CURRENT / THE BRITISH ROYAL VISIT - DAY 2

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SEMBAH hormat, Tuanku-tuanku.

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2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT
3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM
4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS
5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING
6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK
7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

REPORTED BY SINAR HARIAN

KUALA KANGSAR, November 4, 2017 – 

Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah dan Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim bersama Prince of Wales Putera Charles dan Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles ketika bergambar bersama kerabat diraja Perak di Istana Iskandariah hari ini.
Photo: BERNAMA

Putera Charles, Prince of Wales dan isteri baginda, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, hari ini menghadap Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah di Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan di sini. 

Terdahulu, Camilla, yang memakai blaus berwarna hijau teal dan berseluar panjang putih, tiba pada jam 1.40 petang dan disambut oleh Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. 

Putera Charles, yang juga pewaris takhta Britain, tiba kira-kira sejamdan 20 minit kemudian dengan menaiki helikopter selepas mengunjungi Suruhanjaya Perkuburan Perang Komanwel (CWGC) di Tanah Perkuburan Taiping di sini, hari ini. 

Semasa pertemuan kira-kira 30 minit di Bilik Menghadap, Istana Iskandariah itu, Sultan Nazrin turut meraikan pasangan diraja itu dalam sesi minum petang. 

Lawatan rasmi pertama Putera Charles dan Camilla ke Malaysia adalah sebahagian daripada lawatan pasangan diraja itu ke Asia yang turut merangkumi Singapura dan India mulai 30 Oktober hingga 9 November. 

Sebelum ini, beberapa kerabat diraja British pernah mengunjungi Malaysia termasuk Ratu Elizabeth II dan Duke of Edinburgh yang menghadiri pembukaan rasmi Sukan Komanwel Ke-16 di Kuala Lumpur pada 1998 dan lawatan Putera William dan Kate Middleton, iaitu Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, pada September 2012.

('Putera Charles, Camilla Menghadap Sultan Nazrin.' – Sinar Harian, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

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3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

Support for the initiative has also come from the Duke of Cambridge’s wildlife conservation charity.

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Charles during a visit to the Belum Rainforest Reserve in Malaysia 

Photo: Arthur Edwards/PA

British forces will train Malaysians in anti-poaching techniques to help protect endangered wildlife species like the tiger, the UK’s High Commissioner to the country has announced. 

The counter-poaching specialists – who have worked in Africa – will next year teach groups like rangers how to track down poachers over great distances and long periods of time. 

The Prince of Wales’s charitable body supported the project financially when it was in its infancy and Charles attended a conservation summit in Malaysia where High Commissioner Vicki Treadell made the announcement. 

Support for the initiative has also come from the Duke of Cambridge’s wildlife conservation charity, Tusk Trust, which William supports closely as royal patron, and has given funds to the scheme. 

Charles had the chance to see the sort of habitat Malayan tigers live in when he was taken on a boat trip in the Royal Belum State Park, in northern Malaysia, where the conference was held. 

Wearing a life jacket over his cream suit, the Prince’s boat, also carrying his entourage, sped over rainforest-fringed Lake Temenggor for 45 minutes. 

Charles during a visit to the Belum Rainforest Reserve in Malaysia 
Photo: Arthur Edwards/PA

Speaking briefly at the end of the summit, Ms Treadell told delegates: “I’m pleased to announce, albeit a small sum, we have identified an initial £30,000 or 165,000 ringgit – depending on the rate of exchange – to develop some capacity building programmes working across Malaysia.” 

She added: “The other commitment that we will make today is that we will bring British military anti-poaching training expertise to Malaysia next year to run some training of anti-poaching. 

“Of course we will do it here in Belum but we also hope to take it to other parts of Malaysia. That is our commitment to take the work that flows from this summit forward.” 

The numbers of Malayan tigers have fallen by around half to just 250 animals during an 11-year period to 2014 – but global figures for the big cats have increased by 700, from 2010-16, to 3,900. 

The British Army’s project to train countries in anti-poaching skills has been piloted in Malawi during the summer. 

Commanders see the initiative as a way of enhancing soldiers’ tracking skills which have not been needed in conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. 

Charles listened to the conclusion of the two-day conference where wildlife conservation groups and government and state organisations pledged to increase their efforts to safeguard a range of habitats from coral reefs to rainforests in the region. 

During his tour of the park’s lake, Charles was ferried to and from the motor boat in a golf buggy – complete with yellow curtains – and was joined by the High Commissioner and others. 

The Sultan of Perak, who like the Prince has a keen interest in the environment, was among the group as the Royal Belum State Park lies within his state. 

Charles and Camilla had tea earlier with the Sultan, who is Malaysia’s deputy Agong or King, at his lavish palace Istana Iskandariah in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. 

Royals gifts were exchanged with the Prince given artwork and the Duchess a large silver water flask, while Charles gave the Malaysian ruler two sets of table mats featuring his watercolours. 

The heir to the throne, who is on an 11-day tour of south-east Asia and India, had travelled from the capital Kuala Lumpur by helicopter and returned to the city as the hot and humid conditions turned to a heavy downpour.

('Anti-Poaching Project Backed by Charles's Charity Announced at Wildlife Summit.' – Belfast Telegraph, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

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4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

REPORTED BY BERITA HARIAN

GERIK, November 4, 2017 – 

Putera Charles menziarahi 'Commonwealth War Graves Commission' hari ini. Turut hadir, Menteri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Putera Charles dan isteri dalam lawatan rasmi selama enam hari ke Malaysia turut melibatkan lawatan ke beberapa negeri.

Photo: BERNAMA

Kerajaan Perak akan melaksanakan lima inisiatif untuk memulihara Taman Negeri Royal Belum di sini, dalam usaha mengekalkan pemuliharaan pembangunan alam sekitar termasuk menjadikan Kompleks Hutan Belum, sebagai kawasan penempatan utama harimau di negara ini. 

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, berkata kerajaan negeri juga akan memastikan jaringan hubungan kompleks itu dengan landskap Taman Negara yang lebih baik melalui rangkaian saling berkaitan dengan kawasan hutan dilindungi, hutan simpan dan koridor untuk survival jangka panjang harimau di Semenanjung Malaysia. 

Beliau berkata, kerajaan negeri juga akan memastikan Taman Negeri Royal Belum dan kawasan sekitar Hutan Simpan Kekal dikendalikan dengan mapan untuk pemuliharaan harimau dengan menempatkan sekurang-kurangnya tiga anggota penguatkuasa bagi setiap 10,000 hektar serta memperoleh akreditasi Pemuliharaan Standard Harimau (CATS) untuk Taman Negeri Royal Belum. 

"Kita juga ingin menubuhkan Pasukan Tindakan Khas yang serba lengkap bagi mencapai sifar pemburuan haram di Belum menjelang 2020. 

"Selain itu, kerajaan negeri juga akan membantu meningkatkan dana sehingga RM100 juta menjelang 2025 bagi pemuliharaan harimau di Malaysia," katanya dalam Deklarasi Royal Belum pada Sidang Kemuncak Pemuliharaan WWF di sini. 

Putera Charles, Prince of Wales, dan Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, masing-masing berangkat ke taklimat mengenai sidang kemuncak tersebut. 

Zambry berkata, kerajaan negeri juga berjanji akan bekerjasama rapat dengan semua entiti termasuk sektor swasta, orang ramai, rakyat Malaysia yang prihatin, bersama-sama dengan kerajaan, organisasi dan aktivis pemuliharaan dari seluruh dunia bagi memastikan aspirasi Perak itu menjadi kenyataan. 

"Kami menyokong pernyataan dibuat Duli Yang Teramat Mulia (Putera Charles) bahawa tugas paling sukar adalah mengubah komitmen seperti dibuat pada tahap sangat tinggi kepada tindakan di lapangan. 

"Tiada erti mengalah, jika kita mahu menyelamatkan spesis terancam yang bukan sahaja merugikan kita semua, tetapi juga mendedahkan habitat ditinggalkan haiwan itu kepada risiko kemusnahan lebih besar, yang boleh mengancam kepada manusia," katanya. 

Kunjungan Putera Charles dan isteri baginda Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, ke negara ini adalah sebahagian daripada rangka lawatan 11 hari pasangan diraja itu ke Singapura, Malaysia dan India dari 30 Oktober hingga 9 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.

('Perak Pulihara Taman Negeri Royal Belum.' – Berita Harian, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

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5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

REPORTED BY MALAY MAIL ONLINE

KUALA LUMPUR, November 4, 2017 —

Prince of Wales Prince Charles (front left) and the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles visit the St Mary's Cathedral in Kuala Lumpur November 4, 2017.
Photo: BERNAMA

After 19 years, the St. Mary's Cathedral near Dataran Merdeka in Jalan Raja today hosted a visit by British royalty.

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited the Anglican church as part of their ongoing seven-day maiden visit to Malaysia.

The last time that the church hosted a visit by a member of the British royalty was in 1998 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit when she attended the official opening of the 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

The Queen had also visited the church in 1989 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

Prince Charles and Camilla arrived at the church at 10.10 am in a heavy drizzle and were welcomed by Archbishop Datuk Ng Moon Hing.

Their Royal Highnesses were accompanied by minister-in-attendance Datuk Seri SK Devamany, who is deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

The royal visitors attended the 40-minute church service and then met church members and several staff of the British High Commission who were also present.

Prince Charles and Camilla signed the guest book before leaving.

Archbishop Ng told Bernama later that the church members were delighted and excited over the visit by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

He said he showed Prince Charles the plaque commemorating the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1989 and he said he remembered that visit.

The visit of Prince Charles and Camilla to Malaysia is part of a 11-day tour of Their Royal Highnesses to Singapore, Malaysia and India from October 30 to November 9.

('St. Mary's Cathedral Hosts British Royalty Again, After 19 Years.' – Malay Mail Online, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

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6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

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TAIPING (BERNAMA), 4 November, 2017 – 

Photo: BERNAMA

Putera Charles hari ini melahirkan penghargaan baginda terhadap pasukan pengurusan Suruhanjaya Perkuburan Perang Komanwel (CWGC) atas kejayaan menguruskan dan mengekalkan Tanah Perkuburan Perang Taiping atau Taiping War Cemetery di sini. 

Pengurus Negara CWGC G.Ghobu berkata Prince of Wales melahirkan penghargaan itu semasa mengunjungi tanah perkuburan itu yang merupakan sebahagian daripada atur cara lawatan rasmi pertama selama tujuh hari pewaris takhta Britain itu dan isteri baginda, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, ke Malaysia. 

"Baginda bertitah baginda benar-benar menghargai apa yang telah dilakukan mengikut keupayaan kita bagi mengekalkan dengan begitu baik tanah perkuburan itu dan melahirkan rasa keprihatinan baginda untuk mengetahui jika wujud sebarang masalah bagi menguruskan tanah perkuburan itu. 

"Kami daripada CWGC amat berbangga dengan lawatan Putera Charles dan berasa gembira dapat berbual sendiri dengan baginda," katanya kepada Bernama di sini hari ini. 

Putera Charles tiba di tanah perkuburan itu, yang menjadi tempat persemadian anggota tentera yang terkorban semasa Perang Dunia Kedua di Tanah Melayu, pada kira-kira 1.20 tengah hari dengan menaiki sebuah limosin berwarna gelap. 

Baginda diiringi menteri pengiring Datuk Seri S.K. Devamany, yang juga timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana menteri dan Menteri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. 

Pewaris takhta Beritain itu kemudian berjalan ke tanah perkuburan Orang Islam dan Buddha sebelum baginda meletakkan karangan bunga di batu peringatan dan bertafakur. 

Baginda yang memakai sut berwarna kuning muda turut mengunjungi tanah perkuburan Kristian yang terletak di tempat yang berbeza sebelum meletakkan karangan bunga Cross of Sacrifice dan menundukkan kepala baginda sebelum bertakafur sebagai tanda penghormatan ke atas mereka. 

Putera Charles juga diperkenalkan kepada pengurus dan kakitangan CGWC yang menguruskan tanah perkuburan itu sebelum baginda mengadakan pertemuan dengan Persatuan Veteran Malaya dan Borneo di bawah khemah berdekatan tanah perkuburan itu selama kira-kira setengah sejam. 

Putera Charles kemudian menandatangani buku pelawat sebelum menaiki helikopter untuk majlis menghadap dengan Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah di Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar.

('Putera Charles Hargai Usaha CWGC Urus Perkuburan Perang Taiping.' – BERNAMA, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

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7. RELATED: IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

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CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

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KUALA LUMPUR (BERNAMA), November 4, 2017 – 

Photo: BERNAMA 

Hujan gerimis hari ini tidak mematahkan semangat kanak-kanak yang begitu sabar menanti ketibaan Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall di Rumah Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Lighthouse di Bangsar, di sini. 

Wajah 70 kanak-kanak kurang bernasib baik itu berubah ceria sebaik sahaja baginda tiba pada kira-kira 11.05 pagi dengan berpakaian hijau pudina dan putih dengan memegang payung. 

Ketibaan Camilla disambut pengetua Lighthouse, Steven Silvaraju dan Jacinta Steven.
Baginda kemudiannya mendengar taklimat mengenai The Lost Food Project (TLFP), sebuah badan bukan berasaskan keuntungan, daripada pengasasnya Suzanne Mooney sebelum bertemu dengan benefisiari rumah kebajikan itu. 

Duchess of Cornwall itu kemudiannya bermesra dengan kanak-kanak berkenaan dan melibatkan diri dalam beberapa aktiviti bersama mereka sebelum menghidangkan makan tengah hari berupa nasi putih, kari ayam dan kobis goreng. 

Mooney yang ditemui pemberita kemudiannya berkata Lighthouse merupakan satu daripada 50 badan kebajikan yang disokong TLFP di Lembah Klang. 

TLFP bertindak mengumpul makanan dari pasar raya dan pengilang di seluruh negara sebelum mengedarkannya kepada mereka yang memerlukan. 

Baginda begitu berminat dengan persekitaran dan melahirkan pandangan tentang keperluan menyediakan makanan untuk kanak-kanak itu. 

"Baginda memberitahu saya bahawa beliau sangat kagum dan teruja dengan inisiatif yang diambil Malaysia. Baginda sangat suka berbual dengan kesemua kanak-kanak, baginda suka dengan budaya dan negara ini, dan telah melalui pengalaman yang bermakna hari ini," katanya. 

Menurut Steven, cucunya Ariana Shine Lewis telah menghadiahkan kepada baginda seutas gelang tangan dan baginda gembira menerimanya. 

Kanak-kanak tersebut turut menghadiahkan kepada baginda, lukisan burung merak yang mereka hasilkan sendiri menggunakan ibu jari dan sebuah buku skrap. 

Putera Charles, Prince of Wales dan Camilla tiba di sini pada Khamis untuk lawatan rasmi pertama ke Malaysia bersempena ulang tahun ke-60 hubungan dua hala antara Malaysia dan United Kingdom. 

Lawatan ke Malaysia ini merupakan sebahagian daripada lawatan pasangan diraja itu ke Singapura, Malaysia dan India mulai 30 Oktober lepas hingga 9 November ini, bertujuan untuk mengeratkan hubungan antara Britain dan Asia.

('Camilla Melawat Rumah Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak.' – BERNAMA, November 4, 2017)

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1. PUTERA CHARLES, CAMILLA MENGHADAP SULTAN NAZRIN

2. RELATED: ANTI-POACHING PROJECT BACKED BY CHARLES'S CHARITY ANNOUNCED AT WILDLIFE SUMMIT

3. RELATED: PERAK PULIHARA TAMAN NEGERI ROYAL BELUM

4. RELATED: ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL HOSTS BRITISH ROYALTY AGAIN, AFTER 19 YEARS

5. RELATED: PUTERA CHARLES HARGAI USAHA CWGC URUS PERKUBURAN PERANG TAIPING

6. RELATED: CAMILLA MELAWAT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN KANAK-KANAK

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IN PICTURES: CHARLES AND CAMILLA TOUR MALAYSIA

The Royal couple are on an 11-day tour of south-east Asia.

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The Prince of Wales (left) meets His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak, Deputy Agong of Malaysia, at his official residence, the Istana Iskandariah, in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia during his 11-day autumn tour of Asia.Photo: Jersey Evening Post

The Duchess of Cornwall meets Zara Salim Davidson the wife of His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak.Photo: Jersey Evening Post

[More photos to come.]

('In Pictures: Charles and Camilla Tour Malaysia.' – Jersey Evening Post, November 4, 2017)

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CURRENT / THE BRITISH ROYAL VISIT - DAY 1

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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

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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.

REPORTED BY THE MALAYSIAN INSIGHT

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

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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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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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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 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

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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.

PERMATA Negara cares for new-borns up to pre-school aged children.

('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. ' – Daily Mail, November 3, 2017)

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CURRENT / CHARLES AND CAMILLA ARRIVES IN MALAYSIA FOR A WEEK-LONG NATIONWIDE VISIT - TO CLARE BROWN'S CHAGRIN

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WE at the NINE QUESTIONS Blog are excited to welcome their Highnesses Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla to Malaysia - both of whom arrived yesterday evening - and look forward to sharing their Malaysian tour for posterity.

We also note how this visit had stirred some violent bouts of fitful anger from the lady at Sarawak Report, who is adamant that no British VIPs ever set foot into Malaysia for fears of endorsing - what they unilaterally label as - a kleptocratic state. 

In fact, Sarawak Report wrote a scathing open-letter to the Royal Couple, which was published on the site alleging that the visit was actually arranged through a PR company and PM Najib had paid for this visit to materialise. No desperate move tops this lie, yet she would go so far as to baselessly accuse the British Royalty of taking bribes to determine their official visits. Again, she asserts this without proof, and expects her readers simply to believe her at face value.

Never mind her for now. Let us focus on the jubilations at hand, as we are sure that many Malaysians are happy with the honour of receiving the future heir to the British throne, and the NINE QUESTIONS Blog joins this chorus of the multitude in wishing them, "Selamat Datang"!

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2. RELATED: MALAYSIAN STOP LONGEST IN PRINCE CHARLES AND CAMILLA'S TOUR OF THREE COUNTRIES

3. RELATED: PRINCE CHARLES AND CAMILLA'S TOUR OF SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, BRUNEI AND INDIA, IN PICTURES

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PRINCE CHARLES, CAMILLA ARRIVE ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO MALAYSIA

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Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived today on an official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
Photo: BERNAMA/NST

SEPANG (BERNAMA), NOVEMBER 2, 2017 – 

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived today on an official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom. 

The Royal Air Force aircraft carrying, Their Royal Highnesses landed at KLIA at 6.45 pm, they were welcomed by Minister-in-Attendance Datuk Seri S. K. Devamany, who is Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. 

Also present were Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican and the British High Commissioner to Malaysia Vicki Treadell. 

Prince Charles and Camilla then walked past a static guard-of-honour. 

Their Royal Highnesses are scheduled to visit a number of places in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak and Penang, as well as participate in various significant events over the span of seven days from November 2 to 8. 

Prince Charles and Camilla are expected to engage with all levels of Malaysians, from royalty to underprivileged children as well as the business community. 

Their Royal Highnesses are expected to have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, at Istana Negara and grant an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. 

This is the maiden visit by Their Royal Highnesses to Malaysia. 

Previous visits by the British royalty here were by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh who attended the official opening of the 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and the visit by Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in September 2012. 

Relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom encompass a wide range of areas including trade, defence and security, education, digital economy, green technology, renewable energy, culture and tourism. 

Malaysia is the United Kingdom’s second largest export market in ASEAN and the UK is Malaysia's third trading partner in Europe, while in the field of education, there are currently more than 18,000 Malaysians studying in the UK. 

The royal visit is part of a tour of Singapore, Malaysia and India from October 30 to November 9. Prince Charles and Camilla began their tour in Singapore on October 30. After visiting Malaysia, they will tour India for 11 days.

('Prince Charles, Camilla Arrive on Official Visit to Malaysia.' – New Straits Times, November 2, 2017)

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MALAYSIAN STOP LONGEST IN PRINCE CHARLES AND CAMILLA'S TOUR OF THREE COUNTRIES

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KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – 

It will be the longest stop on the autumn tour for the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, when they arrive here on Thursday. 

In their inaugural visit to the country, Their Royal Highnesses are expected to visit a number of places in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Sarawak and Penang, as well as participate in various significant events over the span of seven days from November 2 to 8, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and Britain. 

The royal visit is part of a tour of Malaysia, Singapore and India from October 30 to November 9. 

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall's visit to the Commonwealth nations, which is at the request of the British government, will highlight key themes, including celebrating community, cultural diversity and promoting business innovation.

"Compared to their visits to other parts of the world, it is actually the biggest in terms of the number of days that they have done anywhere else.

"They want to see the diversity of the Malaysian people, their culture, heritage, flora and fauna, as well as the diversity of the partnerships that we have, whether it is through the government, business, defence, academia, science, research and so forth," she told a press conference, here on Wednesday. 

Treadell said the royal visit would commence in the heart of the city, with an event hosted by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, involving some youth engagement with both Prince Charles and Camilla. 

Their Royal Highnesses are also expected to have an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V at Istana Negara and a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. 

Treadell said one of the highlights of the tour would be the Gala Dinner, attended by senior dignitaries in Malaysia, as well as key figures from business, arts, culture and media communities. 

"We have gone to the extent of designing a menu for the Gala Dinner where each dish is a fusion of British and Malaysian elements. 

"An example of the menu is the beef 'rendang' Wellington and an English trifle dessert layered with Malaysian mango puree, dried pineapple crisps, alongside English berries and the standard custard," she said. 

Treadell said there would be occasions where the public could come and see Their Royal Highnesses for themselves. 

"However, for security reasons, we are not allowed to reveal those locations at this time, but we will put out information closer to those moments, so people can look out for news on that on our (UK in Malaysia) social media channels," she said. 

Treadell also encouraged the public to look out for updates and information, as well as to post on their social media using the #MYUK60 and #RoyalVisitMY hashtags.

('Malaysian Stop Longest in Prince Charles and Camilla's Tour of Three Countries.' – The Star Online, November 1, 2017)

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PRINCE CHARLES AND CAMILLA'S TOUR OF SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, BRUNEI AND INDIA IN PICTURES

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Prince Charles and Camilla at the Singapore National Orchid Garden.
Photo: The Telegraph

The Royal Couple at Tiong Bahru Covered Market, Singapore.
Photo: The Telegraph

Charles signing the guestbook at the Istana Negara in Singapore, with Camilla looking on.
Photo: The Telegraph

('Prince Charles and Camilla's Tour of Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and India in Pictures.' – The Telegraph, November 1, 2017)

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