KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Some 200 students under the ‘Program Ilham Seni Diraja’, accompanied by their teachers, recently had the opportunity to attend the international theatre production Roald Dahl’s The BFG in Singapore.

According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page today, the visit involving selected students was organised following an exclusive invitation by Singapore Repertory Theatre artistic director Gaurav Kripalani to the Raja Zarith Sofiah of Johor Foundation.

The production featured a cast from the Royal Shakespeare Company of the United Kingdom, with Singapore being the only venue outside the UK chosen by the renowned theatre company.

“This high-impact programme was coordinated by Datuk Paduka Maharaja Lela and Ilham Seni Diraja coordinator Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini,” the post read.

The initiative aimed to strengthen appreciation for arts and culture while exposing the younger generation to international performances in shaping creative thinking, it added.

Program Ilham Seni Diraja is a pioneering initiative inspired by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, focusing on the B40 community in Kuala Lumpur by bringing them closer to renowned arts practitioners and performers. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today extended Teachers’ Day greetings to all educators in the country in appreciation of their contributions and sacrifices in educating the nation’s children.

In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, Their Majesties also expressed appreciation to teachers, who serve as a vital pillar in shaping knowledgeable, well-mannered and competitive generations for the nation’s future.

“Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah express their appreciation for the sacrifices, patience and dedication of teachers in imparting knowledge and instilling noble values in the younger generation,” the post said.

Their Majesties also expressed hope that the welfare of educators will continue to be strengthened to ensure the teaching profession remains respected and capable of producing outstanding Malaysians.

This year’s Teachers’ Day celebration carries the theme ‘Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara’. — Bernama