Queen of Malaysia recalls father's demise 40 years ago


JOHOR BAHRU: While Jan 31, 2024, marks the beginning of a new chapter for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim who took the oath as the 17th King of Malaysia on Wednesday, the date also brings sad memories to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia.

Their Majesties would never forget the date because it was on that day in 1984 that Raja Zarith Sofiah’s father, Sultan of Perak Sultan Idris Shah II, died.

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