THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah today said Malaysia was on the right track to realising its development agenda for the people’s wellbeing.

His Majesty said this was proven by the country’s economic growth of 5.6% for the first quarter of this year.

“Taking into account global economic challenges, including the post-Covid-19 economic uncertainty and geopolitical crisis, which have an impact on the cost of living, the government should focus on the implementation of development projects that have a direct impact on the wellbeing of the people as outlined in the Madani Budget 2023,” His Majesty said.

Sultan Abdullah said this in his speech at the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the king’s official birthday celebrations at Istana Negara today.

Also in attendance was the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.

Sultan Abdullah said the agenda on the people’s wellbeing, including expanding the social protection network system to tackle the issue of rising living costs, needed to continue to be given focus.

“I am confident that the government’s continuous in exploring new innovative strategies will have a positive impact on the socio-economy of my subjects,” said His Majesty.

Sultan Abdullah also expressed his happiness and praised the government for its commitment to establishing good and close cooperation with all state governments for the benefit of the people.

A total of 839 individuals were conferred federal awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the Agong’s official birthday today.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul headed the list of recipients. He was conferred the Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Setia Mahkota, which carries the title “Tan Sri”. – Bernama, June 5, 2023.