Malaysia

King, queen extend Warriors’ Day greetings to army, police

Statement from Istana Negara says their majesties express deepest appreciation to both forces

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Jul 2023 11:23AM

King, queen extend Warriors’ Day greetings to army, police
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attend the Warriors’ Day celebrations at Dataran Pahlawan today. – Bernama pic, July 31, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today conveyed Warriors’ Day greetings to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police.

Istana Negara, through a Facebook posting, said that their majesties also expressed their deepest appreciation to MAF and the police for their sacrifices, services and dedication to protecting the sovereignty and security of our beloved country. 

It said that as the head of state and supreme commander of MAF, His Majesty highly commended and expressed his highest appreciation for their sacrifices in tirelessly maintaining the country’s security. 

“Indeed, the hard work by the past and present warriors is for the sake of our sovereign country,” it said 

Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also expressed their gratitude to the families of members of the security forces who were killed while on duty. 

“Their majesties pray that their souls be blessed by Allah SWT and be placed among the pious,” it said. 

July 31 is observed as Warriors’ Day to mark the end of the 12-year emergency in the fight against the communist in 1960. – Bernama, July 31, 2023

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