A post on Sultan Ibrahim’s Facebook page said the award would be presented by Singapore president Halimah Yacob.

It said the award was in recognition of the sultan’s contributions towards the improvement of bilateral relations between Johor and Singapore.

During the visit, Sultan Ibrahim will be accompanied by the Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and his wife Che’ Puan Besar Khaleeda Bustamam.

The royal delegation will be greeted upon arrival at the Istana, which is the official office of the president and prime minister of Singapore, tomorrow by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Singapore Cabinet ministers.

During the visit, Sultan Ibrahim is also scheduled to meet Halimah, apart from attending several events, including a visit to the RTS Link site in Woodlands, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Sembawang Air Base.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is expected to present a special orchid hybrid, ‘Ibrahim Zarith’, named in their honour. The orchid is the national flower of Singapore.