Malaysian PM, King Extends Condolences Over Passing of Prince Philip

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin extends his deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, members of the royal family and to the British people over the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He said among the many contributions of His Royal Highness storied life was his founding of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, which has positively impacted millions of young people around the world. “The Duke of Edinburgh International Award, or the Anugerah Perdana Remaja Rakan Muda, was introduced in Malaysia in 2000 and has recognised thousands of Malaysian youths for their achievements in community, sports and adventure activities,” he said in a Facebook posting Friday night. He added that Prince Philip visited Malaysia several times and was always a friend of Malaysia. Muhyiddin said the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world have lost a towering figure. He said the Duke of Edinburgh will be sadly missed and his passing marked the end of a life spent in selfless service for the greater good. Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip has died at the age of 99 in Windsor Castle. On the same note, Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Queen Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah also have expressed their deepest condolences to Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement issued via Istana Negara’s (National Palace) Facebook page, the King and Queen said His Royal Highness will be remembered by their Majesties, the government, and the people of Malaysia for his steadfast support for Her Majesty, his unwavering commitment to the Commonwealth, of which Malaysia is a proud member, and his efforts to promote stronger ties between the United Kingdom and Malaysia. “Their Majesties’ thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people as we come together to mourn the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip,” the statement said. -- BERNAMA