The History of Parit Raja (Audio-In Malay)

The following video clip contains audio on the History of Parit Raja, as recited in front of Sultan Ibrahim during Kembara Mahkota Johor at Parit Raja, Saturday 7 August 2010.

Kembara Mahkota Johor Phase II (Update 2)-The arrival of the Sultan

It was certainly a very historical and memorable day for the residence of Parit Raja. HRH Sultan Ibrahim and his KMJ entourage stopped by at the town. The crowd has gathered since the morning to wait for their beloved Ruler and the Royal family members. The delegation arrived in front of the Koperasi Parit Raja building. Upon arrival, local leaders notably Sri Gading MP Dato Haji Mohamad Haji Aziz and Parit Raja State Assemblyman Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, head of villages and several others were there to greet the Sultan and the entourage. There were also Javanese cultural performances such as kuda kepang and barongan.

The rakyat wasted no chance to shake hands and took photos with Sultan Ibrahim who in turn sportingly mixed around and chatted with them. HRH and his princes were later ushered to a nearby royal tent for a light refreshment.

This was followed by the recital of the history of Parit Raja. The Sultan then received several souvenirs and gifts from the daughter and grand daughter of the late Haji Nawawi, the man who was recorded as the early settler of Parit Raja. Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi also presented a souvenir on behalf of the residence of the town. HRH Sultan Ibrahim then signed a plaque as a mark of the presence of KMJ in Parit Raja before departing for the next destination.

Kembara Mahkota Johor Phase II - Update (1)

Kembara Mahkota Johor Phase II

Kembara Mahkota Johor Phase II is scheduled to begin today. This 3-day-777km expedition, led by the Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, will see the entourage riding on motorbikes visiting several districts in Johor. This will include Pontian, Batu Pahat, Muar, Ledang, Kluang and Mersing. Apart from the Royal family, the expedition will also be accompanied by the heads of departments and the media.

The expedition is expected to make a brief 15 minute stop at Parit Raja at around 11.45 am before heading to Syarikat Air Johor, Sri Gading. ParitRajaDaily team will post more stories and pictures later.