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The Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, celebrated his 84th birthday with a ceremonial guard of honour parade at Dataran Medan Bandar in Alor Setar on July 5, attended by state dignitaries and military personnel.
The Sultan of Pahang has praised federal and state governments for investing in flood mitigation projects, particularly in Sungai Lembing. He also ordered rivers near residential areas to be deepened to reduce overflow risk during heavy rainfall.
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Johor Umno chairman Onn Hafiz has firmly rejected criticism from Puad Zarkashi, asserting that royal consent represents a constitutional obligation rather than direct royal instruction in political matters.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah have extended Father's Day greetings to Malaysian fathers, acknowledging their roles and contributions to families and society.
A political analyst has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against invoking the royal institution when addressing political criticism, suggesting he focus instead on his administrative track record.