Who is Dave Williams?

Dave Williams is the grandson of William Hanna, co-creator of Hanna-Barbera cartoons like The Flintstones and The Jetsons.

Where did the meeting take place?

The meeting took place at Istana Negara, the official residence of the King of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

When was the visit announced?

The visit was announced via a Facebook post on April 30, 2026, but the exact date of the meeting was not specified.

King of Malaysia meets grandson of Flintstones co-creator

JOHOR BARU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has received a visit from Dave Williams, the grandson of William Hanna, co-creator of The Flintstones, The Jetsons and numerous other cartoon series.

According to a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim, the meeting took place at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. The post did not specify the date of the visit, but it was shared on April 30, 2026.

Dave Williams is the grandson of William Hanna, who along with Joseph Barbera founded Hanna-Barbera Productions, responsible for iconic cartoons such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Yogi Bear.

The purpose of the visit was not disclosed in the Facebook post. The post included photographs of Sultan Ibrahim and Williams together.