HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday attended the Royal Ceremonial Funeral of Al-Marhumah Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsum, mother of Sultan of Johor, at Istana Besar Johor Bahru.
Al-Marhumah Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsum binti Abdullah passed away on June 1 at King Edward VII Hospital, London at the age of 83.
Upon arrival at the Senai International Airport in Johor, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman Hassanal Jeffri ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Panglima Johor. A Doa Selamat was recited by Haji Mohd Nazri bin Haji Ali, Imam Daerah Muar.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
From the airport, His Majesty and His Royal Highness proceeded to attend the funeral. Upon arrival at Istana Besar Johor, His Majesty was greeted by members of the Johor Council of Royal Court. His Majesty then proceeded to the Throne Hall where the monarch was welcomed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan Yang Di-Pertuan of Johor Darul Takzim and other members of the royal family.
His Majesty together with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim then proceeded to pay their final respect to Al-Marhumah Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsum before performing the Jenazah prayer, led by Religious Advisor of Johor Darul Takzim Dato’ Haji Nooh bin Gadot.
The monarch together with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and members of the royal family then joined the funeral procession towards the Bukit Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum. Al-Marhumah Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsum was laid to rest at the mausoleum before Zohor prayer.
Before leaving the mausoleum, the monarch was bid farewell by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
Also present at the Senai International Airport to bid farewell to His Majesty was Tunku Panglima Johor.