Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Statement: Condolences from Singapore Leaders on the passing of Yang Amat Mulia Enche' Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah of Johor, Malaysia, on 1 June 2018

     Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan have written to DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territories of Johor Darul Ta’zim, to convey their condolences on the passing of Sultan Ibrahim’s mother, Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah.

     The text of the letters is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

3 JUNE 2018

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Letter to DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

3 June 2018

Your Majesty,

                   Ho Ching and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved mother, Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah.

                   Enche’ Besar Khalsom was well-loved by the people of Johor. She was known for her warmth and generosity of spirit. I remember sitting beside her at dinner at the wedding ceremony of the Tunku Mahkota Johor. It was the first and only time we met, but we spent a pleasant evening having a good conversation. She will be dearly missed.

                   Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult period.

                   With deepest sympathies,

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

Sultan Yang Dipertuan bagi Negeri dan Jajahan Takluk

Johor Darul Ta’zim

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Letter to DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

3 June 2018

DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

Sultan Yang Dipertuan bagi Negeri dan Jajahan Takluk

Johor Darul Ta’zim

Your Majesty,

                   Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Yang Amat Mulia Enche’ Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah. Her passing is a sad loss for the Johor Royal Family and all Johoreans. She will be dearly missed.

                   My thoughts are with Your Majesties during this difficult period.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN