President Nathan and PM Lee congratulate new Malaysian King
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 13 December 2006 1613
hrs
Photos 1 of 1
SINGAPORE: Singapore leaders have congratulated the new Malaysian
King, Mizan Zainal Abidin, who was sworn in for a five-year term on
Wednesday.
In their congratulatory messages, President S R Nathan and Prime
Minister Lee Hsien Loong voice their confidence that the close
bonds of friendship between Singapore and Malaysia will grow from
strength to strength under the new King's reign.
In his letter, President Nathan says Singapore and Malaysia share a
long tradition of strong economic, social and cultural
engagement.
He adds that Singapore welcomes the further development of warm
relations during the new King's term of office.
And in his letter, Prime Minister Lee says he is confident Malaysia
will continue to make good progress in its development
efforts.
Mr Lee also stresses that Singapore is fully supportive of
Malaysia's growth and prosperity and sees it as an important pillar
for the overall peace and stability of the region.
Prime Minister Lee says he looks forward to broadening and
deepening the close and extensive links between Singapore and
Malaysia during the new King's term of office.
The new King, who is from the state of Trengganu, is the 13th
Malaysian King.
He was chosen under a unique system that allows traditional state
rulers in Malaysia to take turns in ruling the country.
The 44-year-old King's 8-year-old son, Muhammad Ismail, has been
appointed Regent of Trengganu while his father is away from the
state over the next five years.
