Published: Thursday October 22, 2009 MYT 3:36:00 PM
Discovery channel to film Negri Ruler’s installation
SEREMBAN: The installation ceremony of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the 11th Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan on Oct 26 will be filmed by the Discovery Channel.
Negri Sembilan information director Ahmad Iqbal Zainal Azim said the documentary to be filmed will be on the customs and traditions of the monarchy in the state, especially the installation of the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar.
“This is an opportunity for us to showcase Negri Sembilan as a state that is rich with the customs and traditions of the Malay Ruler system that is enduring and needed to be understood at the international level,” Ahamd Iqbal said on Thursday.
He said filming of the documentary would be done before, during and after the installation ceremony.
Meanwhile, Negri Sembilan broadcasting director Norbaiyah Baharudin said Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will have a live broadcast of the installation ceremony over the TV1 channel.
“About 60 crew members will be involved,” she said. -- Bernama
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