KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, personally chose the hibiscus motif that decorated commemorative plates for his installation ceremony.
Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini told Bernama in a recent interview several that designs were presented to Sultan Ibrahim, including the pepper flower motif, which is closely associated with Johor, but His Majesty preferred the hibiscus.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, grace the Royal Banquet in conjunction with the installation ceremony of the 17th King of Malaysia at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur, on July 20, 2024. — Picture by BERNAMA[/caption]
Azuan Effendy said that besides the commemorative plates, the national flower was also used on invitation cards, programme books and medals.
He added that apart from the hibiscus motif, Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, also consented to incorporate His Majesty’s favourite colour, Tiffany blue, and combine it with the royal yellow in various aspects for the ceremony.
Steeped in Malay tradition and custom, yesterday’s ceremony celebrated Sultan Ibrahim’s ascension to the throne as Supreme Head of State for the next five years.
Sultan Ibrahim took his oath and signed the instrument of office as 17th king on January 31.
— Bernama
