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Sultan Nazrin Shah officially opened the Manjung Municipal Council's RM12.7 million Merdeka Hall in Lumut today, an event celebrating the district council's 25th anniversary and signalling ambitions towards Tourism and Maritime City status.
Sultan Nazrin Shah attended Perak's Warriors' Day 2026 celebration in Ipoh, where he also officially opened the new Masjid An-Nur Gua Permai at Syed Putra Camp, completed at a cost of RM5.5 million.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Malaysia's Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah at The Istana, reaffirming the nations' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for a unified international framework for waqf governance, proposing digital transparency platforms and a regional climate-resilience initiative to address underutilised Islamic endowment assets across Southeast Asia.
Sultan Nazrin Shah presented scout decorations, medals and certificates to 239 recipients at a ceremony in Ipoh, celebrating Perak Scouts' approaching centenary and Malaysia's enhanced role in global scouting.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Ministry will adopt Sultan Nazrin Shah's governance framework emphasizing integrity, accountability and inclusive development. The 'Everyone Matters' principle aligns with Islamic values and Maqasid Syariah.
Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened the country's first Orang Asli Islamic school, SMAR Nurul Hidayah, in Sungai Siput. The ceremonial launch underscores the importance of integrated academic and religious education for indigenous communities.