NINE QUESTIONS FOR SARAWAK REPORT: CURRENT / THE BRITISH ROYAL VISIT

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SELAMAT DATANG, Your Highnesses.

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2. RELATED: AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA
3. RELATED: NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA
4. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES
5. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES SAYS MALAYSIA OFFERS POWERFUL MODEL TO OTHERS IN THE REGION
6. RELATED: ALL HAIL KING CHARLES! PRINCE LOOKS VERY COMFORTABLE ON THE THRONE AS HE AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ARE FETED IN MALAYSIA ON ROYAL TOUR

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PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA
Charles in his speech said he had always been fascinated by Malaysia’s rich cultural, religious and racial diversity which was something to be cherished and celebrated.

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British heir to the throne Prince Charles (right) kicked off his maiden visit to Malaysia by visiting the Islamic Arts Museum today, hosted by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah (left).
Photo: Mohamad Shahril Badri Saali/NST

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

British heir to the throne Prince Charles kicked off his maiden visit to Malaysia by visiting the Islamic Arts Museum today.

The event was hosted by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Charles toured the museum’s permanent gallery where he was briefed on various Islamic exhibitions by its head curator Dr Heba Nayel Barakat.

According to Heba, Charles was attentive during the walkabout around the museum and had asked many questions and shown a particular interest in calligraphy-themed exhibitions.

In a brief ceremony afterwards, Sultan Nazrin welcomed Charles to Malaysia and said the visit, in celebration of 60 years’ of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom, was a celebration of great occasion made more special by the visit.

Charles in his speech said he had always been fascinated by Malaysia’s rich cultural, religious and racial diversity which was something to be cherished and celebrated.

"The setting for today’s reception could hardly be more appropriate. The Islamic Arts Museum is the most wonderful celebration of the great diversity of traditions in Islamic arts, and the rich variety of influences that have shaped it over the centuries.

"I am particularly delighted that the museum has such strong connections with my own School of Traditional Arts which itself aims to ensure that traditional arts and skills continue to enrich our changing world."

Present was British High Commissioner to Malaysia Vicki Treadell.

The museum, Charles said served as a reminder of just how important it was for all societies to preserve and be proud of their cultural heritage.

Charles also wished a happy birthday to Sultan Nazrin, whose official birthday falls tomorrow.

During the ceremony, a gift from Charles to the museum, in the form of a framed signature of himself in calligraphy, was unveiled.

The museum gifted him a large calligraphy artwork of blue hues.

Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are scheduled to visit a number of places in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak and Penang, as well as participate in various events over seven days from November 2.

('Prince Charles and Spouse Camilla Officially Start Their Royal Visit to Malaysia.' New Straits Times, November 3, 2017)

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1. PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

3. RELATED: NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA

4. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES

5. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES SAYS MALAYSIA OFFERS POWERFUL MODEL TO OTHERS IN THE REGION
6. RELATED: ALL HAIL KING CHARLES! PRINCE LOOKS VERY COMFORTABLE ON THE THRONE AS HE AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ARE FETED IN MALAYSIA ON ROYAL TOUR

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AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA
During the 45-minute meeting at Bilik Seri Maharaja of Istana Negara, Sultan Muhammad V hosted a high tea for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

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Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhamad V, with the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles and consort, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Photo: BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

YANG di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V today granted an audience to visiting Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla.

During the 45-minute meeting at Bilik Seri Maharaja of Istana Negara, Sultan Muhammad V hosted a high tea for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

The maiden visit by Their Royal Highnesses to the country is to commemorate the 60 years of diplomatic ties between the UK and Malaysia.

Having arrived yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses are scheduled to visit a number of places in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak and Penang, as well as participate in various events, over a span of seven days.

('Agong Grants Audience to Prince Charles, Camilla.' – The Malaysian Insight, November 3, 2017)

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1. PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

2. RELATED: AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA

4. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES

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NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA
Pasangan diraja itu yang tiba di ibu negara pada Khamis, dijadual melawat pelbagai tempat di Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak dan Pulau Pinang selain menyertai pelbagai acara penting sepanjang lawatan selama tujuh hari dari 2 hingga 8 November.

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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (left) and Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla dressed to the nines for the Royal Gala.
Photo: BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dan isteri Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor hari ini menghadap Putera Charles, Prince of Wales dan isteri baginda, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall di Hotel Majestic, malam ini.

Pertemuan berlangsung kira-kira 15 minit sebelum kedua-dua pasangan diraja itu menghadiri majlis Makan Malam Gala di hotel berkenaan yang diadakan untuk meraikan lawatan keluarga diRaja England itu.

Lawatan pertama pasangan diRaja itu ke Malaysia adalah bersempena ulang tahun ke-60 hubungan dua hala antara United Kingdom dan Malaysia.

Pasangan diRaja itu yang tiba di ibu negara pada Khamis, dijadual melawat pelbagai tempat di Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak dan Pulau Pinang selain menyertai pelbagai acara penting sepanjang lawatan selama tujuh hari dari 2 hingga 8 November.

Kerabat diRaja British yang pernah melawat Malaysia sebelum ini ialah Ratu Elizabeth II dan Duke of Edinburgh bagi menghadiri upacara perasmian Sukan Komanwel ke-16 di Kuala Lumpur pada 1998 dan Putera William, Duke of Cambridge dan isteri Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, pada September 2012.

('Najib dan Isteri Menghadap Putera Charles, Camilla.' – BERNAMA, November 3, 2017)

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1. PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

2. RELATED: AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA

3. RELATED: NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA

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PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Mohammad said Prince Charles was keen on the British and Malaysian governments working together, especially in the offer of training, knowledge-sharing and expertise to Malaysia on how to further maintain heritage buildings and parks, as was done in London.

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"Prince Charles is really passionate and really cares about education in Malaysia." – Yap Ern See, SMK Convent Bukit Nanas

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, was impressed to see Malaysia having reached another milestone in promoting sustainable cities and community well-being, it was stated here today.

Urban Well-being, Housing and Local Government Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek said His Royal Highness, who is also actively involved in urban planning through The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community in Britain, listened intently to brief-yet-detailed explanations from representatives of the ministry and various government agencies on the country’s initiatives in championing community-building.

“Prince Charles was happy to listen to our initiatives such as the River of Life community development, especially those involving river cleaning and beautification. He also commended us on our New Urban Agenda towards sustainable urbanisation and development.

“His Royal Highness was very satisfied with how Malaysia was developing the cities, how we are positioning ourselves at the forefront of low-carbon cities and the space we create between sustaining urban development between people and technology,” he told Bernama after accompanying Prince Charles on a 20-minute visit to the event at a leading hotel here.

Mohammad said Prince Charles was keen on the British and Malaysian governments working together, especially in the offer of training, knowledge-sharing and expertise to Malaysia on how to further maintain heritage buildings and parks, as was done in London.

Mohammad said he extended an invitation, on behalf of Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar, to Prince Charles to attend the World Urban Forum scheduled to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from February 7 to 13 next year.

“I did mention that during the forum, we will present a video speech of the Prince of Wales to the participants and he said he is looking forward to the forum,” he said, adding that His Royal Highness was impressed that Malaysia is the second country in the world and third in the Commonwealth to host the forum.

The World Urban Forum, which is held every two years, is a non-legislative technical forum which has been convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) since 2002 and aims to examine the most pressing issues faced by cities around the world, like rapid urbanisation and its impact on cities, communities, the economy, climate change and policies.

Earlier, in his closing speech, Mohammad said it was an honour for Malaysia to be selected to host the World Urban Forum.

“We are committed to establishing the Commonwealth Network of Cities and Nations during the World Urban Forum and we hope this will be a platform for continued discussions and sharing of knowledge among the Commonwealth cities and nations.

“We look forward to the United Kingdom’s active participation in the forum, Sir, and we truly value your insights and views today and your continued passion on ensuring communities shall be at the heart of growth and development,” he said.

Prince Charles also spent time interacting with six Form Two students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Bukit Nenas and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Chong Hwa, Jalan Gombak, on their models portraying Malaysia in the future.

Yap Ern See of SMK Convent Bukit Nanas said it was a rare opportunity for her to have met Prince Charles who, she said, complimented them and advised them on the importance of having bicycle and pedestrian lanes in a future city.

“This shows Prince Charles is really passionate and cares about education in Malaysia. He asked us to study hard and was concerned whether this workshop had affected our studies. I am so glad that I was able to meet Prince Charles, who is really a nice person,” she said.

Pang Chin Wen of SMK Chong Hwa said she saw in His Royal Highness a fatherly figure because the Prince of Wales asked her and her friends about their studies. She said she was glad she had the chance to meet Prince Charles in person.

Prince Charles and Camilla arrived here Thursday on their maiden visit to Malaysia, which commemorates the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom.

The visit to Malaysia is part of a tour of Their Royal Highnesses to Singapore, Malaysia and India from October 30 to November 9, aimed at strengthening ties between Britain and Asia.

('Prince Charles Impressed with Malaysia's Promotion of Sustainable Cities.' – Malaysian Digest, November 3, 2017)

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1. PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

2. RELATED: AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA

3. RELATED: NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA

4. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES

6. RELATED: ALL HAIL KING CHARLES! PRINCE LOOKS VERY COMFORTABLE ON THE THRONE AS HE AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ARE FETED IN MALAYSIA ON ROYAL TOUR
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PRINCE CHARLES SAYS MALAYSIA OFFERS POWERFUL MODEL TO OTHERS IN THE REGION
Prince Charles said Malaysia’s long-standing global reputation for understanding across the borders of faith and community was a precious asset in a world threatened by a lack of “this most essential commodity”.

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Prince Charles speaks at the Royal Gala Dinner in Kuala Lumpur, November 3, 2017.
Photo: BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales was impressed that sixty years after independence, Malaysia offers a powerful model to others in the region, not only because of its particular strength in business, education, science, security and defence, but also the way Malaysia operate on the world stage.

Prince Charles said Malaysia’s long-standing global reputation for understanding across the borders of faith and community was a precious asset in a world threatened by a lack of “this most essential commodity”.

“The pillars of such a reputation, founded, as they must be, on mutual respect and the willingness not merely to tolerate, but to celebrate differences and diversity in all their forms, could not be more relevant or, indeed, needed in today’s fractious times,” said Prince Charles in his speech at the Royal Gala Dinner held here, tonight.

The Gala Dinner, hosted by the British High Commission in Malaysia, was attended by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, several ministers and deputy ministers, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall alongside the guests were treated to a fusion of British-Malaysian menu including home smoked Scottish salmon with wilted wild fern leaf and “rendang” beef Wellington.

Prince Charles said the 60th anniversary of Malaysia’s independence was a worthy moment to reflect, on the fact that both countries have much to learn and everything to gain by building on the legacy of trust and the strong bonds that exist between them and which were augmented by their membership of the very special Commonwealth Family of Nations.

“Sixty years on from independence, it is clear that very strong foundations of mutual respect and understanding were laid down when Malaysia became part of the Commonwealth, with its shared principles, strong values and vision of a common future,” he said.

The heir to the British throne also expressed hope that Malaysia and the United Kingdom may resolve to keep strengthening the enduring friendship between the two countries so that it thrives and prospers for many years to come.

His Royal Highness said that today, the partnership between the two countries was vibrant, dynamic, and vitally important for the prosperity and security of the two countries.

“The trade and investment that flows between us, in both directions, creates skilled, well-paid employment in the United Kingdom just as it does in Malaysia.

“The defence and security cooperation that we enjoy makes a crucial difference to keeping all our people safe, whether through the Five Powers Defence Arrangements that I am greatly looking forward to learning more about when I visit the Royal Malaysian Air Force station at Butterworth, Penang, next week, or through our shared determination to tackle the evil of terrorism that threatens us all,” he remarked.

On the visit, His Royal Highness also mentioned that it would end in Penang, where two hundred and thirty one years ago, the long-standing history between the United Kingdom and Malaysia began.

“I gather that Penang was known for many years as Prince of Wales Island and the fact that it isn’t the case any longer, I promise I will not take personally, although my grandson, George, may possibly be cheered in due course by the name of its capital!

“Rather more poetically, though, I believe Penang was known as ‘the Pearl of the Orient,’ so my wife and I are very much looking forward to discovering its charms for ourselves,” he said.

Prince Charles said that, he and Camilla have long held a firm desire to visit Malaysia, “so this occasion is not only a very special moment for us personally, but also a particularly special opportunity to celebrate the enduring ties between our people”.

“I cannot tell you how delighted my wife and I are to have been invited to visit Malaysia to celebrate the 60th anniversary of your independence and all the years of diplomatic ties between our countries that have followed,” he said.

The maiden visit by the royal couple to Malaysia was to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Malaysia.

The Royal couple who arrived in the Malaysian capital Thursday, are scheduled to visit a number of places in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak and Penang, as well as participate in various significant events over a span of seven days from November 2 to 8.

('Prince Charles says Malaysia Offers Powerful Model to Others in the Region.' – Malay Mail Online, November 3, 2017)

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1. PRINCE CHARLES AND SPOUSE CAMILLA OFFICIALLY START THEIR ROYAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

2. RELATED: AGONG GRANTS AUDIENCE TO PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA

3. RELATED: NAJIB DAN ISTERI MENGHADAP PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA

4. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES IMPRESSED WITH MALAYSIA'S PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES
5. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES SAYS MALAYSIA OFFERS POWERFUL MODEL TO OTHERS IN THE REGION

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ALL HAIL KING CHARLES! PRINCE LOOKS VERY COMFORTABLE ON THE THRONE AS HE AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL ARE FETED IN MALAYSIA ON ROYAL TOUR
Meanwhile, Charles was almost mistaken for a Time Lord when he stepped out of a Tardis - but luckily there wasn't a Dalek in sight.

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The Royal Couple on the evening of November 3, 2017
Photo: Daily Mail/Getty Images

KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 –

Charles and Camilla got their very own golden thrones when they met His Majesty The Agong of Malaysia on Friday.

The couple met with the country's ruler at the Istana Negara, the national palace, in Kuala Lumpur on the second day of their official visit to the country.

Charles and Camilla were ushered by the King's Grand Chamberlain, Datuk Padua Maharajelela Going, into the Seri Maharaja room to await heir host's arrival.

They were seated in two elaborately gilded chairs that looked like royal thrones as they awaited the arrival of the Agong, His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V.

After a short wait he joined them, taking his seat in an even larger 'throne' for official photographs.

The Prince of Wales and The King of Malaysia most recently met in May 2017 at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies where Charles, who is the centre's Patron, opened its new buildings.

During the event the prince gave a speech calling for a strengthening of ties between the Muslim and Western worlds.

The Duchess of Cornwall was mobbed by crowds of excited school children after touching down in Kuala Lumpur on Friday - just hours after joking of her wish to 'slow down'.

Camilla, 70, was visiting the International School at ParkCity in the Malaysian capital with Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Johor, and the school's principal Andrew Dalton, as part of her south-east Asian tour with husband the Prince of Wales.

It came after the Duchess told the wife of the Sultan of Brunei: 'It's more tiring as you get older.

I keep trying to tell everybody that I'm not as young as I used to be, and have to slow down.'

Meanwhile, Charles was almost mistaken for a Time Lord when he stepped out of a Tardis - but luckily there wasn't a Dalek in sight.

The Prince walked into Doctor Who's famous time machine when he visited a co-working space for start-up companies in the city, but was only transported a few feet into a members-only area.

The heir to the throne, who is on an 11-day tour of south-east Asia and India, met young entrepreneurs, tech savvy school children showcasing projects, and established businesses during his tour of WORQ.

A Tardis has been created as the doorway from the public space into the private members area and, as staff walked through a nearby side entrance, Charles emerged from the replica of the BBC character's sci-fi machine.

He joked with the waiting press saying 'I should have gone through the side (door)' before sitting down to a meeting with executives from some of Malaysia's established technology firms.

Andrew Yeow, 28, co-founder of WORQ which opened in March, said they had tried to create a relaxed, fun and practical working environment for fledgling businesses offering facilities like a gym, sleeping pods and a cafe, and much needed space for firms to grow.

He said: 'The response to the Tardis has been good so far, a lot of people find it really cool. They don't realise it's a door it's quite quirky and helps with the ambience.'

The 28-year-old added: 'This is the first of its kind in Malaysia - a co-working productivity community, what I mean by that is we try and solve two big problems for new businesses.

'Real estate, issues of having to get an office, and issues entrepreneurs have like increasing sales or trying to connect with regulators or partners - we're trying to help them by providing a supportive community.'

The Duchess of Cornwall accompanied by the Queen of Johor, surrounded by excited Malaysian schoolchildren.
Photo: Daily Mail/Getty Images

Earlier, Camilla was entranced by a group of children who performed a traditional Malay wedding dance for her in the Malaysian capital.

The Duchess was visiting the Permata Negara, an educational facility for children up to four, when the youngsters, dressed in traditional Malaysian outfits, entertained her with a 'Silat' for the Bride.

'How sweet, they are just adorable,' the royal said.

Camilla was greeted by Datin Paduka Seri Hjh. Rosmah Mansor, First Lady of Malaysia and founder of the PERMATA, who led her on a guided tour of the facility just outside Kuala Lumpur.

She saw youngsters decorating 'flower eggs,' or Meghias Bunga Telur, and 'creating flowers' (bunga manggar), as well as meeting teachers leading the activities.

Camilla was also charmed after two of the children greeted her with a double handshake while another took her hand and held it to their heart, a sign of honour.

The PERMATA Programmes were founded by the First Lady (sic) of Malaysia with the objective of providing a platform that enables children to achieve their potential through cultural learning.