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By Abdul Muin Abdul Majid
DUBAI, June 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian consulate in Dubai hosted a gathering Friday to mark the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.
This followed a similar celebration organised by the Malaysian embassy in Abu Dhabi last week.
The Dubai event started with the singing of the national anthem "Negara Ku", with the guests present making do with a projected image of the "Jalur Gemilang" flag as the function was held indoors.
In his speech, Malaysian consul-general Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin drew attention of the audience to Tuanku Mizan's address earlier this month in which the King emphasised the need for Malaysians to exercise patience and act wisely in facing the global challenges posed by food shortages and oil price increases.
"His Majesty also advised the government to manage the nation's petroleum resources efficiently for the benefit of future generations," he added. The consul-general said Malaysians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were highly regarded by locals and foreign expatriates alike.
"Together we should strive to keep up the good name of Malaysia and keep our flag flying high in the UAE," he said, expressing confidence that existing close bilateral relations would be further enhanced with the cooperation and support of all members of the Malaysian community and government agencies.
Besides allowing people to catch up with each other or forge new friendship, the event saw some of the lucky ones going home with various prizes, including Malaysia Airlines tickets won in the lucky draw and a photography competition.
-- BERNAMA
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