IPOH, 29 Jan 2009: The Perak state government today announced that Feb 3 would be a state holiday to mark the silver jubilee of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, said the holiday would allow the people of Perak and the country to celebrate the historic day.
“The people can use the opportunity to witness the bestowing of the title “Dato’ Seri Azlanii” (DSA) on 25 individuals who had contributed significantly and served the Sultan with loyalty,” he said in a statement today. — Bernama