Queen begins two-day visit to Labuan
Her Majesty was welcomed by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Labuan MP Datuk Dr Suhaili Abd Rahman and Federal Territories Department director-general Datuk Seri Noridah Abdul Rahim, upon her arrival at the Labuan Airport at 11.27am.
Also present were Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Labuan Corporation chief executive officer Mohd Sukuran Taib and Labuan Police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim.
Her Majesty is accompanied by the Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim.
The Queen is scheduled to grace the inaugural Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex today, followed by a royal dinner.
Tomorrow, Her Majesty will open the Labuan Handicraft Gallery.
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