IMAGINE browsing for books at a bookstore—only to find the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah doing the same thing just a few shelves away!
That’s exactly what happened to one lucky woman.
Fatin Nurshazlin took to Threads to share her unexpected encounter with the Perak ruler while browsing the economics section at Kinokuniya Malaysia.
“I was carefully picking out books for this month’s reading list. After I was done browsing, I looked up—and there he was. Just a few steps away.”
Fatin admitted she was momentarily stunned to see the state ruler standing there, quietly immersed in the books—without any entourage or grand formalities.
“You don’t expect to see a Sultan in a quiet corner of a bookstore, completely at ease, surrounded by books. No entourage, no grand formalities.”
But what made the moment even more special? Sultan Nazrin graciously signed the books she had just purchased.
“And just when I thought the moment couldn’t get any better, HRH himself signed the books I had purchased. I’m honoured, Tuanku.”
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Fatin expressed deep admiration for Sultan Nazrin, highlighting how he embodies intellectual humility and a passion for lifelong learning.
“A small gesture, but one that meant so much. Not just because of who he is, but because of what he represents—a leader who values knowledge, who believes in lifelong learning, who embodies intellectual humility.”
Her post has since gone viral, with many Malaysians sharing their own encounters with the book-loving Sultan.
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@mutiarapino: “I’ve seen him at Kino before too! He was quietly browsing through books and making his selection, but I didn’t want to disturb him.”
@shahirahloqman: “Have seen him before at Kino too! Love seeing public figures who are also intellectuals. Their thirst for knowledge is inspiring.”
@shafizah_radin: “I saw him at MPH in Aeon Ipoh before the store closed.”
