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2008/06/08

Najib in Britain on 4-day working visit
By : From Sharif Haronin London


DEPUTY Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will arrive here today on a four-day working visit to Britain, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown (Don't forget to send our regards to Gordie!).

Prior to his courtesy call on Brown at his office 10 Downing Street late tomorrow, Najib will attend a working lunch hosted by the lord mayor of London, Alderman David Lewis. (Yeah! We heard the steaks there really requires hard work)

On Tuesday, Najib will attend a conference on "Reforms of International Institutions" at Marlborough House. (Try to learn something there. Many things need to be reformed back here).

Later, he will officiate at the launching of Jom Makan Restaurant. (Sure! This is absolutely a must)

The restaurant has been set up at Pall Mall East under the Malaysian Kitchen Programme. (WTF is this?)

Wrapping up his visit on a patriotic note (Hahahah!!!!), Najib, who is defence minister, will meet Malaysian troops at the Wellington Barracks.

He will then witness the changing of guards ceremony involving the Royal Malay Regiment at the Buckingham Palace grounds on Wednesday. (You musn't miss this. They are really that good! Remember to take lotsa pictures.)

Eight officers and 122 members of the Royal Malay Regiment arrived here on April 17 for a two-month-long ceremonial duties. Their duties have included guarding Buckingham Palace, Winsdor Castle and...

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