In a splendid celebration of love and commitment, Ashman Najib, the youngest son of Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib, officially tied the knot today in a grand wedding ceremony.
The event, held at the banquet hall of Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, was graced by the presence of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and his consort, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah, along with other dignitaries and political figures.
Photos shared online showcase Ashman Najib, in a dashing white baju Melayu, and his bride, Nikola Mulyadi, in an elegant white wedding dress and regal crown.
The couple exchanged wedding rings in a tender moment, deeply gazing into each other’s eyes and sharing sweet smiles.
Crying for Najib’s Absence
The ceremony was not only a celebration of love but also a poignant reminder of familial bonds. Ashman Najib expressed his sadness over his father’s absence in a heartfelt speech.
A video on Sin Chew Daily captured Ashman visibly moved and tearful, mentioning his father’s inability to attend the ceremony, yet happy to welcome a warm new family member like Nikola.
Even though my dearest father is unable to be here with us today could not be here today, it derives great comfort that our closest friends and family are in this hall.”
Nikola, standing beside him during the speech, was seen wiping away her tears too.
Convergence of Influential Personalities
According to a Facebook post by Dr. Puad Zarkashi, the wedding was attended by many Malaysian political figures.
Deputy Prime Minister and UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca TYT Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, Johor Chief Minister Dato Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Pahang Chief Minister Dato Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, and Malacca Chief Minister Dato Seri Abd Rauf Yusoh were among the attendees, marking it as a significant social event in the country’s calendar.
Dr. Zarkashi also mentioned in the post that the hair-shaving ceremony for Noryana Najib’s second child was held prior to the wedding.
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