimed at strengthening cooperation in various sectors including trade, security, and socio-economic development.