The Sultanah of Johor

Here is the list of HRH The Sultanah of Johor since 1886.

SULTANAH FATIMAH (1886 - 1891)

Sultanah Fatimah was the third wife of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor. Her real name was Wong Ah Gew and later changed into Fatimah after converted into Islam. She was a Chinese woman with Cantonese heritage. She was crowned as Sultanah of Johor in 1886. She died in 1891.

SULTANAH KHADIJAH (1894 - 1895)

Sultanah Khadijah was the fourth wife of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor. Her real name was Khadijah Khanum. She was a woman with Circassion Heritage. She married to Sultan Abu Bakar in 1893 during the Sultan’s visit to the Ottoman Empire. She was crowned as the Sultanah of Johor in 1894. She had a daughter named Tunku Fatimah.

SULTANAH MAIMUNAH (1895 - 1909)

Ungku Maimunah binti Ungku Abdul Majid was the first wife of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Ungku Maimunah was married to Sultan Ibrahim in 1892. She was a mother of Sultan Ismail. She was granted the title of Tengku Ampuan Besar (Crown Princess of Johor) in 1893 and later crowned as Sultanah of Johor in 1895. She died in 1909.

SULTANAH ROGAYAH (1920 - 1926)

Sultanah Rogayah was the second wife of Sultan Ibrahim. She was married to Sultan Ibrahim in 1897. She had a son, Tunku Abu Bakar. She was crowned as Sultanah of Johor in 1920. She died in 1926.

SULTANAH HELEN (1931 - 1938)

Sultanah Helen was the fifth wife of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Her real name was Helen Bartholomew Wilson and former wife of William Brockie Wilson. She was married to Sultan Ibrahim in 1930. She was crowned as the Sultanah of Johor in 1931. The couple divorced in 1938.

SULTANAH FAWZIA (1955 - 1959)

Sultanah Marcella or also known as Lady Marcella was the sixth wife of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Marcella Mendl was a daughter of Edgar Mendl from Romania and a cousin of British Diplomat, Sir Charles Mendl. She later took the name Fawzia upon converting into Islam. She was married to Sultan Ibrahim in 1940 and had a daughter, Tunku Miriam. She was known as Lady Marcella Ibrahim (1940 - 1955) and crowned as the Sultanah of Johor in 1955. She died in 1982.

SULTANAH AMINAH (1959 - 1977)

Sultanah Aminah was the first wife of Sultan Ismail of Johor. She was born as Ungku Aminah binti Ungku Ahmad. She is the second cousin to Sultan Ismail. She married to Sultan Ismail in 1920. She was granted the title as Sultanah of Johor in 1959 and been crowned alongside with her husband in 1960. She died in 1977 after suffered a road accident in 1976.

SULTANAH NORA (1978 - 1981)

Sultanah Nora was the third wife of Sultan Ismail of Johor. She was born as Tengku Nora binti Tengku Ahmad (an elder sister of Sultanah Zanariah). She was married to Sultan Ismail in 1978. She rose to the title of Sultanah of Johor in 1978. On 17th February 2011, she was demoted from the title Sultanah and is addressed as Tunku Puan.

SULTANAH ZANARIAH (1981 - 2010)

Sultanah Zanariah was the second wife to Sultan Iskandar al-Haj of Johor. She was born as Tengku Zanariah binti Tengku Ahmad, a member of Kelantan royal family. She is a younger sister of Sultanah Nora. She was married to Sultan Iskandar in 1961. She was granted the title of Sultanah of Johor in 1981. From 1984 to 1989, she was styled as Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong. She was probably the longest holder of the Sultanah of Johor title in history.

By Sharia Court ruling on 20th January 2014, she was divorced by Sultan Iskandar on 23rd January 2009. Nevertheless, she still officially holds the title as the Sultanah of Johor until the demise of Sultan Iskandar on 22nd January 2010. The Government of Johor had issue the stripping of the Sultanah title on 9 December 2010. On 17th February 2011, she was demoted from the title Sultanah and is addressed as Tunku Puan.

(2010 - Present)

Currently, there are still no holder for the position of Sultanah of Johor. The possible candidate for the title is HRH Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia ibni Sultan Idris Shah, the consort of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Up until now, she are still not yet to be crowned as the Sultanah of Johor. 

The coronation ceremony of the Sultan Ibrahim as the Sultan of Johor will be held on 5th May 2014.

HRH RAJA ZARITH SOFIA

HRH Raja Zarith Sofia is the wife of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor. She was born as Raja Zarith Sofia Ibni al-marhum Sultan Idris Shah, a member of Perak Royal family. She was married to Sultan Ibrahim Ismail in 1982. She was granted the title of Tuanku styled as Her Royal Highness during the birthday celebration of the Sultan of Johor on 22nd November 2010.

The Sultan of Johor

The list of HRH Sultan and Lord of Johor Darul Takzim and its dependency.


SULTAN ABU BAKAR (1886 - 1895)

Sultan Abu Bakar was the son of Daing Ibrahim, the Temenggung of Johor. Informally, he was known as “Father of Modern Johor”. He was the first Sultan of Modern Johor, the 21st Sultan of Johor and the first Sultan of Johor from the House of Temenggung. During his reign, Johor was the first state among the 9 malay states to have its own written Constitution and the first state to have its own Menteri Besar. He widely known for his diplomatic skill and a wise ruler. The friendship between Sultan Abu Bakar and Queen Victoria plays an important role for Johor to maintain its independence from the British Colonial Government.

He is the Temenggung of Johor from 1862 to 1868. Later he used the title Maharaja of Johor from 1868 to 1886. After the death of Sultan Ali of the House of Bendahara in 1877, he was proclaimed as Sultan of Johor in 1886 and held the title until his death in 1895.


SULTAN IBRAHIM AL-MASYHUR (1895 - 1959)

Sultan Ibrahim al-Masyhur was the son to Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor by his second wife, Cecilia Catharina Lange (Che Puan Besar Zubaidah). He was the 22nd Sultan of Johor and the 2nd Sultan of modern Johor. He widely known as the world richest man in the world during his reign. He was the longest ruling Sultan of Johor in history. He reigned for 64 years. Nevertheless, most of his time was spend outside of Johor, mostly Europe.


SULTAN ISMAIL AL-KHALIDI (1959 - 1981)

Sultan Ismail al-Khalidi was the son of Sultan Ibrahim al-Masyhur of Johor by his first wife, Sultanah Maimunah. He was the 23rd Sultan of Johor and the 3rd Sultan of modern Johor. He was granted the title of Crown Prince of Johor in 1895 (about 1 year old at that time) and the longest serving Crown Prince in history of Johor. He was also among the oldest Crown Prince to be crowned as Sultan. He was crowned as the Sultan of Johor in 1959 (64 years old). He reigned for 22 years.


SULTAN ISKANDAR AL-HAJ (1981 - 2010)

Sultan Iskandar al-Haj was the son of Sultan Ismail al-Khalidi of Johor by his first wife, Sultanah Ungku Aminah. He was the 24th Sultan of Johor and the 4th Sultan of modern Johor. He was granted the title of Crown Prince of Johor in 1959. Later, he was derived from his title by his father in 1961. In 1966, he was granted the title of Raja Muda of Johor. He was reinstated as the Crown Prince of Johor and the Heir Apparent of Johor on 29th April 1981. He was proclaimed and installed as the Sultan of Johor in 11th May 1981. He served as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia from 1984 until 1989. He returned to ruled Johor in 1989. He reigned Johor for 29 years.


SULTAN IBRAHIM ISMAIL (2010 - present)

Sultan Ibrahim Ismail is the first son of Sultan Iskandar al-Haj by his first wife Josephine Ruby Trevorrow, (Che Kalthum). He is the 25th Sultan of Johor and the 5th Sultan of modern Johor. He is installed as the Sultan of Johor on 23rd January 2010.

Johor Royal Family

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On 22nd January 2010, the 4th Sultan of Modern Johor, Sultan Iskandar al-Haj ibni al-marhum Sultan Ismail died at 77. Following his death, his first son, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail is proclaim as the 5th Sultan of Modern Johor. Thus, mark the new era of Johor Darul Takzim.

The Ruler of Johor is styled as HRH Sultan of Johor. The current Sultan of Johor is HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Al-marhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj. He is the 25th Sultan of Johor and the 5th Sultan of Modern Johor. His reign started since 23rd January 2010.

The consort to the Sultan of Johor is styled as Sultanah of Johor. The current Sultanah of Johor is HRH Raja Zarith Sofia ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.

HISTORY

Sultanate of Johor is the descendant of the former Sultanate of Malacca. In its peak, the Sultanate of Johor covers the area of Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Singapura and Riau Archipelago. The Sultanate of Johor was founded by Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah II, the son of Sultan Mahmud of Malacca. The Sultanate of Johor has been ruled by 3 dynasties, the descendent of Malacca royalty, the Bendahara and the Temenggung dynasties.

The history of Modern Johor started with the downfall of the Johor-Riau Empire after the death of Sultan Mahmud III. The succession dispute arise between the two Princes of Sultan Mahmud III, Tengku Hussein and Tengku Abdul Rahman. Tengku Hussein was absent during the funeral of Sultan Mahmud III, thus, Tengku Abdul Rahman was proclaimed as the new Sultan. Stamford Raffles, in his attempt to gain a British Settlement in Singapore orchestrated the English-Dutch Treaty resulted the Empire to split into two, the Riau-Lingga Archipelago under Sultan Abdul Rahman and Singapore and the mainland Johor to Sultan Hussein. After the death of Sultan Hussein in 1835, his first son succeeded the throne as Sultan Muhammad Ali.

British who resides in Singapore are in favour of Temenggung Tun Ibrahim as the ruler of Johor. Thus, in 1855, Sultan Ali signed a treaty of handing over the sovereignty to Temenggung Tun Ibrahim as the Ruler of Johor with exception of the Kesang District, which is still under the rule of Sultan Muhammad Ali. In the same year, Temenggung Tun Ibrahim was installed as the ruler of Johor with the title as Maharaja of Johor. He founded Bandar Iskandar Puteri located at Tanjung Puteri (present day Johor Bahru) as the new Capital. The peninsular of Johor prosper under the ruled of Tun Ibrahim, the Maharaja of Johor. Nevertheless, the condition is not the same with Sultan Ali who failed to establish his authority in the Kesang District. With the death of Sultan Ali in 1877, an 11-year old Tengku Mahmood became his successor. And the Kesang District was handed over temporarily to the administration Temenggung Abu Bakar, Maharaja of Johor.

Tengku Alam Shah, an heir of Sultan Ali refused the hand-over of Kesang District by Colonel Archibald Anson to Temenggung Abu Bakar. The event trigger the civil war of Johor known as the Jementah War, as the first attack made by Tengku Alam and his follower was Jementah and winning the battle. A headsman of Jementah sent report to the Government of Johor. Thus, as counter attack, Maharaja Abu Bakar sent his cousin, Ungku Ahmad to led the army. Later, Datuk Muhammad Salleh bin Perang, the Datuk Bentara Luar was also sent to the battlefield to assist the government army which consist of about 400 men. The Government Army conquered the enemy stronghold and achieving total victory at the dawn of 30 December 1879. With the won of the war, a new town known as Bandar Maharani was founded by Maharaja Abu Bakar in the Muar District. In 1885, Maharaja Abu Bakar was proclaimed as Sultan of Johor and officially crowned on 29th July 1886. Thus, Sultan Abu Bakar was known as the Father of Modern Johor.

Johor also is the only state in Malaysia to have its own army, Askar Timbalan Setia Negeri, Johor Military Force (JMF) which currently serves as the private army to the Sultan of Johor. The protocol of the Johor Royalty are differs with the other Malay royal families where the protocol are mostly adapted from the Western Style rather than Malay Protocol. The Military attire is the officials attire of the Sultan and Sultanah of Johor. Among the popular event among the Johoreans is the "Kembara Mahkota Johor", an annual events. In this event, the Sultan and the members of the royal family will tour all around Johor to see his subjects.

ROYAL STANDARD

Royal Standard of the Sultan of Johor

Royal Standard of the Sultanah of Johor

Royal Standard of the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor

ROYAL FAMILY

Sultan Ibrahim Ismail married with Sultanah Zarith Sofia and their marriage is blessed with 5 sons and a daughter.

1. Tunku Ismail Idris (1984)
2. Tunku Aminah (1986)
3. Tunku Idris Iskandar (1987)
4. Tunku Abdul Jalil Iskandar (1990)
5. Tunku Abdul Rahman (1993)
6. Tunku Abu Bakar Iman (2001)

PALACE

The official palace of the Sultan of Johor is the Istana Besar Johor Bahru (Grand Palace of Johor Bahru). Most state officials functions are held here. The citizens are allowed to visit the Palace everyday as the some part of the palace served as a Museum.

The official residence palace of the Sultan Ibrahim of Johor is Istana Pasir Pelangi. (Bukit Pelangi Palace)

Among of the Sultan's prominent residential palace is the Istana Bukit Serene (Bukit Serene Palace).

INHERITANCE

Only a male heir descendants of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor can inherit the throne.

**the line of succession

1. Tunku Ismail Idris bin Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Tunku Mahkota Johor
2. Tunku Idris Iskandar bin Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, Tunku Temenggung Johor
3. Tunku Abdul Jalil Iskandar bin Sultan Ibrahim Ismail
4. Tunku Abdul Rahman bin Sultan Ibrahim Ismail
5. Tunku Abu Bakar Iman bin Sultan Ibrahim Ismail
6. Tunku Abdul Majid Idris ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj, Tunku Bendahara Johor
7. Tunku Mahmood Iskandar bin Tunku Abdul Majid
8. Tunku Abu Bakar ibni alMarhum Tunku Bendahara 'Abdu'l Rahman ibni almarhum Sultan Ismail
9. Tunku 'Abdu'l Rahman [Alman] Burhan ud-din bin Tunku Abu Bakar

**subject to changes


GALERIA


Some of the pictures of the royal family ;

The picture of The Sultan's mother,

Her Serene Highness Hajah Kalsom (right)
The Enche' Besar of Johor

Some of the pictures of the Sultan and Sultanah,

Some of the pictures of the royal family,

His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Idris ibni Sultan Ibrahim
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor

Her Highness the Tunku Tun Aminah of Johor

His Highness Tunku Idris Iskandar ibni Sultan Ibrahim
The Tunku Temenggong of Johor

His Highness Tunku Abdul Jalil Iskandar ibni Sultan Ibrahim
The Tunku Laksamana of Johor

His Highness Tunku Abdul Rahman Hassanal Jefri ibni Sultan Ibrahim
The Tunku Panglima of Johor

His Highness Tunku Abu Bakar Iman Ibni Sultan Ibrahim (right)
The Tunku Putera of Johor

Proclamation Tengku Ibrahim Ismail as the Sultan of Johor

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Tengku Ibrahim Ismail, The first son of Almarhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ismail who is also the Crown Prince of Johor is proclaim as the 5th Sultan of Johor as Sultan Ibrahim Ismail following the death of his father. The proclamation is made at the Istana Besar Johor (Grand Palace of Johor) before the funeral ceremony of the late Sultan.

The late Sultan, Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj is put to rest at the Royal Mouseleum located at Mahmoodiah Hill alongside of his forefathers.

Sultan of Johor passes away

The Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Iskandar al-Haj ibni al-marhum Sultan Ismail passes away at Puteri Specialist Hospital in 22 January 2010. The proclamation of the new Sultan will be held tomorrow, 23 January 2010 at the Grand Palace of Johor Bahru before the funeral ceremony of the late Sultan.

Crown Prince of Johor is proclaim as Regent of Johor

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HRH The Crown Prince of Johor, Tengku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar al-Haj is proclaimed as the Regent of Johor starting today, 22 January 2010. The proclamation is announced by the Johor Royal Council (Jumaah Diraja Johor) after the Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Iskandar al-Haj ibni almarhum Sultan Ismail is admitted and received treatment at the Puteri Specialist Hospital.

This is the second time the Crown Prince is proclaimed the Regent of Johor. The first time is in 1984 when his father, HRH Sultan Iskandar al-Haj is installed as the Yang Dipertuan Agong of Malaysia. (King of Malaysia).

Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony

The tallest building in the world officially opened. With the height of 828 meters, the Burj Dubai officially opened with a different name, the Burj Khalifa. The name honoring the President of UAE, Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan who injected a financial aid to Dubai economy.

The tower also housed the world’s first tower residential space and the highest mosque at 158th floor.

The Malaysian Royal Families

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The Royal Family segment has officially ended after the post covers the Royal Family of Negeri Sembilan. Thus, the blog today proudly presents to you the video of the royal families.

Long Live the King!
Daulat Tuanku!

Happy New Year 2010

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Happy a brand new year to all. I wish you all the best for this New Year. Let’s put the past behind us and start to look ahead to the future. Imagine what lies ahead of us. It is said that today is a present, yesterday is history and tomorrow is a mystery. Let’s start our year with a new mission and vision. For me, nothing else matter other than looking for a job.


Emil Chronicle Online


How I spend my New Year day? With a brand new online game. My brother downloads it and both of us actually starts to get in touch with it. For me, I’m only spend 2 hours a day for the game, so, my character still consider as weak. Hmm.. weak is such a strong word, how about.. “not so strong..” heh.. =D

The MMORPG has similarity with Ragnarok Online. Player can choose a job for their character. There are 3 categories; Fighter, Spell caster and Backpackers. And all of them consist of 12 available jobs. The jobs are Swordman, Fencer, Scout, Archer, Vates, Wizard, Shaman, Warlock, Miner, Farmer, Ranger and Merchant. Plus, player can choose what kind of races of their character. Three available races are Titania the angel class race, Emil, the human race and Dominion, the evil type race.

Each class has their own advantages and suitable with specific character. Nevertheless, it is up to the player to decide.


Gameplay


My three characters in one account is Eddie the Titania, Arjuna the Emil and Tegoshi the Dominion.

The titania is born with a pure heart. Thus, the most suitable job for them is Vates. Light elements spell caster and the only job that have Heal skill.

Eddie. His job is Vates. A healer and synonym with Titania.

Faces my Holiness! Holy Bolt!!

A group of Titania party consist of 2 Vates and an archer. It not long before the White Fang in the back attack us and annihilated the Vates. (T.T)

The Emil is a human race. Thus, it is suitable for most available job.

Arjuna. His job is a Ranger. One of the backpackers class job.

I'm being possess by this mischievous Dominion and later train him to become a swordman. DeviliaX

The Dominion is an evil type races and have a strong strength and Magic skills. The most suitable job for them is a warlock.

My last character, Tegoshi. I train him to become a swordsman. And unlike the previous two, this one train at the Northern artic part.

The hardest part, this place is remote and not many player train here.

Waaaarrghhh... Heeelllpppp!!

A group of swordman. Like a cosplay festival huh? heh... =D