Cambodia King Kg Ayer
By Hj MinorAbsah

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Preah Bat Samdeeh Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, went on a river cruise for a closer look at Kg Ayer yesterday afternoon.

The Cambodian King, who is in the country for a three-day official visit, was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Samdeeh Reach Botrei Preah Anoch Norodom Arunrasmy, His Majesty the King's Sister.

His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni was greeted upon arrival at the Custom's Wharf by the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya sohan Pahl_awan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin Siraj a Khatib Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Mohd Yusof.

Using the Tanjong Bakarang vessel, the King and his entourage were brought to cruise along the Brunei River and were briefed on the history and culture of Kg Ayer.

They then made a brief stop at Kg Tanioi Ujung and at the residence of Pengarah Hj Mokti Md Salleh, the Penghulu of Mukim Tamoi.

At the residence, His Majesty King Sihamoni was treated with traditional Malay delicacies as well as a showcase of local traditional handicrafts. His Majesty and the King's sister were also presented with souvenirs as a token of the visit.

Following the brief stop, the visitors then continued with their river guise before heading back to the Custom's Wharf.

Also present during the visit was the minister in attendance, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Abdul Rahman Dato Setia Hj Mohamed Taib, Minister of Education as well as the Cambodian Ambassador to Brunei, Nan Sy. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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