Singapore ministers visit Johor Sultan

Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong (second from left) and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong (third from left) attending the Hari Raya Open House hosted by the Sultan of Johor (right) yesterday at the Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Baru.

Mr Gan, Mrs Gan and Mr Wong had a joint audience with Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and his wife, Raja Zarith Sofiah, and were also hosted to lunch by the royal couple, and joined at lunch by the Sultan's family.

The ministers' visit continues the longstanding tradition of Singapore representatives attending the Sultan's Open House, and symbolises the continued warm ties between Singapore and Johor.

This article was first published on July 29, 2014.
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