MAYOR OF IPOH ATTENDS MERDEKA PREMIER FORUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH PERAK STATE-LEVEL NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION 2026/1448H

IPOH, 14 AUGUST 2026 – Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah attended the Merdeka Premier Forum in conjunction with the Perak State-Level National Day Celebration 2026/1448H at Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque (Perak State Mosque), Jalan Sultan Iskandar in Ipoh tonight.  

The programme, organised in conjunction with the 69th Perak State-Level National Day Celebration, carried the theme “Peace Towards a Prosperous Nation”, in line with efforts to foster the spirit of patriotism, love for the country and appreciation of the meaning of independence based on the values of religion, harmony and unity.  

The event was enlivened with the presence of Perak Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad, together with the state leadership, heads of departments, invited dignitaries and the local community.  

The forum featured Army Headquarters Religious Affairs Director-General Brig Gen Mohd Jihadi Ahmad as Panelist 1 and Perak State Fatwa Committee member Dr. Muhammad Adib Samsuddin as Panelist 2. The forum was moderated by Dakwah Division Assistant Director Mohd Halim Mat Saman.  

Before the forum began, attendees performed the Maghrib prayers in congregation. The Merdeka Premier Forum then proceeded with discussions and insights on the importance of preserving peace, strengthening unity and building a prosperous society as the foundation for the stability and prosperity of the nation. 

The organising of this forum served as a platform to instill awareness among the public regarding the shared responsibility of safeguarding harmony, peace and sovereignty of the country. At the same time, the programme encouraged the community to be grateful for the blessings of independence and to appreciate the sacrifices of past generations in building a peaceful and prosperous nation.  

The presence of the Mayor of Ipoh at the programme reflects Ipoh City Council’s (MBI) commitment in supporting the aspirations of the Perak State Government to continuously strengthen the spirit of patriotism, unity and harmony among the people, besides supporting the organising of programmes that contribute to the formation a civil and prosperous society.

The programme concluded with the congregational Isyak prayers before the ceremony ended.