Excitement in the air: Saiful Hisham (centre) and his staff finalising preparations for the live screening at the Taman Cempaka National Information Dissemination Centre in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR BARU: Viewing parties for the grand installation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia will be held in all parliamentary constituencies across the country.
The unfolding of today’s events will be watched closely, particularly in Sultan Ibrahim’s home state of Johor.
Mohamad Shahfit A. Wahab, 34, said he would be tuning in despite having to work.
“I will watch the installation ceremony on my computer while working, as I do not want to miss such a grand event,” he said.
Tun Aminah Community Development Rehabilitation Centre chairman also said he was proud because His Majesty cared for people of all walks of life.
“I wish His Majesty all the best in his reign, and may he discharge his heavy duties with full responsibility,” he said.
Fruit seller Jessie Lim, 39, said she would be watching the ceremony on her smartphone as she also had work commitments.
“I have to manage my stocks in the morning before opening for business, but I’ll keep the live stream running in the background.
“I usually enjoy watching royal ceremonies, as they are very grand and spectacular.
“The last one I enjoyed was the coronation of the Britain’s King Charles last year,” said the mother of two.
Those who want to watch the installation ceremony on the big screen can head to any of the viewing parties organised by the Information Department.
Johor Information Department director Saiful Hisham Mansor said the viewing parties would be held in 222 parliamentary constituencies, including 26 in Johor.
“It is different from watching it at home because the atmosphere is livelier, and we have elected representatives, community leaders and department staff on site to engage with the public at each location.
“Side activities such as quizzes would also be held alongside the screening,” he said, adding that the viewing parties would also be held at selected schools, community centres and mosques.
Those in Johor Baru can attend the viewing parties at the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) in Taman Cempaka, Kampung Bakar Batu mosque, Taman Cendana mosque, Jalil Hasan Kampung Pasir Putih mosque, and Gelang Patah mosque.
The other live screening locations are Nadi Kampung Masjid Teluk Ramunia, Felda Air Tawar 4 public hall, Nadi Felda Inas Utara, Restoran 3 Serangkai Pekan Nanas, Kompleks Penghulu Mukim Sungai Raya, Layang-Layang community centre and Nadi Taman Ilham (Kluang).
Visitors can also head to the Kampung Melayu Niyor mosque, Mersing public library, Nadi Sayong Pinang, SK Tenggaroh Selatan, SMK Tan Sri Syed Jaafar Albar Tanjung Sedili, SK Seri Menanti, Peladang Simpang 5 Komuniti Madani Semerah, Kompleks Penghulu Tanjung Sembrong and Kampung Parit Raya village office.
Other locations for the live screening are Nadi Taman Yayasan, Bekok parliamentary constituency office, Bukit Pasir police station, Kampung Sialang mosque, and the public hall at Jalan Bakar Batu in Sabak Aur.
The event would also be screened at the Pontian, Batu Pahat and Segamat Information Department offices.
