KUALA LUMPUR - His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is currently unwell due to musculoskeletal pain (involving muscles and bones) affecting his back and hips.
In a statement today, Istana Negara said His Majesty has been advised by medical experts to rest and refrain from attending official engagements to allow for proper treatment and recovery.
"Due to His Majesty undergoing follow-up treatment, he is unable to attend the breaking of fast ceremony with the Prime Minister, Cabinet members, Heads of Foreign Delegations and senior government officials at Istana Negara yesterday," the statement said.
Istana Negara also announced that the opening ceremony of the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Sultan Ibrahim Mosque, which was scheduled for yesterday, has been postponed to a later date.
The King expressed his intention to resume official duties as soon as his health improves. - BERNAMA