Malaysia

Two Singapore ministers call on Johor sultan for Aidilfitri

Republic’s Grace Fu, Dr Tan See Leng continue long-standing traditional Raya visit

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 22 Apr 2023 8:18PM

Two Singapore ministers call on Johor sultan for Aidilfitri
Singapore ministers Grace Fu (left) and Dr Tan See Leng (right) pose for a photo with Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar (second right) and Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah at Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Baru today. – Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook pic, April 22, 2023

JOHOR BARU – Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah received two Singapore ministers for Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Istana Bukit Serene here today.

According to a post on the ruler’s official Facebook page, the two ministers were Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu and Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng, who is also second minister for trade and industry.

Singapore’s consul-general in Johor Baru, Jeevan Singh, and his wife, Sima Aghazadeh, accompanied the two ministers on their visit, which is part of the neighbouring republic’s long-standing tradition symbolising the continued warm ties between Singapore and Johor.

Also present were Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and his wife, Che’ Puan Besar Khaleeda Bustamam; Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim and her husband, Datuk Dennis Muhammad Abdullah; and the sultan’s other children Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj, Tunku Panglima of Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj, and Tunku Putera of Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Al-Haj.

The guests were also feted to a lunch hosted by the Johor royal family. – Bernama, April 22, 2023

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