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Fahmi Conveys Birthday Wishes To Sultan Of Brunei

Fahmi Conveys Birthday Wishes To Sultan Of Brunei

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today extended his heartfelt congratulations and well wishes to the Sultan of Brunei, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, in conjunction with His Majesty's 79th birthday.
In a Facebook post, Fahmi also prayed for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's continued good health.
'With utmost sincerity, I pray that His Majesty is blessed with enduring health, and continues to rule Brunei Darussalam with steadfast authority, wisdom and fairness,' he said in the post.
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