King: Continue To Work Hard

Malaysians urged to support government initiatives

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah conferring the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah on former national track queen Datuk Chin Leng Sim @ Marina Chin at Istana Melawati yesterday. Bernama pic

YANG di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah has urged the people of the Federal Territories to remain steadfast and to continue to work hard amid uncertainty in the global economy.

This followed the slowdown in the United States, Europe and Japan, inflation and the debt crisis in Europe, he said.

"The global situation will impact the Malaysian economy. The people, including the residents of the Federal Territories, should remain committed, continue to work hard and give their support to the government's initiatives to strengthen the economy," he said at the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day at Istana Melawati here.

Present were Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, and Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman.

His Majesty also called on the people to continue nurturing unity and strengthening cooperation to ensure prosperity for the country.

He also expressed happiness at the progress achieved by Kuala Lumpur and said the capital was on track in becoming a global city and be among the world's 20 most liveable cities by 2020.

He also hoped that Labuan would continue to expand as a halal hub for marine-based products and a hub for oil and gas logistics, as well as a premier tourism destination.

"The same goes for Putrajaya. Apart from being the Federal administrative centre, I am happy that Putrajaya is also making steps to become a sustainable and prosperous city."

Earlier, Tuanku Abdul Halim presented awards in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day.

Among the recipients was Mubarak president Tan Sri Abu Hassan Omar, who received the Darjah Seri Utama Mahkota Wilayah (SUMW) which carries the title Datuk Seri Utama.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar, who was among the recipients for the SUMW, was not present as he is on a working visit to London.

There were five who were conferred the Darjah Seri Mahkota Wilayah which carries the title Datuk Seri, namely MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, Housing and Local Government Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Kabit, KUB Malaysia Berhad chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Abdul Samad, MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief Datuk Seri Michael Chong Ten Soo and Malaysian Association for the Blind deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Kuppapitchai Rawther.

Thirty-four people were conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah which carries the title Datuk, 30 received the Johan Mahkota Wilayah, 74 were given the Ahli Mahkota Wilayah and 84 received the Pangkuan Mahkota Wilayah. Bernama
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