OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE 15TH PERAK STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SITTING

IPOH, 14 APRIL 2026 – HRH Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and HRH Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim graced the Official Opening Ceremony of the Fourth Year of the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly Sitting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh today. 

The arrival of Their Royal Highnesses was received by Perak Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Saarani Mohamad and State Assembly Speaker Dato’ Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid. 

The ceremony was also attended by Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

The ceremony began with the singing of the Perak State Anthem and the hoisting of the Sultan’s Personal Standard, followed by His Royal Highness inspecting the Main Guard of Honour, comprising three officers and 102 personnel from the Northern Brigade General Operations Force (GOF), Ulu Kinta. 

The Main Guard of Honour was led by Northern Brigade GOF Battalion 1 Commanding Officer Supt Ooi Jin Bin. The parade was commanded by DSP Mohd Fatahlul Moin Mat Isa and assisted by ASP Mohd Izzat Ayob. 

The flag bearer was Inspector Mohd Izwan Mohd Salleh, while the Parade Sergeant Major was Sub-Inspector Aswadi Bohari. 

The accompanying band was the Kedah Royal Malaysia Police Band led by Inspector Syed Mohd Izzudin Syed Salehudin. 

HRH the Sultan of Perak then graciously officiated the opening ceremony.

The Perak State Legislative Assembly sitting begins today until 21 April 2026.