H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Rustam Yahaya, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Sultanate of Oman and YBhg. Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr. Musrifah Sapardi have hosted a dinner reception in conjunction with the Birthday of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Petuan Agong on 2 June 2011. The event was held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Shatti Al-Qurum, Muscat. More than 150 Malaysians residing in Oman, mainly from Muscat attended the event. Some drove all the way from as far as Sur, Sohar and Nizwa.
The event began with Maghrib prayers followed by the recital of Yaasin, Tahlil and Isya’ prayers. Later, a variety of Malaysian delicacies was served.
During his remarks, H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Rustam expressed his gratitude and appreciation for all Malaysians who have attended the event. He also expressed hope and confidence that many more events and receptions that would involve Malaysians in Oman could be held in the future.