BERA, Sept 23 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said the experience of Kembara Kenali Borneo, which began earlier this month, still has a lingering impression on His Majesty and family.
The King, who was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, was only ‘filled with sweet experiences, nothing bitter and everything went well’.
“I want to take this opportunity… this is the first time I am speaking after ten days on the tour, and my family still misses the people of Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and of course (misses) Pahang.
“Let me tell everyone in Borneo that it is far from the eyes but close to the heart. I hope the people (in Borneo) miss us too,” said His Majesty after the inauguration of the Guai Bridge in Kampung Seberang Guai, which was later renamed Jambatan Al-Sultan Abdullah.
Also gracing the event was the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.
Also attending the event were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, and former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who is also Bera MP.
During the royal speech, Al-Sultan Abdullah also expressed his wish to publish a book and produce a video of all the beautiful experiences during the 2,154-kilometre journey, which took them along the Pan Borneo Highway from September 3 to September 13.
His Majesty said the Kembara Kenali Borneo tour will be his last visit to Sabah and Sarawak as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as his term expires on January 30 next year.
Speaking about the inauguration of the Guai Bridge, the King said the bridge should be a medium to forge friendships, spread the spirit of brotherhood, and unite everyone as one harmonious Malaysian family.
— Bernama
