1 June 2014, Male'; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Ms Dunya Maumoon has sent a condolence message to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato' Sri Anifah Hj. Aman, following the passing away of His Royal Highness Sultan Azian Muhibbuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yussuff Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-Lah, the 34th Sultan of the State of Perak Darul Ridzuan and the 9th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
Minister Dunya's message reads as follows:
"I am deeply grieved to hear the news of the passing away of His Royal Highness Sultan Azian Muhibbuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Yussuff Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-Lah, the 34th Sultan of the State of Perak Darul Ridzuan and the 9th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. (King of Malaysia from 26th April 1989 to 25th April 1994). May Almighty Allah grant him eternal paradise."
"On this very sad occasion, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives and on my own behalf, our profound condolences to Your Excellency, the Government and friendly people of Malaysia. "
"Please also convey my sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved family."
ENDS.