Sultan Nazrin attends Perak Warriors' Day celebration
Also in attendance were Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa and Raja Di Hilir of Perak, Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah.
His Royal Highness arrived at 9am and was welcomed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad; Rear Admiral Datuk Abdul Halim Shaari, representing the Western Armada Commander; Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin and 2nd Infantry Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Mohamad Rosli Abu Bakar.
The ceremony began with the singing of the Perak state anthem, followed by an inspection of the guard of honour by Sultan Nazrin.
The guard of honour was composed of three senior officers and 102 policemen led by Superintendent Mohd Aster Mohamad and assisted by Deputy Superintendent Ahmad Auzan Mohd Noor.
Following the inspection, the Last Post was played, and the national flag was ceremoniously lowered.
The event continued with a prayer recitation by Inspector Adib Azimat, followed by a poem entitled "The Blood of a Warrior on the Land of Freedom," jointly recited by Lieutenant Hadzeri Julai from the 503rd Regiment of the Territorial Army and Corporal Nurul Syuhada Azmi from the Perak contingent police headquarters.
After the recital, the Rouse was played, and the national flag was raised once again.
The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Perak anthem before the guard-of-honour exited the parade grounds.
Sultan Nazrin then attended a reception at the Banquet Hall before departing.
The musical accompaniment during the ceremony was provided by the KD Pelandok Brass Band, comprising 45 members under the leadership of Lieutenant Muhamad Ali Rajaie Nor Mohamed from the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Honouring National Heroes every year on July 31, the nation observes Warriors' Day to honour fallen soldiers and security personnel, as well as those who have made significant contributions to the independence and security of Malaysia.
This annual celebration serves as a solemn reminder of their service and sacrifice in defending the peace and sovereignty of the nation.
Historically, July 31, 1960, marked the official end of the Emergency in Malaya.
The date was subsequently declared as Warriors' Day, providing all Malaysians with an opportunity to express gratitude for the peace the country enjoys today, which has enabled Malaysia to develop and prosper, free from the threats posed by hostile external elements.
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