Malaysia’s king to attend orchid naming ceremony, go to Pasir Ris Camp throughout Singapore state go to

SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will make a state go to to Singapore this week, the Ministry of International Affairs (MFA) stated on Monday (Oct 24).

The state go to, which is able to run from Oct 25 to Oct 27, is on the invitation of President Halimah Yacob.

The king will likely be accompanied by the queen, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, members of the royal household and senior officers. 

They are going to obtain a ceremonial welcome on the Istana on Wednesday and name on President Halimah, who will host a state banquet of their honour. 

“Their Majesties will attend an orchid naming ceremony on the Istana for a brand new orchid hybrid, the Dendrobium Queen Azizah of Malaysia, named of their honour,” stated MFA.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee may also name on and host lunch for them. 

MFA added that the king will go to the Pasir Ris Camp with Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, in addition to the NEWater Customer Centre with Minister for Sustainability and Surroundings, Grace Fu.