KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have extended their wishes to Malaysians on the 58th Malaysia Day celebrations today.
The congratulatory message was shared on Istana Negara's official Facebook page.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also conveyed greetings to soldiers and veterans of the armed forces in conjunction with the 88th anniversary of the armed forces today.
The king expressed deep appreciation for the services and sacrifices made by all present and former members of the armed forces in protecting the sovereignty and security of the country.
The king also expressed his appreciation to soldiers, particularly those in the front lines in assisting the government to curb the spread of Covid-19.
He also hoped that the armed forces would continue to be respected and honoured at the international level.