Istana Negara

Yesterday marked another historical event in Malaysia as the former Istana Negara located at Jalan Istana has been closed. Quoting from The Star, "After serving for 54 years, Istana Negara at Jalan Istana here, which is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, ended its function officially on Tuesday with pomp and pageantry".

RAMD First Battalion carrying YDP Agong's private flag from Istana Negara Jalan Istana.

~ picture courtesy of The Star

The YDP Agong's private flag is being raised by RAMD First Battalion at Istana Negara Jalan Duta

~ picture courtesy of The Star

Can you believe that I almost shed my tears by just watching it from the daily 8pm news? It is not because I do not like the shifting, it's the procedure with full of protocol... and wow! The current YDP Agong has never failed to amaze me with his patience to restore the tradition. Do you even know that during his installation as the YDP Agong, he insisted for the invitation letters to other Kings are to be written in Jawi? I should find time and google more on this since he's scheduled to pass the throne to the 14th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah in December.

I have always been amazed with Malaysia's royalty. Since Malaysia practise democracy instead of monarchy system, people might not really into the royalty. Unlike me, I always find them as grand and sacred.

I got goosebumps with butterfly in the stomach each time we enter Kuala Kangsar or even passed by Jalan Istana. Just by being present in any royalty area make me felt honoured. As at now, I only have the opportunity to understand Perak's royal family and so yes I do look high upon them.

Cepat la Alya besar so I can share this with her and perhaps explore more about Malaysia's royalty together...