ALOR SETAR, May 7 — The official birthday celebration of the Sultan of Kedah Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has been moved from June 21 to July 5 this year.

The change in date was announced through an official state government letter signed by deputy state secretary (Management) Muhammad Mahazi Ibrahim, dated May 6.

Following the amendment, the Kedah public holiday has also been revised in line with the new date.

The letter was distributed to heads of state and federal departments, heads of state and federal statutory bodies, as well as heads of local authorities for their attention. — Bernama