The last day of 2010

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Finally, we are now at the end of 2010. Tomorrow, we will celebrate the brand new year of 2011. A happy day today it is. After Malaysian Football Team emerges as Champion in the AFF Suzuki Cup (previously known as the Tiger Cup), Malaysian celebrates one day of public holiday. Well, in the internet, there also exist a few of Malaysian who actually against it, stating that a public holiday is a loss to the private sector as an excuse. It is a norm however, we cannot satisfy all parties. For me personally, we have experiences more than 20-years dark ages of our football. Now is the time for the tiger to wake up and roars. To do that, morale support is a must. Well done again Malaysia.

2010 Summary

There’s not much news from the palace recently, so the Royal Portal has been quite down for this week. Nevertheless, as the New Year is approaching, I think it would be nice to sort out a summary of what 2010 is really about for us Malaysian. Let’s check it out.


January

On January 22, sad news befall to Johorean after HRH the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar dies at the age of 77. His body was laid to rest at Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum, Johor Bahru. His first son, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was proclaimed as the fifth Sultan of modern Johor on January 23.

February

On February 9, the Federal Court declares that Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir as a rightful Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Perak.

March

March 14, the history was made by Malaysia’s World no.1 badminton Player, Lee Chong Wei who wins the All England men’s title.

April

On April 3, marks the first year anniversary for Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the Prime Minister of Malaysia

May

May 19, Kelantanese Palace Guard, Ramli Mohamad, who was shot by an unidentified assailant on May 1, dies at the hospital after 19 days.

June

On June 2, all 12 Malaysian on board the Turkish vessel, Mavi Marvara are safe following the flotilla attack by the Israeli Naval Forces which carrying activist to the Gaza Strip killing at least ten people. On June 5, six Malaysian on board the Cambodian vessel Rachel Corrie which suffers the same fate are also safe and return a day later.

July

On July 28, the national flower of Malaysia, Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Rosa Sinesis) turns 50 and celebrates its Golden Jubilee.

August

On August 12, The Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Electric Train Service (ETS) express route began operation.

September

On September 13, The Regent of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra was proclaimed as the new Sultan of Kelantan with the title HRH Sultan Muhammad V.

October

On October 15, Malaysian Parliament celebrates its 50 years anniversary of the formation.

November

On November 10, Perusahaan Otomobil Negara (Proton) launched Proton Inspira based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

December

There is no news bigger in this month compare than the stylish victory of Malaysian Football Team in the AFF Suzuki Cup on December 29.

Conclusion

There are many more events or what can I say as tragedy befall in 2010, but as there’s not enough time and room to put it all here. Talk about New Year, did all of us has actually made their New Year Resolution? No?? Better made one now ^^.

We are the Champion!

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First of all, congratulations to our football team for successfully wins the AFF Suzuki Cup. After the final whistle was blow, Malaysian Football Team wins the cup after beating Indonesia with an aggregate of 4-2 in the final. The stylish victory in Bukit Jalil with 3-0 has helped Malaysian Team a lot to emerge victorious. It is a tough and hard battle especially facing a team who had defeated us earlier in the game with 1-5. Nevertheless, the team have faces the challenge ahead. A tough opponent and fanatic fans cannot undermine the morale of our national team. The battle between the Tiger and Garuda was indeed intences.

Once again, well done to the Tiger!!
Lets this victory be the key to many victories in the future and brings our football team back to its former glory. And in conjunction of the special event, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak declare Friday, December 31, 2010 as a public holiday. (^_^)

P.S :: I must admit, I am very nervous with the penalty kick, but I’m glad our goal keeper can catch it. The circumstances would have be different if the penalty kick scores a goal.

Malaysian States Flag

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Today, we are going to see and learn about the States Flag used in Malaysia. Federation of Malaysia consists of 13 states and Federal Territory. Each state has its own identity, including flag, coat of arms and others. In this post, we are going to see the 14 states flags used in Malaysia.


Flag of Sabah

The flag of Sabah consist of 5 colours, the most colour compare to others. The flag was adopted on 16th September 1988. It is consist of a canton and three stripes.

In the canton ::

A silhouette of Mount Kinabalu – represents the State Government of Sabah
Royal Blue (Mount Kinabalu) – represents strength and harmony
Icicle Blue (background) – represents unity and prosperity

The three stripes consist of ::

Zircon Blue – represents peace and calmness
White – represents purity and justice
Chilli red – represents courage and determination


Flag of Sarawak

The flag of Sarawak consist of three colours used on the flag of the Kingdom of Sarawak of the White Rajah. The flag was adopted in 1988.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents Supremacy of Law and Regulations (Order), unity and stability in the multi-ethnic society
Star – the harmony, high ideals and inspirations of Sarawakian.
The star’s 9-vertices – represents the nine division of Sarawak.

The stripes consist of ::

Red – represents the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the people in their ongoing efforts to pursue and defend the dignity of the progress and elevation in the process of building the state of Sarawak.
Black – represents Sarawak’s wealth of natural resources such as crude oil and timber as the foundation for the development of its people.


Flag of Johor

The flag of Johor bears a canton pattern. The current flag was adopted in 1865, make it the oldest flag in Malaysia.

It consist of ::

White crescent and 5-pointed star – represents Johor’s sovereign ruler, The Sultan of Johor.
Red – represents the warriors that defend the states.
Navy Blue – represent the State Government of Johor.


Flag of Pahang

The flag of Pahang is adopting a simple design, of horizontal bicolour flag. The upper half and lower half are equally proportionate bands.

It consists of ::

White – represents the Sultan of Pahang
Black – represents the official colour of Bendahara. Signify that the past ruler of Pahang was administrated by Bendahara.

White over Black – represents Pahang as a sovereign state with a royal monarch, as well as its presence in special privileges, laws, customs and codes of conduct, and specific rights of the Sultan.


Flag of Terengganu

The flag of Terengganu similar to others Malay States, the flag design center around the Malay royalty and Islam. It was first in used in 1953.

It consist of ::

Crescent and star – represents Islam as the official religion of the states.

White – Represents The Sultan of Terengganu.
Black – represents the State’s citizens.
The white border surrounding the black – it represents the Sultan’s duty to protect his subjects.


Flag of Kelantan

The current flag of Kelantan was adopted in 1924 with a simpler design compare to the previous flag.

It consist of ::

White charge in the middle – represents the sanctity of the Sultan of Kelantan
Red – represents the honesty of Kelantan’s settlers, citizens and the Sultan.


Flag of Perlis

The flag of Perlis is identical with the flag of Pahang with the difference of colour.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents the Raja of Perlis
Blue – represents the people of Perlis
Yellow over Blue – Signify the close bond forged between the Raja of Perlis and his peoples.


Flag of Kedah

The flag of Kedah shares a great resemblance with the flag of Kelantan, only differs in the location of the state emblem. The Kedah state emblem is located on the upper left quarter of the flag.

It consist of ::

The State emblem – same interpretation as the state emblem.
Red – The state traditional colour. It is also represents prosperity.


Flag of Pulau Pinang

The flag of Pulau Pinang was first adopted in 1949 after the state become a member of Federation of Malaya.

It consist of three vertical bands with equal width and a Pinang Tree ::

Pinang Tree – represents a tree from which the Island gets its name.
Blue – represents the colour of beautiful seas surrounding the island.
White – represents the state is safe and peaceful.
Yellow – represents prosperity.


Flag of Perak

The flag of Perak consists of three equal horizontal band, all represents the three branches of the Perak Royal Family.

It consists of ::

White – represents HRH The Sultan of Perak.
Yellow – represents the Raja Muda of Perak (Heir Apparent).
Black – represents the Raja Di Hilir of Perak (2nd in line)


Flag of Selangor

The current flag of Selangor was adopted on 30th January 1965. It consists of four proportionally-sized sections.

It consist of ::

Crescent and Star – represents Islam as the official religion of the state.
White – represents the sanctity of Islam.
Red and Yellow - represents the flesh and blood, two elements necessary to give life and energy to the state.


Flag of Negeri Sembilan

The flag of Negeri Sembilan has a canton on the upper hoist, which is divided diagonally from the corner of the upper hoist towards the corner of the lower fly.

It consists of ::

Yellow – represents the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Red – represents the citizens of Negeri Sembilan
Black – represents the four undangs (traditional chieftains).


Flag of Melaka

The flag of Malacca divided into two equal horizontal bands. The upper bands divided into two quarters, with a crescent and a star in it.

It consists of ::

Yellow, Blue, Red, White – represents the colour in Jalur Gemilang, signifies that Melaka is a member of the Federation of Malaysia.
Crescent and Star – represents Islam as the state as well as the federation official religion.


Flag of the Federal Territory

The flag of the Federal Territory is used to represent the Federal Territory as a whole. Each territory has its own flag which use when representing the individual Federal Territories. It was adopted on 23rd May 2006.

It consist of ::

Yellow – represents respect, sovereignty and honour.
Red – represents strength.
Blue – represents sincerity, harmony and unity.
Three stars below the national emblem – represents the three entities in the federal territories, and also supporting their mission to become important administrative and business center.

The Supreme Ruler visit former Commander of the Armed Forces

(picture from Utusan)

HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin visits the former Commander of the Armed Forces, General (B) Tun Ibrahim Ismail who died today. His Majesty arrives at the resident of the late commander, Villa Sang Suria around 12pm. His Majesty also gave his condolences to the family of Tun Ibrahim Ismail. Tun Ibrahim Ismail will be buried in the tombs of heroes after Asar.

Also visit the late commander are the Commander of the Armed Forces, General Tan Sri Azizan Ariffin; Chief of Army, General Datuk Seri Zulkifeli Mohd Zain and the former Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Among the former commanders of the armed forces present are General (B) Tan Sri Borhan Ahmad, General (B) Tan Sri Ismail Omar and General (B) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Mohd Seth.

The Governor of Sabah to-be received letter of appointment

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HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin grants the appointment letter to Datuk Juhar Mahiruddin as the new Yang Dipertua Negeri (Governor) of Sabah. The ceremony takes place at the small throne chamber at the National Palace witness by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Datuk Juhar Mahiruddin, 57 shall replace the incumbent Governor of Sabah, HE Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah as the 10th Governor of Sabah. Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah administration term will end on this December 31.

Also present at the ceremony are the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman; President of UPKO, Tan Sri Bernard Dompok and the Minister at the Prime Minister Department, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

Queen visits Child and Women’s Protection Center

(picture from Utusan)

HM Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Nur Zahirah gives her consent to visits Child and Woman Protection Centre of Dar Al-Amaan, Qatar Foundation. The arrival of the Supreme Queen was greeted by Dar Al-Amaan Managing Director, Fareeda Abdullah Al-Obaidly who later presented the briefing about the protection center. A visit to Dar Al-Amaan is among the tentative of Tuanku Nur Zahirah and Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler),Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in their 4-days visits in Qatar.

During the visit, HM Tuanku Nur Zahirah consent to deliver a contribution, signing the guestbook and visits the vicinity of the protection center that placed around 167 women and children up to this very day. The protection center was founded by the wife of Amir of Qatar, Sheikha Mozar Naser Al-Misnad in 2002.

Flood relief for students

(picture from Utusan)

Around 400 students from 11 schools at Padang Terap District received a flood relief from Syarikat Idaman Pharma Sdn Bhd. In the ceremony held at Darussolihin Center, HRH Tengku Temenggung of Kedah, Datuk Seri Tengku Sallehuddin ibni almarhum Sultan Badlishah gives his consent to distribute the contribution to the students. The Company representative, Datuk Ir Abd Latif Mohd Som said, the company has contribute almost RM100,000 to distribute the relief to the students involved in the flood in previous month. Each student receives RM250 in cash.

Bestows Medal

HM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Khalifa al-Thani

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, HM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin gives his consent to bestow medal of Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (D.M.N) to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Khalifa al-Thani at Doha, Qatar. His Majesty along with Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, HM Tuanku Nur Zahirah is on a 4-days visit to Qatar. After meet with the Amir of Qatar, His and Her Majesties shall visit the interesting places in Qatar. They also will meet with Malaysians who resides in Qatar.

Penang Flower Festival

(picture from Utusan)

The wife of Govenor of Pulau Pinang, HE Toh Puan Majimor Shariff attends and proclaims the opening ceremony of Penang Flower Festival at Botanical Park. More than 10,000 vegetations include almost 1000 orchid, bonsai and adenium exhibited in the festival. The festival will run for a week until December 19. It is also exhibited others orchid species namely from Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand.

The annual festival has been organized since 1991 are open for public from 9 am until 7 pm every day and free entry. At the festival, visitors have the opportunity to see the art of flower arrangement from international and local florist.

A visit to Qatar

(Picture from Utusan)

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, HM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, HM Tuanku Nur Zahirah depart to make the very first ever visit to Qatar. In conjunction of the 4-days visit to Qatar, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is expected to meet with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Khalifa al-Thani. The visit also includes attending the State Banquet and a visit to interesting places such as Islam Heritage Museum, Pearl Qatar and Qatar Foundation. The Malaysian Foreign Minister also makes a statement that His and Her Majesty shall meet the citizens of Malaysia that reside in Qatar.

Also accompany the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong is the Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek and others senior officials.

The Sultan of Selangor Birthday Celebration

11th December 2010 – Today is the 65th Birthday Celebration of the Sultan of Selangor, HRH Sultan Sharafudin Idris Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abd Aziz Shah. In conjunction of the event, 114 individual are listed to received medal and honorary title from the Sultan. The first in the list is Malaysian Police Chief, Tan Sri Ismail Omar who received the first class medal of Darjah Kebesaran Paduka Mahkota Selangor (S.P.M.S) which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri’.

Congratulations to the Sultan of Selangor in conjunctions of His Royal Highness 65th Birthday Celebration. Wishing His Royal Highness may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

Daulat Tuanku

Long Live The King

The Malay Privileges (Part 2)

After a series of speeches made by the Sultan of Perak and Sultan of Pahang, the topic of Malay Privileges still lingers on. The latest is, the Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar following their footsteps. The racial issue in Malaysia has always been used by some group of politicians for their own personal gain. Thus, it led a series of speeches by Sultans to clarify the issues.


Sultan of Johor

HRH Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has reminded the Malays to always do a self reflection and always bear in mind to protect the Malay Sovereignty. It is because of recent event where a certain groups of Malay have tried to denied and questioned it even has been written in the country’s constitution. In his speech, the Sultan of Johor has stated that, he must remind the citizens who not understand or misunderstood about the term of ‘Malay Supremacy’. It is about the Malay Rulers sovereignty and its people that preserves to this very day and not about a literal relation of Master and Slave.

Malay Supremacy refers to the sovereignty of the Malay States with the ranking of the Malay Rulers as the Head of State. When the nation gets its independence, the British handed back the country to its rightful owner, the Malay Rulers and its people. And thus, with the formation and the spirits of Federation, all races rights and privileges is secured, respected and protected by the constitution.

The Malay Privileges

The Malay Privileges is among the hottest discussed topic in recent month. It is all started when there are group of Malay who started or sounded like they are questioning and disputing the Malay Privileges and the status of Islam as the official religion of the country. The issues has got the attention from the Malay Rulers and HRH the Sultan of Selangor is the first to talk about it publicly, warn the group to not disturbed the Malay Privileges as written in the constitution of Malaysia.


Sultan of Perak

Following the footstep of HRH Sultan of Selangor is HRH the Sultan of Perak. During his speech in the Perak State level of Maal Hijrah celebration at Kolej Islam Darul Ridzuan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. HRH Sultan Azlan Shah noted that, any Malay who are questioning the Malay Privileges has insults and openly becomes a traitor to their own race. In his speech, the Sultan also stated that, the Malay Rulers who seated on the throne today are not just inherited it, but also responsible to the religion and race. Thus, it is a responsibility of the Malay Rulers alongside with the Muslims and the Malay to protect the rights and privileges that they have from anyone who tries to erode it.


Sultan of Pahang

Also with the same tune as the Sultan of Perak is HRH the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah. Sultan Ahmad Shah wants all of Malaysian to stop raising any issues regarding the Malay Privileges as written in the constitution. He noted that, even the Malay enjoys their privileges, the rights of other race is preserved.

The first woman to receive Maal Hijrah awards

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Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz received the Maal Hijrah 1432 figures award from HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at the Maal Hijrah 1432 celebration takes place at Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC), thus make her as the first woman in Malaysia to receives the award. She, who is also The Central Bank Governor of Malaysia, has contributed greatly to the country especially among the most important figures that contribute in Malaysia economic recovery from recession in 1998.

Her father, Professor Diraja Ungku Aziz also previously received the Maal Hijrah award.

Maal Hijrah 1432

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To all my fellow Muslims brothers, Radin’s Blog wishing all of you a happy brand New Year of 1432 Hijrah. May the goodness that all of us achieves will remain in this year. I’m hoping that all of us did not forget about the last year and New Year prayer.


Hijrah Calendar

Okay, probably most of us have already familiar with the Hijrah Calendar system. It is first in used during the administration of the second Caliph of Islam, Amirul Mukminin Umar al-Khattab. The calendar has widely been used at that time, but there is no yearly system. Thus, the problems occur when the Governor in the Muslim Nation receives a letter of development from the Caliph. The letter announce clearly of the date, but it does not state it the year, whether it is for this year or the next year. When the matter was forwarded to the Caliph, there are several suggestion to start the new Muslim Calendar with several ideas of when the starts of the calendar. And, it is agreed by all to make the year of Hijrah event takes place will be the first year of Islam, thus its name. The Hijrah Calendar.

It is a lunar calendar and has 12 months. Please do not forget it, okay?

Muharram
Safar
Rabiul Awal
Rabiul Akhir
Jamadil Awal
Jamadil Akhir
Rajab
Syaaban
Ramadhan
Shawal
Zulkaedah
Zulhijjah


Happy New Year 1432~~
Bye~~

Elia Suhana still the second wife of the former Sultan

Sharia High Court Justice of Kota Bharu, Abdullah Man has made a decision that Elia Suhana is still the second wife of the former Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra ibni almarhum Sultan Yahya Petra. Justice Abdullah Man has rejected the third Talak claimed made by Datin Nik Rorhana, that Sultan Ismail Petra has divorced Elia Suhana with the ‘Third Talak’ at Singapore on 12th February 2010.

Justice Abdullah Man has made a decision that ;

1. As the third party, Datin Nik Rorhana has the rights according to Sharia Law to file the divorce application.
2. Nevertheless, Datin Nik Rorhana has failed to bring enough witness to proves that the pronunciation of divorces has been made by the former Sultan.
3. The Justice effort to get the validation of the divorces pronunciation from Sultan Ismail Petra cannot be accepted because it does not meet the court procedure.

The Sultanah of Kedah

Officially, the first or most senior consort to the Sultan of Kedah is styled as :-

Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Sultanah (personal name) binti (father’s title and name), Sultanah Negeri Kedah

Her Royal Highness Sultana of Kedah

Here is the list of the consort to the Sultan of Kedah since 1881.


(1881 - 1943)

It is unknown who is the Sultanah of Kedah during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. The long reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah sees the Sultan has many consorts. His fourt wife, YM Nai Sofiah binti Abdullah is the mother of the future Sultan of Kedah, HRH Sultan Badlishah (1943 - 1958). His fifth wife however, YM Makcik Manjalara is the mother of the only Prime Minister of Malaya and also the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, HH Tunku Abdul Rahman.


SULTANAH ASMAH
(1943 - 1958)

Sultanah Asmah was the third wife of Sultan Badlishah. She was born as Tengku Asmah binti Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah on 25th October 1917. She was married to Sultan Badlishah at Balai Besar, Alor Star on 31st October 1935. She was crowned as Sultanah of Kedah on 15th May 1943. She was granted the title as Tunku Ampuan (in this case, it literally mean Queen Dowager) on 23rd February 1959. She died at Alor Star, Kedah on 13th May 1996.


SULTANAH BAHIYAH
(1958 - 2003)

Tuanku Sultanah Hjh Bahiyah was the first wife of Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah. She was born as Tengku Bahiyah binti Tuanku Abd Rahman on 24th August 1930 at Sri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan. She was married to Sultan Abd Halim at Istana Besar Sri Menanti on 9th March 1956. She was installed as Sultanah of Kedah on 20th February 1959.

She was proclaimed as Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia on 21st September 1970 and officially installed at Kuala Lumpur on 20th February 1971. She holds the title until 21st September 1975. She died at Istana Bukit Chegar, Alor Star on 24th August 2003.


SULTANAH HAMINAH
(2003 - present)


Sultanah Haminah is the second wife of Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah. She was born as Haminah binti Hamidun at Bagan Serai on 15th July 1953. She married to Sultan Abd Halim on 25th December 1975 and was styled as Che Puan Kedah. She was granted the title as Sultanah of Kedah on 21st November 2003 and formally installed at Istana Anak Bukit on 9th January 2004.

She was installed alongside her husband as the 14th Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia on 11th April 2012.

The Sultan of Kedah

The state of Kedah is no doubt, the oldest state in Malaysia and the royal lineage of Kedah is also the longest and the oldest in Malaysia, originating since the Hindu age. The Kingdom of Old Kedah was founded by Sri Paduka Maharaja Durbaraja, who is also the founder of Kingdom of Langkasuka. The seventh Maharaja of Kedah, Phra Ong Mahawangsa embraces Islam and uses the Islamic name of Sultan Muzaffar Shah I in 1136 and founded the Sultanate of Kedah. The Sultanate of Kedah is probably the oldest Islamic Sultanate in the world. Officially, the ruler of Kedah is styled as :-

Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Kedah Darul Aman

His Royal Highness Sultan and Head of State of Kedah

Below is the list of Sultan of Kedah since 1881.


SULTAN ABDUL HAMID HALIM SHAH II
(1881 - 1943)

Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah II was the 25th Sultan of Kedah. He was born on 4th June 1864. He was the third son of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin III by his first wife, Wan Hajar binti Datuk Wan Ismail. He was appointed as Raja Muda of Kedah, Phra Seninarungritra Raja Muda Muang Saiburi on April 1874. He was properly invested at the Grand Palace, Bangkok on February 1880. He succeeded the throne on the death of his elder brother, on 22nd September 1881. He was recognized by the King of Siam on 21st January 1882 and granted the title as Phraya Ritisungrama Ramabhakti Sri Sultan Muhammad Ratna Raja Bodindra Surindra Vora Varman Phraya Saiburi. On 29th August 1895, he was invested the title of Chao Phraya Ritisungrama Ramabhakti Sri Sultan Muhammad Ratna Raja Bodindra Surindra Vora Varman Badung Danubamarungsa Kedah Negara Amuna Ratanakhitra Pradhitsa Rajayasawariyadipati Vikramasinha Chao Phaya Saiburi. He was the High Commissioner of Monthon Saiburi, (territory consisting of Kedah, Perlis and Setul) from 1898 until 1909. Kedah was transferred to British Protection on 16th July 1909.

Kedah was invaded by Japan on 8th December and fully occupied by Japanese on 15th December 1941. Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah ruled Kedah for 62 years. He died at Istana Anak Bukit on 13th May 1943.


SULTAN BADLISHAH
(1943 - 1958)

Sultan Badlishah was the 26th Sultan of Kedah. He was born at Alor Star on 17th March 1894. He was the seventh son of Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah by his fourth wife, Nai Sofiah binti Abdullah. He was the adopted son of King Rama VI of Siam. He returned to Kedah in 1926. He was appointed as the Raja Muda of Kedah on 7th March 1935 and formally proclaimed on 21st March 1935. He was the Regent of Kedah from 5th December 1937 until 13th May 1943. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 13th May 1943. He was installed as the Sultan of Kedah on 15th May 1943 but deposed by the Japanese Administration on 20th August 1943. He later restored as the Sultan of Kedah by British Administration on 8th September 1945. He ruled Kedah for 15 years. He died from Heart failure at General Hospital, Alor Star on 13th July 1958.


SULTAN ABDUL HALIM MUAZZAM SHAH
(1958 - Present)

Tuanku Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah is the 27th Sultan of Kedah. He was born at Istana Anak Bukit, Kedah on 28th November 1927. He is the second son of Sultan Badlishah ibni almarhum Sultan Abd Hamid Halim Shah by his first wife, Tunku Sofiah binti Tunku Mahmud. He was appointed as Raja Muda of Kedah on 6th August 1949. He became the Regent of Kedah from 9th March 1957 until 13th July 1958. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 13th July 1958. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Kedah on 14th July 1948 and officially crowned at the throne chamber of Istana Kota Star on 20th February 1959.

He was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia in 1965. He became the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia on 21st September 1970 and officially installed at Kuala Lumpur on 20th February 1971. His 5-years term ended and returned to ruled Kedah on 21st September 1975.

In 2006, he was elected and holds the position as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. In the 226th Conference of Ruler meeting on 14th October 2011, he is elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong for 5-year term starting effectively on December 13, 2011, for the second time.

Former Queen filed a suit to Uncle Seekers

The former Queen of Malaysia, HH Permaisuri Siti Aishah binti Abd Rahman has filed a suit to paranormal researcher Syed Abdullah Hussein Al-Attas or widely known as Uncle Seekers as his actions to breach of her confidential information. According to Lawyer T. Gunaseelan, HH Siti Aishah as a plaintiff also filed a suit to Syed Abdullah’s father, Syed Hussein Al-Attas as the second defendant. The interparte hearing will takes place at Temerloh High Court on December 22nd at Temerloh, Pahang.

According to T. Gunaseelan, Syed Abdullah has breach of the former queen confidential information through his blog and several newspapers. The confidential information is when the plaintiff seeks an ‘alternative treatment’ from the first defender. In june 2010, the plaintiff seeks the first defendant to help her to overcome her emotional pressure due to the first defendant has give his offers and state that he has the qualifications to cured people who suffered from emotional disturbance and depression.

Terengganu’s Batik

(picture from Utusan)

HRH Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Nur Zahirah attend the Gala Night of Sri Iman Cup Terengganu Darul Iman. It is a fashion design competition to promote the beauties and uniqueness of Terengganu’s Batik.

(picture from Utusan)

Tuanku Nur Zahirah gave the present to the first place winner, Mohamad Hafizi

In the event, HRH Tuanku Nur Zahirah gave her consent to delivers the presents to the winner at the Batik Fashion Design Sri Iman Cup 2010. At the Gala Night of Sri Iman Cup, 21-years old Mohamad Hafizi Mohd Radzi Woo gained the first price and returned home with RM30,000 cash. His design named Khazanah Kenyir, make the snake as his source of inspiration. The second place won by Illi Aina Yahya with her design of Semarak Tari Sang Gigas, received the price of RM15,000. While the third place falls to Nur Amirah Mohamad Yusof with her design of Megah Si Kuang receive the price of RM10,000.

Also Present at the ceremony is the Chief Minister of Terengganu, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.