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Sultan Nazrin Shah graced Perak's 2026 Merdeka Month programme in Ipoh, celebrating a 15% surge in student participation to 214,095 entries. The event showcased competitions in public speaking, choral performances, and visual arts.
Sultan Nazrin Shah attended Perak's Warriors' Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh, where he inspected military personnel and officially opened Masjid An-Nur at Syed Putra Camp, completed at a cost of RM5.5 million.
The Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Nazrin Shah, held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional objectives within ASEAN.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has advocated for internationally standardised waqf governance principles and digital transparency measures to unlock dormant Islamic endowment assets and boost collaboration across Muslim-majority nations.
Sultan Nazrin Shah presided over Perak's King's Scout Award ceremony, where 239 scouts received recognition. National scouting leadership announced a major modernization drive, positioning Malaysia as a hub for global scout collaboration.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will anchor its governance framework on Sultan Nazrin Shah's 'Everyone Matters' principle, emphasizing integrity, accountability, and inclusive development that serves all citizens regardless of background.