The authorities have deployed 1, 250 workers from July 18 to July 27 in conjunction with the assembly service of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia.
378 police officers have been dispatched to manage traffic and escort VIPs for the installation ceremony at Istana Negara on Saturday morning ( July 20 ), according to Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, Comm. Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.
” All deployed workers have three main tasks: to escort Guests, manage prospects on the 14 roads identified for shutdown, and maintain traffic rules, with action to be taken against those who violate the laws until the final Royal Tea ceremony”, he said.
” This ancient event, which takes place after every five years, is viewed quite significantly, and all employees have been reminded to be aware of their tasks throughout the rites”, he added.
Preparations, including dry runs and rehearsals, began as early as July 10 with assistance from other contingents to ensure no mistakes occur, he said.
Road closures were escorted by all VIPs to Istana Negara starting at 8am on Saturday ( July 20 ), and they will be reopened after that time. The roads will remain open until the evening before the ceremony and the Royal Banquet, Yusri added.
We ask the public to adhere to traffic laws and express our gratitude to them for their assistance throughout the series of events taking place during the installation, he said.
On Saturday, the Istana Negara installation ceremony will start at 9:15 a.m. About 700 guests are expected to attend, including sultans, Yang Dipertua Negeri, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Cabinet ministers, foreign diplomats and top local leaders.
The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and the King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, are also expected to attend.
Following the installation, the Royal Banquet will be held at Istana Negara in the evening.
The Yasin Recital and” Doa Selamat” ceremony at the National Mosque on July 18 marked the opening ceremony. The National Mosque held a special sermon and Friday prayer service on July 19.
Other events include the Queen’s visit to the Orang Asli Hospital in Gombak, Selangor, on July 23, and the’ Raja Kita ‘ ( Our King ) exhibition at the National Museum on July 25, which will showcase Sultan Ibrahim’s personal collections.
The Istana Negara’s July 27 Royal Tea Reception will be the ceremony’s closing reception.