Johor Sultan’s coronation on March 23, 2015

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• Mar 19, 2015

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Bernama, Jan 5, 2015

JOHOR BARU — The coronation of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the state’s fifth Sultan in the history of Modern Johor will be held at Istana Besar Johor on March 23.

Head of the Johor Royal Council, Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli said Sultan Ibrahim would confer the new title of Permaisuri Johor on his consort, Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah, at the coronation ceremony.

He said March 23, this year had also been declared a public holiday in Johor in conjunction with the coronation.

“To further enliven the auspicious occasion, at least nine different but related events will be held beginning March 16 and the celebration is expected to go on for three months,” he told reporters at the office of the Johor Royal Council, here, today.

Also present was Council secretary, Datuk Abdul Latiff Yusof.

Abdul Rahim said the coronation ceremony would be special as the last time it was held was 55 years ago.

He said the coronation ceremony combining Islamic, Malay and Western culture and rituals would be exclusive and based on previous coronation rituals to preserve and enrich the Johor royal traditions.

The last coronation ceremony was held on February 10, 1960 when Almarhum Sultan Ismail Sultan Ibrahim ascended the Johor throne.

In conjunction with the coronation, commemorative stamps in denominations of 60 sen, 80 sen and RM1 and first day covers will be on sale at the post offices from March 23.

Commemorative gold medallions will also be availabe from Bank Negara from that date.

Abdul Rahim said over 30,000 people were expected to watch the live telecast of the coronation ceremony via selected television stations and on giant screens at Dataran Bandaraya Johor Baru.

 

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Sultan of Johor in Malaysia committed to diet before coronation​

Published on Mar 17, 2015 4:49 PM

JOHOR BARU - The Sultan of Johor said he was committed to losing some weight before his coronation next week, as preparations were underway to celebrate the historic moment, Malaysia media reported.

"I am drinking a lot of water and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. I have already lost 20kg since I started my diet in January," Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar told the New Straits Times.

"I gain and lose weight easily, but the coronation ceremony has given me the motivation to go on a diet because I want to be slimmer. I want the people to see me fit because this is a once-in-a-lifetime event."

He made the comments during a meeting with the media over the weekend. He was accompanied by his consort, Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris, and his son, Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Iskandar.

"I fully support Tuanku in watching what he eats. He is really committed and has been eating a lot of fruits and vegetables," said Raja Zarith, adding that she was nervous about the ceremony.

To welcome this momentous event on March 23, major sprucing up efforts can be seen in and around Johor Baru as beautification efforts were initiated some time ago, The Star reported on Tuesday.

Johor Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said that all the restoration, renovation and refurbishment works at the Istana Besar, Istana Bukit Serene and Polo Club were completed, last year.

The Istana Besar will play an important role as this is where the coronation will take place while the Istana Bukit Serene has traditionally been the Ruler's residence.

Hasni said that all these venues were utilised during the Johor Ruler's birthday celebrations last year as a trial run.

Besides that, more than a dozen giant billboards with the words "Daulat Tuanku" have been erected along major roads in the city and also on many government and privately owned buildings.

The city centre near the Istana Besar, where the main event is scheduled to be held, has been transformed into a fairyland at night with LED lights and colourful lamps.

Many malls and government departments have also been lit up with colourful lights while road pavements have been given a new coat of paint.

Many of the city roads have also been resurfaced.

A replica of a Boeing 777-200 aircraft has also been built near the Senai International Airport in Kulaijaya as part of the attractions.

The plane, together with a fountain and landscaping, was constructed at a roundabout near the airport, which will be the main entry point for foreign dignitaries entering the state for the event.

Several other landmarks are also being set-up in the other districts in conjunction with the coronation.

A distinctive landscape in many districts is a replica of the Ruler's crown, which will be placed on pedestrian bridges and roundabouts.

A similar replica of the crown at the entrance of Istana Bukit Serene has attracted a lot of attention since last year.

The crown, weighing several tonnes and placed on an arch resembling elephant tusks, had attracted a lot of visitors including tourists.

 

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Black Eyed Peas, T-Ara to perform at Sultan Johor coronation celebrations​

Bernama | Updated: March 17, 2015, First published on: March 16, 2015 22:42 MYT

JOHOR BHARU: Black Eyed Peas, the American super hip-hop group and Korean girl pop artist, T-Ara are coming to Johor to perform in a free, four-day music festival in Danga Bay, as part of the celebrations to commemorate the Sultan of Johor's coronation.

Other hot names in the music industry such as Indonesia's Rossa, Korea's Sistar, Taiwanese 'Fuying & Sam', as well as legendary local artistes like Sheila Majid, Jaclyn Victor, Penny Tai, Shila Amzah and Nicole will also entertain visitors in an open-air concert, beginning March 26.

In a statement, Johor Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Committe chairman, Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the shows were organised by the Johor Tourism Department, in association with the Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd.

This is the first time that the Black Eyed Peas, which has sold an estimated 76 million records and is one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, will perform in Johor.

In addition, a series of other events like F3000 Power Boat Race, Cycleton Around Johor, Beach Sports, Boats Floats Procession and spectacular fireworks will also be held in conjunction with the celebrations.

The F3000 Power Boat Race will see participation from seven countries, including Brazil, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Singapore.

As for Cycleton Around Johor, which is also being organised for the first time here, 20 teams will participate.

Another highlight will be the Boats Floats display and procession around Danga Bay, which will showcase 23 beautiful boat floats, including one from each Johor district, as well as from public and private corporations.

The celebration will end with a spectacular fireworks display.

Sultan Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar is expected to give away the Coronation Cup to the champion of all events on March 29.

 

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Sistar and T-Ara to Perform At Free Open Air Concerts At Danga Bay, Johor Bahru​

In conjunction with the coronation of the Sultan of Johor, the Johor Tourism Department will organise open air concerts for four days at Danga Bay beginning March 26. The concerts are being organised in collaboration with Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd. It will feature international and local artistes including hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, Sistar, T-Ara, Fuying & Sam, Rossa, Sheila Majid, Jacklyn Victor, Shila Amzah, Penny Tai and many more.

Event details:

Sistar | Date: 26th March 2015 | Time: 8.30PM | Venue: Danga Bay, Johor Bahru

T-Ara | Date: 29th March 2015 | Time: 8.30PM | Venue: Danga Bay, Johor Bahru

 

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Johor Sultan visits Hsien Loong​

THE Sultan of Johor and his family visited Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday, Lee said.

“Was honoured to host the Sultan of Johor and his family to tea yesterday,” Lee posted on Facebook yesterday.

“Appreciate their thoughtful gesture to visit me, as they are busy preparing for the Sultan’s coronation next month. I was happy to tell them that I’m recovering well.”

Lee was discharged from the Singapore General Hospital on Feb 18 after surgery to remove his prostate gland.

He was earlier diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Feb 15, 2015.

Published: Saturday February 28, 2015 MYT 12:00:00 AM | Updated: Saturday February 28, 2015 MYT 7:20:48 AM - The Straits Times / Asia News Network

 

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Picture by Khairull Azry Bidin

JOHOR BAHRU, March 23, 2015 - Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar posted for a portrait at Istana Bukit Serene after the coronation ceremony.

 

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why are you posting so many pics of a fat corrupt useless piece of shit?who's clone are you?

 

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