His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam obtained a heat welcome yesterday from Belait residents on the first get-together held on the district’s municipal discipline to rejoice the monarch’s 77th birthday.
His Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister on the Prime Minister’s Workplace; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah, was greeted by Minister of Dwelling Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman on arrival.
On the venue His Majesty and members of the royal household have been welcomed by college students waving miniature nationwide flags and beating the hadrah.
The celebration began with the singing of the nationwide anthem, adopted by a efficiency titled Raja Berdaulat, Berjiwa Rakyat by 377 college students and youth members.
Later, His Majesty toured the cubicles, the place the monarch was greeted by senior residents, frontliners and residents in addition to representatives of establishments, corporations and the British Forces Brunei.
Following the ceremony, His Majesty and members of the royal household attended a luncheon on the residence of the Belait District Officer. – Daniel Lim