PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY FOR PROGRAMME TO INSTILL LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL MONTH CELEBRATION 2026

IPOH, 15 AUGUST 2026 – HRH Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah graced the Prize-Giving Ceremony for the Programme to Instill Loyalty to the King and Country in conjunction with the 2026 National Month Celebration at Dewan Bankuet, Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh.  

Also gracing the event was HRH Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. 

Also present were the Perak Menteri Besar, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh, Perak State Government leadership, heads of departments and invited guests.  

The organising of this programme aimed to ignite the spirit of patriotism, nurture love for the country and strengthen loyalty to the Royal institution among the people, particularly the younger generation, in conjunction with the National Month Celebration.  

The ceremony was enlivened with various activities, including the prize presentation to the champions of the Malay and English Public Speaking Competitions, performances by the Bicara Berirama champion and Choral Speaking champion, prize presentation for the first session, performance by the Choir champion and prize presentation for the second session.  

The attendance of Zamakhshari Hanipah at the programme reflects Ipoh City Council’s (MBI) continuous support for efforts to instill patriotism, strengthen the spirit of unity and foster respect and loyalty to the King and country.  

Such programmes serve as an important platform for strengthening appreciation of history, identity and national character. At the same time, they provide opportunities for the younger generation to showcase their talents and potential in public speaking, language, the arts and performance.  

MBI will continue to support the implementation of programmes and initiatives that can strengthen the spirit of love for the country, instill loyalty and contribute to the formation of a society that is united, disciplined and patriotic.