Alor Setar: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, arrived in Malaysia this afternoon. The Sultan is set to attend the Royal Banquet celebrating the Silver Jubilee of His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis, at Istana Arau, Perlis.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon arrival at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar, Kedah, His Majesty was greeted by several dignitaries. These included His Royal Highness the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail; Yang Amat Mulia Dato' Seri Diraja Syed Badaruddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, Tengku Syarif Bendahara Perlis; Yang Amat Berhormat Tuan Haji Mohd. Shukri bin Ramli, Chief Minister of Perlis, and Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Azmir bin Azizan, a member of the Perlis State Executive Council serving as Minister-in-Attendance. The welcoming ceremony included the recitation of Doa Selamat by Yang Berbahagia Sahibus Samahah Professor Dato' Arif Perkasa Dr. Mohd. Asri bin Zainul Abidin, the Mufti of Perlis. Additionally, His Excellency Retired Brigadier General Dato Paduka Haji Mahmud bin Haji Saidin, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Malaysia, was present to receive His Majesty.