Sultan At Thanksgiving Ceremony
By Lyna Mohammad & MK Anwar

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar last night graced the "Majlis Kesyukuran Anjuran Orang-Orang Yang DiKurniai Gelaran".

Also at the event were HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, HRH Prince Abdul Azim, HRH Prince Abdul Malik, HRH Prince Abdul Mateen and other members of the royal family.

His Royal Highness Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah meanwhile in a sabda highlighted the importance of those that have received titles. The titles, explained HRH Prince Sufri were indeed an honour that symbolised a higher strata of the community.

HRH Prince Sufri also advised those who have been given the titles to uphold their responsibilities and their undivided allegiance to His Majesty the Sultan as the country's supreme leader.

Last night's special thanksgiving ceremony was the first of its kind to be held in the country, that initially' was forwarded in the 'Persidangan Majlis MesyuaratAdat Istiadat' May 4, 2006 that resulted in the council fully supporting the idea.

Recital of Doa by the State Mufti, Pehin Dam Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Abdul Aziz Juned, was also held at the function.

Following His Majesty's titah and sabda by HRH Prince Sufri Bolkiah, a 'Sembah Ikrar' (Pledge of Loyalty) was recited by state dignitaries led by HRH Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah as the Chairman of the organising committee.

Shortly after the recital of 'Sembah Ikrar', HRH Prince Haji Sufri along with other members of the organising committee presented a 'Pesambah' to His Majesty prior to the 'Santap'. The function was held at the Riqun International Hotel in Gadong. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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