A pillar of strength and unity

Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah gracing the Parade of Thanks to mark the end of Tuanku’s reign as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan agong at the Army Square, Sungai Besi Camp, in January. — FAIHAN GHANI/The star

AFTER a distinguished five-year tenure as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has made a celebrated return to his beloved home state.

On Jan 30, Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah departed from Istana Negara and were warmly greeted by the people of Pahang upon their arrival.