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Norway held nationwide memorial services on Sunday for King Harald V, who passed away at 89. The Norwegian Royal House confirmed the funeral will occur on September 9, with his son Haakon VIII immediately ascending to the throne.
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attended Surah Yassin recitation and Friday prayers on August 28 at Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah with approximately 1,000 worshippers including security personnel. State-level National Day celebrations will take place at Kajang Stadium on August 30.
King Harald V of Norway, aged 89, has been admitted to hospital after developing fluid accumulation linked to cortisone treatment for haemolytic anaemia. Crown Prince Haakon will serve as regent during the two-week medical leave.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly acknowledged the birthday wishes and prayers for his recovery offered by King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah, underscoring the constitutional relationship between Malaysia's political and royal leadership.