KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al- Mustafa Billah Shah today extended 89th Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Day greetings to members and veterans, as well as those who had served the armed forces.
As the supreme commander of the force, Sultan Abdullah commended and expressed deep appreciation for the services and sacrifices made by the present and former army personnel in protecting the country's sovereignty and security.
"His Majesty also expressed his appreciation to the families of ATM members who were killed on duty while safeguarding the country's sovereignty and security.
"His Majesty pray that their souls be blessed by Allah SWT and be placed with the pious," according to a post on the Istana Negara official Facebook today.
His Majesty also prayed that ATM would continue to be a respected force on the international scene.
"Well done and congratulations," said His Majesty. - Bernama