JOHOR BARU: What started out as a joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri reunion for a family of 31 turned into a tragedy when two of their houses in Kampung Gajah Mati, Mersing, were engulfed in fire.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan conveyed the invitation to Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar when they met in Johor.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JOHOR BARU: The Yayasan Sultan Iskandar will continue to provide food packages to the needy on a daily basis, particularly those who have been affected by Covid-19.
Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said the foundation would continue to provide such support in every district of the state.
“This is the only foundation with not a single staff, with every sen going to help the poor, ” he said.
Yayasan Sultan Iskandar not only helped the poor but also provided aid during natural disasters and even provided funds for education.
The current Ruler, Sultan Ibrahim, has his own foundation that provides education and welfare aid, scholarships to needy students, as well as medical aid for senior citizens and the disabled.
Stating the facts: Wong interviewing Sultan Ibrahim at the horse stable of the Istana in Johor. GLENN GUAN/The Star
JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor has paid tribute to the Chinese community in the state, describing them as a pillar of the state’s economy and that they must be recognised for their resilience and hard work.
“They are not pendatang. They were invited to Johor to cultivate our plantations. My forefathers understood the needs of our Chinese guests and they helped to cultivate our plantations.
“Let no one in Johor describe the Chinese as pendatang. They helped to build our economy and they have become Malaysians. They are just as Malaysian as everyone else.