Pujangga Alam January 2011

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Hye guys, after a long break, the Pujangga Alam segment is back once again. The segment of Pujangga Alam previously only covers any interesting pictures of our beautiful Malaysia, and later you need to guess it. Nevertheless, I have changes the format. Now, it will cover the pictures and also the history of the place. Well, you know it right? Even though we are Malaysian, there are many things we are did not know about our respective state, let alone our country.

Alright, as a by-election fever in N5 Tenang is just around the corner, I will start the topic with a place from my states, the Town of Labis.


Labis

Town of Labis

Dataran Labis

According to the local, Labis gets its name from the word ‘Labi-labi’, a species of fresh water turtle that identical with tortoise and tuntong. At that time, the area of Labis is still covered with thick forest and swamp. There are various of wild animals. The area of Sungai Paya Merah (Red Swamp River) was the favourite spots for Labi-Labi. At that time, there are unique grasses living around the riverbank identical with Sugarcane only smaller. It only grows at Sungai Paya Merah and cannot be found elsewhere. What more unique, when the grasses started to wither, it colour will turn into red and when the grasses withered into the water; its colour will bleach and turn the water red. The grass is the favourite food for the Labi-Labi. Hence, the villagers named the river as Sungai Paya Merah (Red Swamp River) and their village as Kampung Labi-Labi.

Labi-labi

In the 19th Century, a group of British Explorers visits the Kampung Labi-Labi and surprised with the existence of Labi-Labi. When they asked to the villagers about the creature’s name, the local repeatedly answered “Labi-Labi Tuan”. They did not understand it at first, but later replied, “Oh! These are Labis.” (Addition of “S” to the plural malay word of Labi-Labi). Thus, with the British Explorer recommendation, the place is named as Labis.

After that, many people come to the village to open a settlement around the swamp. The area was cleared for paddy fields. Thus, the red grasses are also cleared in the process. With the extinction of the red grasses, the numbers of Labi-Labi is dwindling and now there are no populations of Labi-Labi in Labis.

Monarchy

Malaysia adapted the system of Constitutional Monarchy. Most of the topic about the Malaysian Ruler and Constitutional Monarchy can be refer in the Royal Library under the title of Yang di-Pertuan Agong. In this topic of Monarchy, it will refer to the incumbent/ ruling Yang di-Pertuan Agong as well as the member of the Conference of Ruler.

This post is subjected to amendment. The latest amendment was in 8th March 2014.


Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler)

The incumbent Yang di-Pertuan Agong is HM Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah ibni almarhum Sultan Badlishah. He is the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. His 5-years term started on 13th December 2011 and his term is expected to end on 13th December 2016.

Appointment and Installation Ceremony of Yang di-Pertuan Agong ::
not available for the moment

Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

The Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, (malay = Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong) exercises the functions of the Head of State during the absence or inability of the incumbent Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) to exercise functions owing to illness or infirmity. The incumbent Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong is HRH Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan.

In the Conference of Ruler 226th Meeting held on 14th October 2011, HRH Sultan Muhammad V was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong starting effectively on 13th December 2011.

Majlis Raja-Raja (The Conference of Ruler)

Majlis Raja-Raja or the Conference of Ruler is Malaysia’s Legal Body founded under the Article 38 of Malaysian Constitution as a place where the Malay Rulers and Governors will convene. Under several circumstances, the Federal Constitution reserves the power to the conference, where the government needs to hear the advice of the conference. The Conference has the power to elect the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong and also has the highest authority regarding of Islam welfare in Malaysia.

All nine Malay Rulers and 4 State’s Governors is a full member of the conference. The Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal is the Secretary of the Conference.

Member of the Conference of Ruler

Here is the member of the Conference of Ruler :-

HRH Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah

General-Councillor of Regency of Kedah

HRH Sultan Muhammad V ibni Sultan Ismail Petra

Sultan of Kelantan

HRH Sultan Ahmad ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar

Sultan of Pahang

HRH Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

Sultan of Johor

HRH Sultan Azlan Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuf

Sultan of Perak

HRH Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

Sultan of Selangor

HRH Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Harun Putra Jamalullail

Raja of Perlis

HM Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin

Sultan of Terengganu

HE Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud

Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak

HE Tun Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob

Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka

HE Tun Dr Hj Abdul Rahman bin Hj Abbas

Yang Dipertua Negeri of Pulau Pinang

HE Tun Juhar bin Hj Mahiruddin

Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah

Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja (Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal)

The incumbent Keeper of the Ruler's Seal is Datuk Syed Danial bin Syed Ahmad. He is appointed on the post on 8th January 2011.

The failed amendment

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The appointment issue of the new State Secretary of Selangor (SUK), Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi gets into a new episodes, and probably its most intense, the Special Sessions in the matter of amend the state constitution to allowed the Ruler and Menteri Besar has the power to appoint three highest state executives post, including the SUK. The outcome has been expected, the State Government fails to convince BN’s Assemblymen to support the amendment bills. Thus, even though majority of the Assemblymen in favor of the amendment, without 2/3 majority votes, the amendment shall not be presented in the assembly for second hearing.

All Assemblymen of Selangor State’s Assembly Seating is presence at the session. Nevertheless, Badrul Hisham Abdullah who is currently served as an independent Assemblyman is prevented to enter the assembly as the seats of Pelabuhan Klang has been declared vacant by the Speaker. The 6 hours session ended in 6.15pm, after the Speaker, Datuk Teng Chang Kim announces the vote results of 34 vote’s supports and 20 against the amendment. It takes at least 38 votes to amend the state constitution.

The State Assembly of Selangor

After the session, The Menteri Besar of Selangor, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim stated that the state government are aware that, it takes 2/3 majority supports to amend the constitution, and the amendment bills supposedly cannot be passed in the assembly since the very beginning. Nevertheless, even though the Pakatan Rakyat government failed the attempt, it will not dishearten the Pakatan Rakyat.


SUK fate.

(picture from Malaysian Insider)

Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi

State Secretary of Selangor. What will be the fate of the new SUK after this?

What will be the fate of the new state Secretary? The Menteri Besar has stated that, the SUK matter, who currently still not takes the Oath of Secrecy before the Menteri Besar will be presented into the Exco Meetings in the future. Nevertheless, it is still unclear when the matter will be presented in the meetings.


Outcomes

HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah

Sultan of Selangor

After the series of political tug-of-war between the PR and BN regarding the issue of the appointment of SUK, it is clear and safe to say that the Sultan of Selangor, HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has become more influential in the state. Most political analysts agreed that, both PR and BN alike are currently looking to position themselves as defenders of the Malay Royalty. And, the role of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah as a Ruler during several times of political row has enhanced the dignity of the palace. As a wise ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has made it very clear that the ruler is above politics and always neutral.

In term of the Royal Power, the PR Government still believes that the Sultan of Selangor and the State Government has the rights over the appointment of three ex-officio position of the state while BN still up until this very day, upholding the Constitution Amendment in 1993.

(picture from Utusan)

Some of the Palace Representatives presence at the seating.

References

Utusan Malaysia
The Malaysian Insider

Raja Perempuan (Permaisuri) of Perak

Officially, the consort of the Ruler of Perak is styled according to her background. Royal born consort is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia (Tuanku) Raja Perempuan

While the commoner born consort is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia (Tuanku) Raja Permaisuri

Her Royal Highness Queen of Perak.

Below is the list of the Queen of Perak since 1874.


(1874 - 1877)

The reign of Sultan Abdullah Muhammad Shah I is a short one. It is unknown who is styled as the Queen of Perak during his reign before been exiled into the Seychelles.


(1877 - 1887)

It is unknown who is styled as Raja Perempuan of Perak during the reign of Sultan Yusuf. Nevertheless, Sultan Yusuf has several consorts, HH Raja Fatima binti Toh Raja Indera Bongsu, HH Raja Teh Sharifa binti Raja Sayyid Hassan, Che Zainab and Che Alang Maleka.


HRH RAJA NUTEH AISHA
(1887 - 1916)

HRH Raja Nuteh Aisha binti Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin was the first wife of Sultan Idris. She was born before 4th October 1853. She married with Sultan Idris on 1878. She died at Istana Kasar Makmur, Kuala Kangsar on 6th October 1920.


HRH RAJA NUTEH ZAHRA
(1916 - 1918)

HRH Raja Nuteh Zahra binti almarhum Sultan Ali al-Mukammil was the second wife of Sultan Abdul Jalil. She married with Sultan Abdul Jalil in 1916 and was crowned as the ‘Raja Perempuan of Perak’ at Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 7th September 1916.


HRH RAJA PUTEH UMI KALSOM
(1920 - 1938)

HRH Raja Puteh Umi Kalsom binti Raja Kulop Muhammad Kramat was the third wife of Sultan Iskandar Shah al-Kaddasullah. She was born at Kuala Dipang on 1901. She was married with Sultan Iskandar in 1920.

She later married with Tengku Adlan bin Tengku Adil. She died at Istana Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 9th May 1972.


HRH RAJA KHALIJA
(1938 - 1939)

HRH Raja Khalijah (standing in the front row, three from right)

HRH Raja Khalija binti almarhum Sultan Idris Mursid al-azzam Shah was the first wife of Sultan Abdul Aziz. She was born at Kuala Kangsar on 3rd March 1895. She was married with Sultan Abdul Aziz in 1911. She was crowned as ‘Raja Perempuan of Perak’ on 4th March 1939. She died from typhoid fever at Istana Iskandariah on 1st October 1939.


HRH RAJA TA’AYAH
(1948 - 1962)

HRH Raja Taa'yah was also the earliest Queen Consort to wear tudung (headscarf) in daily life.

HRH Raja Ta’ayah binti almarhum Raja Abdul Hamid was the first wife of Sultan Yusuf. She was born at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar in 1892. She was married with Sultan Yusuf at Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 7th March 1912. She was crowned as ‘Raja Perempuan of Perak’ on 17th April 1949. She died at Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 18th February 1962.


HRH RAJA MUZWIN
(1963 - 1984)

HRH Raja Muzwin binti Raja Ariff Shah was the second wife of Sultan Idris Shah II. She was born on 1st March 1929. She was granted the title as ‘Raja Puan Besar’ on 24th November 1957. She was installed as ‘Raja Perempuan of Perak’ by her husband at Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 26th October 1963. She died at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) on 6th October 2011. She resides at Riswin Palace prior of her death.


HRH RAJA PERMAISURI TUANKU BAINUN
(1984 - 2014)

HRH Tuanku Bainun binti Muhammad Ali was the wife of Sultan Azlan Shah. She was born in Penang on 7th November 1932. She was married with Sultan Azlan Shah at Penang on 9th December 1955. She was installed as ‘Raja Permaisuri of Perak’ at Istana Kinta, Kuala Kangsar on 9th December 1985.

She was installed alongside with her husband as Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia on 19th February 1988 at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. She served as Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia from 1988 until 1993.


HRH TUANKU ZARA
(2014 - present)

HRH Tuanku Zara binti Salim Davidson is the wife of Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak. She was born on 22nd March 1973 at Ipoh, Perak. She is the youngest and only daughter of Salim Davidson (formerly William Stanley Walker Davidson) and his wife, Her Highness Sharifah Azaliah binti Syed Omar Shahabuddin. She is the great-grandaughter of His Royal Highness Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah of Kedah through her mother. She was married to Sultan Nazrin Shah (the then Crown Prince) on 17th May 2007 at Bukit Chandan, Perak and was invested the title as Raja Puan Besar Perak (Crown Princess) on 18th May 2007. After Sultan Nazrin Shah ascension to the throne of Perak, the Dewan Negara Perak (Perak Royal Council) consented to proclaim her as the Raja Permaisuri of Perak (Queen) on 29th May 2014.

The Sultan of Perak

The state of Perak previously was among the richest state in Peninsular. The land blessed with a rich deposit of tin, the state’s main income for many years. Perak, like Johor is the successor to the famous Sultanate of Malacca. The Sultanate was founded by Sultan Muzaffar Shah, son of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca. Officially, the Ruler of Perak is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Maulana Paduka Sri Tuanku dan Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan

His Royal Highness Sultan and Head of State of Perak

Below is the list of the Sultan of Perak since 1874.


SULTAN ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD SHAH II
(1874 - 1877)

Sultan Abdullah Muhammad Shah II was the 26th Sultan of Perak. He was born on 21st September 1842. He was the eldest son of Sultan Jaafar Safiuddin Muazzam Shah by his third wife, Wan Ngah Mahtra. He was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam in 1865. Nevertheless, he went into rebellion to claim the throne against Sultan Ismail in April 1872. He was proclaimed as Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Perak by the Treaty of Pangkor on 20th January 1874. He ruled Perak for just 2 years. He was deposed and exiled to Seychelles Island on 30th March 1877 following the murder of British Resident, JWW Birch.

He was allowed to return to Malaya in 1894. He settled first in Singapore, then in Penang before finally returned to Kuala Kangsar. He was a gifted artist and composer during his years of exile. He was a composer for Perak State Anthem “Allah Selamatkan Negeri dan Sultan”, and eventually been dubbed as the National Anthem of Malaya in 1957 and later Malaysia in 1963. He died at Kuala Kangsar, Perak on 22nd December 1922.


SULTAN YUSUF SHARIFUDDIN MUZAFFAR SHAH
(1877 - 1887)

Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin Muzaffar Shah was the 27th Sultan of Perak. He was the eldest son of Sultan Abdullah Muhammad Shah I by his second wife, HH Raja Ngah Aminah binti Raja Alang Radin. He was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam in 1871. He served as a Regent of Perak from 30th March 1877 to 11th May 1887. He was crowned as Sultan of Perak at Kuala Kangsar on 11th May 1887. He ruled Perak for 10 years as a Regent and only a month and 11 days as a Sultan. He died at Sayong on 27th July 1887.


SULTAN IDRIS MURSHID AL-AZZAM SHAH
(1887 - 1916)

Sultan Idris Murshid al-Azzam Shah was the 28th Sultan of Perak. He was born at Kuala Keboi, Kampar on 19th June 1849. He was the third son of Raja Alang Iskandar Shah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah, Raja Bendahara by his second wife, Che Ken Uda Sari binti Abdul Rahman. He was appointed as Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam in 1886. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father-in-law on 26th July 1887. He was proclaimed as the Sultan on 29th July 1887 and officially crowned on 5th April 1889. The state of Perak entered the Treaty of Federation to form the Federated Malay States in July 1895. He ruled Perak for 29 years. He died at the Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 14th January 1916.


SULTAN ABDUL JALIL NASIRUDDIN AL-MUHTARAM SHAH
(1916 - 1918)

Sultan Abdul Jalil Nasiruddin Al-Muhtaram Shah was the 29th Sultan of Perak. He was born on 23rd April 1870. He was the eldest son of Sultan Idris Murshid al-Azzam Shah by his first wife, Raja Nuteh Aishah ibni almarhum Sultan Yusuf Sharifuddin Muzaffar Shah. He was granted the title as Raja Di Hilir on 15th January 1898. He was promoted to Raja Bendahara, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir al-Kabir on 25th February 1907 and appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on 6th April 1908. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 14th January 1916. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak on 17th January 1916 and officially crowned at Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 7th September 1916. He ruled Perak for 2 years. He died at Istana Negara, Kuala Kangsar on 26th October 1918.


SULTAN ISKANDAR SHAH AL-KADDASULLAH
(1918 - 1938)

Sultan Iskandar Shah al-Kaddasullah was the 30th Sultan of Perak. He was born at Kuala Keboi, Kampar on 10th May 1881. He was the third son of Sultan Idris Murshid al-Azzam Shah by his third wife, Cik Ngah Manah binti Manda Duwayat. He was granted the title as Raja Kecil Tengah. He was promoted to Raja Bendahara, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir al-Kabir on 17th April 1916. He was appointed as Heir apparent with the title Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on April 1918. He succeeded the throne on the death of his brother on 26th October 1918. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak on December 1918. He was officially crowned at Kuala Kangsar on 10th April 1919. In 1935, he succeeded in securing the retrocession of the Dindings and Pangkor Island from the Crown Colony. He ruled Perak for 20 years. He died at Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 14th October 1938.


SULTAN ABD AZIZ AL-MU’TASIM BILLAH SHAH
(1938 - 1948)

Sultan Abd Aziz al-Mu’tasim Billah Shah was the 31st Sultan of Perak. He was born at Kampung Bandar on 14th November 1887. He was a son of Raja Musa ibni Sultan Muhammad Jaafar, Raja Muda by his first wife, Cik Amina binti Shaikh Muhammad Taib. He was appointed as Raja Bendahara, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir al-Kabir on 1st August 1918. He was promoted as Heir Apparent with the title Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on 18th December 1918. He succeeded the throne on 15th October 1938. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak at Kuala Kangsar on 17th October 1938 and officially crowned at Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 4th March 1939. He ruled Perak for 10 years. He died due to Heart Failure at the Rest House, Lumut on 29th March 1948.


SULTAN YUSUF IZZUDDIN SHAH
(1948 - 1963)

Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah was the 32nd Sultan of Perak. He was born at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 15th January 1890. He was the eldest son of Sultan Abdul Jalil Nasiruddin by his first wife, Cik Yong Sofia. He was granted the title as Raja di Hilir on 25th January 1919. He was promoted as Raja Bendahara, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir al-Kabir in 1921. He was appointed as Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on 15th October 1938. He succeeded the throne on the death of his cousin on 29th March 1948. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak at Kuala Kangsar on 31st March 1948. He was officially crowned at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar on 16th April 1949. He ruled Perak for 15 years. He died at Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 4th January 1963.


SULTAN IDRIS SHAH II
(1963 - 1984)

Sultan Idris Shah II was the 33rd Sultan of Perak. He was born at Istana Negara, Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar on 12th August 1924. He was the eldest son of Sultan Iskandar Shah al-Kaddasullah by his third wife, Raja Puteh Umi Kalsom binti Raja Kulop Muhammad Kramat. He was granted the title as Raja di Hilir on 10th May 1934. He was promoted to Raja Bendahara, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir al-Kabir, on 15th October 1938. He was appointed as the Heir Apparent with the title of Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on 12th July 1948. He succeeded the throne on the death of his cousin on 4th January 1963. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak on 6th January 1963 and officially crowned at Istana Iskandariah on 26th October 1963. He ruled Perak for 21 years. He died at Setiawan on 30th January 1984.


SULTAN AZLAN MUHIBBUDIN SHAH
(1984 - 2014)

Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah was the 34th Sultan of Perak. He was born at Kampung Manggis, Batu Gajah on 19th April 1928. He was the youngest son of Sultan Yusuf by his second wife, Cik Khadija binti Dato Wangsa Ahmad. He was granted the title as Raja Kecil Bongsu on 19th August 1962, and was promoted as Raja Kecil Tengah on 1st March 1963, promoted as Raja Kecil Sulong on 1st January 1978, promoted as Raja Kecil Besar on 1st August 1978 and appointed as Tuanku Raja Muda, Wakil us-Sultan, Wazir ul-Azam on 1st July 1983. He succeeded the throne on the death of his cousin on 30th January 1984. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak at Ipoh on 3rd February 1984 and was officially crowned at Istana Kinta, Kuala Kangsar on 9th December 1985.

He was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 9th February 1984. He was elected as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia on 2nd March 1989 and was officially crowned at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on 26th April 1989. He returned to ruled Perak on 25th April 1994. He ruled the State for a glorious 30 years. He died on 28 May 2014 at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur.


SULTAN NAZRIN MUIZZUDDIN SHAH
(2014 - Present)

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah is the 35th Sultan of Perak. He was the first son of Sultan Azlan Shah by his wife, Tuanku Bainun binti Mohd Ali. He was born on 27th November 1956 at George Town, Pulau Pinang. He was granted the title as Raja Kechil Besar on 16th February 1984. He was granted the title of Raja Muda of Perak and Heir Apparent to the throne on 15th April 1987. He was appointed as Regent of Perak from 26th April 1989 until 25th April 1994. He was appointed again as Regent from 27th Januari 2008 until 29th May 2014. He succeeded the throne of Perak on the death of his father on 28th May 2014 and officially proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak as Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah on 29th May 2014.

Royal Consent for Amendment Draft

The Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Tan Sri Khalid Nordin has presented the Amendment Draft of Selangor State Constitution before HRH Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The amendment includes the Article 52 in the second part of State Constitution to replace Fasal (1), in order to revert back the power to appoints three highest State’s executives officer back to the Ruler and Menteri Besar. The amendment shall be presented in the Special Session of the State Assembly Seating on January 24.

It is expected the PKR-led ruling party shall met a tough resistance with the opposition, especially to persuade the opposition assemblymen to support the amendment. The ruling coalition of Pakatan Rakyat will need another 2 votes from BN opposition so it can gain 2/3 majority of the state assembly support to amend the constitution.

State Assembly Seating on January 24

HRH the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has proclaimed his consent for the Special Session of State Assembly Seating to be held on January 24, 2011. The Special Sessions is held to amend the state constitution. The proclamation has been verified by the Private Secretary of the Sultan of Selangor, Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani.

The amendment of the State Constitution has been brought up by the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Tan Sri Abd Khalid Ibrahim on January 4 when against the appointment of Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi as the new State Secretary of Selangor even though the appointment is legal by law. Thus, the Oath of Secrecy that should be taken by Datuk Khusrin Munawi before the Menteri Besar still not takes place. The amendment of the State Constitution shall revert back the power to appoint three states executives, State Secretary, Financial Advisor and State Finance Officials to the Sultan and Menteri Besar.

Sultan of Kedah Birthday Celebration

16th January 2011 – Today is the 83rd Birthday Celebration of HRH Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah ibni almarhum Sultan Badlishah. In conjunction of the birthday celebration, 83 individuals have been chosen to receive medal and honorary title of Kedah Darul Aman.

Congratulations to the Sultan of Kedah in conjunction of His Royal highness 83rd Birthday Celebration. Wishing His Royal Highness may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Birthday Celebration

14th January 2011 - Today is the 63rd Birthday Celebration of HRH Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir. In conjunction of the birthday celebration, 743 individuals have been chosen to receive medal and state honorary title of Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus. To preserves the exclusiveness of the state award and medal, the recipient has been reduces for this year.

Among of the individual who receives the medal for this year :-

1. The Sultan of Johor, HRH Sultan Ibrahim ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar. His Royal highness shall receives the Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Dihormati (D.K)
2. The Sultan of Kelantan, HRH Sultan Muhammad V ibni Sultan Ismail Petra. His royal highness also receives the Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Dihormati (D.K)

Congratulations to the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in conjunction of His Royal highness 63rd Birthday Celebration. Wishing His Royal Highness may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

Daulat Tuanku

Long Live the King

Datukship title suspend

HRH Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has temporarily suspended the Datuship title of Seri Paduka Mahkota Selangor (SPMS) which carries the title Datuk Seri belongs to the former Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo. Also suffer the same fate is the Director of Ditamas Sdn. Bhd. The State Secretary, Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi in the media statement validates the decision made by the Sultan in the 129th meeting of Selangor Royal Council on January 11. The decision was made by the Sultan after considered a serious offense that has been done by the two individuals involving the interest of the nation and its people.

Meanwhile, Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo accepts the decision with an open heart. On December 6, 2010, He was brought to the Sessions Court here on charges of obtaining for himself and his wife, Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik, 45, one of two lots of valuable land and a house of Ditamas by Shamsuddin. the trial will be resumed on june 6, 2011.

Hol Almarhum of Sultan Iskandar

11th January 2011, today is the day of Hol Amarhum of Sultan Iskandar for the states of Johor Darul Takzim. The day is to commemorate the death of the late Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail. In conjunction of the Hol Almarhum, the state of Johor gets a one day public holiday. Among the practices in the Hol Almarhum, the members of the royal family as well as the citizens of Johor will visit the Mahmoodiah Mausoleum and recite the yasin and tahlil.

Al-Fatihah

(picture from Utusan)

HRH Sultan Ibrahim of Johor, visits the Mahmoodiah Mausoleum. His Royal Highness visits the tomb of the late Sultan Iskandar, Sultan Ismail and Sultanah Aminah of Johor.

Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal retired

Engku Tan Sri Ibrahim Engku Ngah
Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-raja Melayu (Keeper of the Ruler's Seal)

The Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal, or in Malay known as Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja, Engku Tan Sri Ibrahim Engku Ngah retired today after holding the position for 22 years. He was appointed to the post in 1989 is also the longest serving Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal in Malaysian History. Following his retiration, The Conference of Ruler is consent to appoint Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad as the new Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal on January 8.

Engku Ibrahim was synonym in the announcement of Eid-Fitri and Eid-Adha Celebration date every year. The Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal also functions as the Secretary to the Conference of Ruler.

The Oath of Loyalty

(picture from Utusan)

Datuk Muhammad Khusrin Munawi sworn in as the new State Secretary of Selangor before the Sultan of Selangor, HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Bukit Kayangan. In the ceremony, Sultan Sharafuddin has stated that he does not want the appointment of Khusrin as the new State Secretary of Selangor to be expanded, politicized and sensationalized to avoid causing confusion among the people.

Earlier, the Chief Minister of Selangor, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Nordin was against the appointment of the new SUK because he was not consulted about it. Thus, The Sultan asserts that the appointment of Mohammed Khusrin is according to regulations and procedure as set in the Federal and State Constitution.

In the ceremony, the new Director of Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor, (JAIS) Marzuki Hussin, 56 also takes the Oath of Loyalty before the Sultan. It later followed by members of the Royal Council and Jaksa Pendamai to takes the oath. The Sultan Sharafuddin also gives his consent to bestow Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Idris Shah to the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah.

The Chief Minister and fellow members of State Executive Councilors are present at the ceremony.