IPOH: Security measures for Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah have been enhanced to ensure comprehensive protection following the assault on His Royal Highness during the state-level National Day celebration on Aug 31, according to a palace official.
The Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja, Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Dr Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin, said a committee meeting involving members of the royal household had been held to coordinate and strengthen security protocols to prevent a recurrence of the incident.
“We have tightened security, particularly during events involving His Royal Highness and other members of the royal family on the main stage,” said Mohd Zahidi, who is also the Perak Palace Security Committee chairman.
He said this at a press conference on Thursday (Nov 6) on the state investiture ceremony in conjunction with Sultan Nazrin’s 69th birthday celebration at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here.
Mohd Zahidi said that despite the incident, Sultan Nazrin has remained approachable by engaging warmly with people from all walks of life.
He said members of the public would not face any difficulty if they sought permission to approach or take photographs with His Royal Highness, especially during official events.
“If it is done in an orderly and proper manner, the Sultan of Perak will certainly not refuse requests for photographs.
“Moreover, if children ask to take photos with His Royal Highness or with the Raja Permaisuri Perak (Tuanku Zara Salim), both of them have never declined such requests as they are very fond of children,” he said.
On Sept 8, a woman was charged in the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court with using criminal force against Sultan Nazrin during the state-level National Day celebration.
Nurshazwani Afni Mohamad Zorki, 41, allegedly committed the offence on the grandstand in front of the Ipoh City Council on Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab at 8am on Aug 31. – Bernama
