WWW 1 to the Sultan of Johor

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar gets the new plate number registration of WWW 1 after won his bidding at RM520,000. The Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), Road Transport Department yesterday released the list of the winning bids and bidders of the WWW series auction held between April 30 and May 14, 2012. Another royal who also in the list is His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah who won the number WWW 5. The fame of the prefix stems from the world of technology, as WWW stands for World Wide Web. It is to date the most expensive number which breaks the previous record of MCA 1 in 2010 worth of RM300,100.


Its caused a mild uproar in the world of social websites, namely the facebook as the public who were in favour and against with the Sultan actions of bidding the number clashed with one another. Including who commenting not in a favour with the recent development is the former Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Perak who in his twitter commenting that the RM500,000 can be used for better purposes for the rakyat, like building 20 houses for the poor.


Meanwhile, the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor also commenting about it, stating that the Johor Royal Family even though received the allowances from the State Government, all the money were transferred to the Foundation of Sultan Iskandar and Foundation of Sultan Ibrahim. The Crown Prince also comment that, he personally since the time he was the Raja Muda of Johor, never took a single cents from the Government until this very day.

Federal Contribution and Zakat Payment

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah received the Federal Contribution for the State of Kedah Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam, State of Kedah Islamic Religious Affairs Department worth of RM49,93,868.00. The Federal Government were represented by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom handed down the replica check to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in a ceremony held at Istana Anak Bukit, Kedah. It was witnessed by the Councillor-General of Regency, His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendahara of Kedah, Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah.


In the same ceremony, His Majesty also delivered the zakat payment from Tabung Haji worth of RM3,279,105.03 to the Secretary of State, Datuk Wira Rasli Basir.

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Malacca's Head of State and wife attend wedding

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob attended the wedding of Nur Najlaa binti Abdul Aziz and Syrunnaja Adnan at the Sime Darby Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur last night. His Excellency were accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Zurina Kassim. Nur Najlaa binti Abdul Aziz is a daughter to Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz bin Kasim who is the Principal Private Secretary of the Prime Minister.

Also present at the wedding were Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abd Razak; the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Perak, Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir; the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang, Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and some cabinet ministers.

Negeri Sembilan's 55th Tilawah Al-Quran Competition

His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir attended the 55th Tilawah Al-Quran Negeri Sembilan State Level Competition yesterday. His Royal Highness also presented the present to the winner of the Tilawah Al-Quran. For Qari category, the winner is Abdul Hanis Mohd Daud, 25 while the winner for Qariah category is Noorliza Tajudin, 48. Both of them received a cup and RM5,000 cash.

Also attended the ceremony were the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan and Secretary of State, Datuk Mat Ali Hassan.

Sultan Ahmad Shah received FIFA's Order of Merit

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah received the FIFA's prestigious award, the Order of Merit in the FIFA's 62nd Congress opening at Budapest, Hungary last Thursday. The Sultan Ahmad Shah who is also the President of Asean Football Federation (AFF) been conferred by the President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter. Last year, His Royal Highness received the Diamond Award from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for his contribution in football's development in Asia.

Sultan Ahmad Shah was the leader of AFC from 1994 to 2002, and the sport has reached a new level and has moved into the right direction in Asia under his 8 years of leadership.

Raja Mohamad Syazni is not a Selangor Royalty

A member of Selangor Royal Family, Tengku Datuk Setia Ramli Alhaj bin Tengku Shahruddin Shah Alhaj, the Tengku Seri Wangsa Diraja of Selangor validate that Raja Mohammad Syazni Raja Mohammad Rashid who is the lover of Indonesian artist, Syahrini is not a grandson of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. He said that, the claimed is untrue as His Royal Highness the Sultan Sharafuddin of Selangor have two princesses, Tengku Zerafina and Tengku Zatashah and also a prince, Tengku Amir Shah who is almost the same age as Raja Mohammad Syazni.

Tengku Datuk Setia Ramli Al-Haj stated in his SMS to Sinar Harian,

“Saya mengesahkan bahawa Raja Mohammad Syazni Raja Mohammad Rashid bukan cucu Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj,”

I validate that Raja Mohammad Syazni Raja Mohammad Rashid is not a grandson of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Earlier, Raja Mohammad Syazni who fondly known as Bubu claimed that he is the Sultan of Selangor grandson. His relationship with Syahrini started in 2010 after their meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

Three received Vice-Chancellor's Special Award of UPM

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah attended the Gemilang Akademi Putra function at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) yesterday. At the function, His Royal Highness who is also the Chancellor of UPM presented the Vice-Chancellor's fellowship award to 15 academic staff who excelled in their service. Out of the 15 recipients, three were chosen to receive the highest award namely the Vice-Chancellor's Special Awards. The three were, from left in the picture above, Professor Madya Dr. Zeenathul Nazariah Allaudin from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicines for the teaching, pure science cluster and health cateory. Also receiving the award were Professor Dr. Fatimah Mohamed Arshad from the Agriculture and Food Policies Study Institute. And the third were Professor Datuk Dr. Yaakob Che Man from the Faculty of Food Science and Technology for the science cluster and food technology research category.

Also present in the ceremony were the Vice-Chancellor of UPM, Datuk Ir Dr Radin Umar bin Radin Sohadi. In the function, the Sultan also advised the university students, particularly those from UPM against participating in street demonstrations. The Sultan also said that, the street demonstrations were very much against the country's culture as they caused various problems to the community.

Agrotechnology Farm Day 2012

His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail officiated the launching ceremony of Agrotechnology Farm Day 2012 at Sungai Chuchuh Unimap Agrotechnology Research Center, Padang Besar yesterday. His Royal Highness who is also the Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap) were accompanied by his consort, Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.


As the symbolic of the launching ceremony, the Crown Prince consented to pluck the mango from 'Harum Manis' breed, which is among the product of Unimap's research. Also present in the ceremony were the Vice-Chancellor of Unimap, Prof Datuk Dr Kamarudin Hussin.

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Azrinaz Mazhar on Astro Ria

The former wife of the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar made her first public appearance on media yesterday for the first time after she's been divorced by the Sultan of Brunei. The exclusive appearance in Astro reality show, "On-Air" seen Azrinaz acted as Co-Anchor in episode two, four (diary) and five(valuation).


According to the producer, Muhammad Azlan Zanudin, he feel honoured that Azrinaz agreed to accept the offer to lead 20 apprentices in the program and sharing her experienced as a broadcast journalist. Also in the program were Aznil Hj Nawawi and Datin Seri Normala Samsudin

She's not making any appearances publicly for about two years since her divorced.

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The Crown Prince's of Perak Family

In conjunction with the Perak State Investiture Ceremony, for the first time ever His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perak, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah and his consort, Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Besar (Crown Princess) of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim Davidson made a public appearance alongside their two children.


The couple first child is a prince, the shy Raja Azlan Muzaffar Shah (4-year old), and the second is a princess, the sweet Raja Nazira Safya (10-month old). Raja Nazira Safya made her first ever public appearance since her birth last year.

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Perak Investiture Day 2012

In conjunction with the 84th Birthday Celebration of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah, a State Investiture Ceremony was held yesterday. The ceremony were previously adjourned due to the royal family is still in mourning period due to the death of Raja Ashman Shah, the Raja Kecil Besar of Perak. In this year Investiture Day, 867 recipients were enlist to received the State Order and Honorary Title. The first in the list were His Royal Highness the Raja Zarith Sofia binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah II, the consort of the Sultan of Johor.


In the ceremony held at Istana Iskandariah, among those who been conferred was the Chief Justices of Malaysia, Tan Sri Arifin Zakaria who been conferred the order of Darjah Seri Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini (SPCM) which carries the title of 'Datuk Seri'.


Also privileged to receive the State Order was Malaysian-born Hollywood Actress, Datuk Michelle Yeoh Choo Keng who been conferred the order of Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak (SPMP) which carries the title 'Datuk Seri'. Datuk Michelle Yeoh who starred in 'The Lady' film were in Bangkok, Thailand returned back to Perak recently to received the order. She is Perakian by birth.


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Royalty ; Proclamation, Installation and Coronation

All hail to the new ruler, His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah who recently were installed in a lavish ceremony at the Istana Negara at Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. The 14th King, as well as among the most experience Sultan compare to all. His Majesty is currently the longest reigning Malay monarch who inherited the throne of Kedah in 1958. The installation ceremony were proceeding smoothly even though I have to agree, there are certain times that I feel nervous if anything were to happen to Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah. Alhamdulillah, God wills it and everything are according to plan.


But, there is I think problem that need to be clarify, especially by royal terms used for the ceremony. Due to the fact that Malaysia adapted the Bahasa Melayu as a National Language, all the royal terms were used in Bahasa Melayu and rarely translated to English. Even in the newspaper or blogger alike, they usually mistaken the Installation ceremony as 'Coronation' ceremony, which is wrong. In Bahasa Melayu, there are three phrases used during the enthronement of the new King and Queen, they are Permasyhuran (Proclamation), Pertabalan (Installation) and Permahkotaan (Coronation). So where do we used this phrases? We will cover it in this royalty discussion segment.


PERMASYHURAN (PROCLAMATION)

Proclamation is the first process of enthronement of the new King. It was done after the death of the former King but prior to the former King's funeral. The latest proclamation can be seen during the proclamation of Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. There are also recent example such as :-

i) Proclamation of His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan


ii) Proclamation of His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim as the Sultan of Johor


iii) Proclamation of His Royal Highness Sultan Muhammad V as the Al-Sultan of Kelantan.

PERTABALAN (INSTALLATION)

The installation ceremony were the common practice of most States in Malaysia including in the federal level. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan of Pahang, Sultan of Perak, Sultan of Kedah, Raja of Perlis and the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan are all installed in a Official State Installation ceremony. It is almost like a coronation ceremony, but we do not called it coronation because these States does not have a State Crown in their Royal Regalia. So, it is called as Installation instead.

The recent example of course the Installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Installation of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.



PERMAHKOTAAN (CORONATION)

This is the common practice especially in the European nation where the new King/Queen will be crowned with a State Crown. In Malaysia however, only 4 States has a State Crown in their possession, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Selangor. Here are among the among the rare footage of Malay Royal Coronation ceremonies.

i) Coronation of Sultan Ismail Al-Khalidi as the Sultan of Johor. Notice the Johor's State Crown and State Diadem were worn by the Sultan and Sultanah.


ii) Coronation of Sultan Ismail Petra II as the Al-Sultan of Kelantan. See the Kelantan's State Crown?


iii) Coronation of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin as the Sultan of Terengganu. The Sultan worn the first State Crown of Terengganu.


iv) The latest coronation would be the coronation of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah as the Sultan of Selangor.


Why the State Coronation are so rare to see? First of all, only 4 States can used the phrases coronation. Secondly, some of these Sultans were not consent to have a State Coronation such as the Sultan Iskandar of Johor, who wanted the money that would be used for his coronation to be used for better purposes for his people. We should also expecting the Coronation of Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, but even him refused the State Coronation.

Currently, there is nothing decisive can be said whether Johor will witnessed the Coronation ceremony for the Sultan Ibrahim, but with the renovation currently take place at the Istana Besar of Johor, we can say that something major will going to take place in 2013.

It is in my deepest desire that all of us should not make anymore mistakes regarding the term of Installation and Coronation. Just remember, coronation ceremony will need the State Crown. That's all for now.

Salam

Ijtimak Malaysia 2012

The Ijtimak Malaysia 2012 is held again where the last time it is held was in 2009. The word Ijtimak literally means assembly, but for the Elders from Nidzamuddin, the word Ijtimak refers to an assembly to unite the thoughts and concerns of the all Muslims to persuade and realize the Muslims of their responsibilities as the follower of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to their religion and as the Caliph of Allah in the face of the earth, propagating the word and teachings of Allah to the whole world. From 19 - 21st May 2012, the first session of Ijtimak Malaysia was held in Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

This year Ijtimak Malaysia 2012 is differs to that of 2009, where it will be separated into 13 sessions and will be held in 13 different places throughout Malaysia due to cost constraint and limited open-space area available. In 2009, it was centered in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan where almost 200,000 Muslims gather from all around the world and was attended by the Nidzamuddin's Elders such as Maulana Saad and Maulana Zubair.

The Ijtimak is held in the place as follows and up until this article was post, the event is still take place.

First session (19 - 21 May 2012)(ended)

Venue : Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling

Area : Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Jamaah formed : +/- 250 jamaahs.

Second session (22 - 24 May 2012)(ended)

Venue : Masjid Daerah Perak Tengah, Seri Iskandar

Area : Perak

Jamaah formed : *

Third session (25 - 27 May 2012)(ended)

Venue : Masjid Daerah Barat Daya, Balik Pulau

Area : Pulau Pinang

Jamaah formed : *

Fourth session (28 - 30 May 2012)(on-going)

Venue : Masjid An Nur, Pokok Sena, Kedah.

Area : Kedah & Perlis

Jamaah formed : *

Fifth session (31st May - 2nd June 2012)

Venue : Madrasah Darululoom Addeeniyyah, Kg. Apa Apa, Pasir Mas.

Area : Kelantan

Jamaah formed : *

Sixth session (3 - 5 June 2012)

Venue : Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Quran, Kubang Bujuk, Kuala Terengganu.

Area : Terengganu

Jamaah formed : *

Seventh session (6 - 8 June 2012)

Venue : Masjid Mat Kilau, Jalan Gambang, Kuantan

Area : Pahang

Jamaah formed : *

Eighth session (9 - 11 June 2012)

Venue : Masjid Tuanku Muhriz, Bandar Seri Jempol.

Area : Melaka & Negeri Sembilan

Jamaah formed : *

Ninth session (12 - 14 June 2012)

Venue : Madrasah Tahfiz Sinaran Baru, Kg. Sinaran Baru, Kempas Lama.

Area : Johor & Singapura

Jamaah formed : *

Tenth session (15 - 17 June 2012)

Venue : Surau Darul Muttaqin, Taman Lavender, Kuching.

Area : Sarawak (Kuching - Sibu)

Jamaah formed : *

Eleventh session (18 - 20 June 2012)

Venue : Masjid An-Na'im, Lutong, Miri.

Area : Sarawak (Bintulu - Miri) & Brunei Darussalam

Jamaah formed : *

Twelfth session (21 - 23 June 2012)

Venue : Masjid Hj. Akbar Khan, Kg. Bingkul, Beaufort.

Area : Sabah Western Coast

Jamaah formed : *

Thirteenth session (24 - 26 June 2012)

Venue : Masjid Nur Iman, Sapagaya, Lahad Datu

Area : Sabah Eastern Coast

Jamaah formed : *

International Museum Day

His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah opened the International Museum Day at the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied the Crown Prince were the Minister of Information, Communication and Culture, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. The Museum Day will take place for 4 days. In the picture above, the Crown Prince was briefed by Minister Rais of a musical instrument called 'Dabakan' which originated from Mindanao, the Philippines.

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Perlis Investiture Day 2012

The Perlis Investiture Day was held yesterday in conjunction with the 69th birthday celebration at the Perlis State Official Palace, the Istana Arau. Their Royal Highness-es the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Perempuan (Queen) of Perlis, Tuanku Fauziah received the salutation during the inspecting of the Guard-of-Honour ceremony in the morning. Also present were Their Royal Highness-es the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

The Raja of Perlis consented to confer the State Honorary Award and Title to 316 recipients in the investiture ceremony. The first in the list were the Malaysia's Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Ismail Omar who been conferred the order of Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP) which carries the title of 'Datuk Seri'. Also been conferred the same award were former chief justice Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah and Public Works Department director-general Datuk Mohd Noor Yaakob.


Joint Task Force 2 commander (Kukusan Tawau Camp, Sabah) Brig-Gen Mohd Ezam Wan Chik is the sole recipient of the Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Perlis (DPMP), which carries the title Datuk. Five people were conferred the Darjah Dato' Panglima Sirajuddin Jamalullail (DPSJ), which carries the title Datuk. Former Perlis mufti Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin is the sole recipient of the Dato' Bergelar award, which carries the title Datuk Arif Perkasa. Also included in the ceremony were seven people received the Setia Mahkota Perlis (SMP), 18 (Seri Sirajuddin Perlis or SSP), 27 (Ahli Mahkota Perlis or AMP), 63 (Pingat Mahkota Perlis or PMP), 107 (Pingat Jasa Kebaktian or PJK), 66 (Pingat Jasa Baik or PJB) and 18 (Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama or PPL).

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The Raja of Perlis's Birthday Celebration

17th May 2012 - Today is the birthday of His Royal Highness the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail. In conjunction of the birthday celebration, 316 recipients will be conferred the State of Perlis State Order and Award in the investiture ceremony today.

Congratulations to the Raja of Perlis in conjunction of His Royal Highness 69th birthday. Wishing His Royal Highness may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

DAULAT TUANKU

LONG LIVE THE KING

Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012 officially ended

The Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012 officially ended yesterday in the closing ceremony held at Plaza Angsana, Johor Bahru. This year Royal Entourage succeed in traveling all across Johor's 10 districts which cover the distance of 1,012km. The royal entourage were lead by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar since last Sunday riding the Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle. The Sultan arrival at Plaza Angsana around 2 pm were warmly greeted by the multi-racial crowd who waited to see their beloved Sultan.

The Sultan were accompanied by His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris ibni Sultan Ibrahim, His Highness the Tunku Temenggong, Tunku Idris Iskandar ibni Sultan Ibrahim alongside the Johor's Princes. Also following the entourage to several of their destinations were the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Johor, Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman; Secretary of State, Datuk Obet Tawil; State Executives Councillors and the State's Heads of Department.


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Malaysian royalties at St. James's Palace

The St. James's Palace witnessed the attendance of several Malaysian royalties during the reception reception hosted by Prince Charles in conjunction with the granting of the Royal Charter Award to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) at St.James's Palace. The OCIS is a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1985, it encourages through research, teaching and publication a better understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies. Fellows of the Centre teach in a number of faculties across the University. Its Visiting Fellowship and Scholarship programmes have brought scholars to Oxford from almost 50 countries.

Royal Charters are granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy Council. The practice dates back to the 13th century. The Conferment of the Royal Charter to the OCIS is significant as it marks the first time an Islamic institution in the United Kingdom (UK) is conferred with such a prestigious status since such Charters were granted by successive Sovereigns from 1231. They are now normally granted only to bodies that work in the public interest and which can demonstrate pre-eminence, stability, permanence and a strong record of achievement in their particular field. The University of Oxford, and many of the Oxford Colleges, are similarly incorporated.


Among the Malaysian Royal guests were Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) and Raja Puan Besar (Crown Princess) of Perak, Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah ibni Sultan Azlan Shah and Tuanku Zara Salim Davidson. The Crown Prince is the trustee of OCIS. Also present were the consort to the Sultan of Johor, Her Royal Highness the Raja Zarith Sofia ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah II.

Also attended the ceremony were Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid also as trustee and Datuk Dr Afifi Alkiti who is a fellow at the centre. Also received the invitation from His Royal Highness the Prince Charles, Prince of Wales were the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak.


The prime minister is a member of the high council while Prince Charles is the patron.

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The Yang Dipertua Negeri attends Dinner

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sarawak, Tun Abang Mohammad Salahuddin bin Abang Barieng graced the State Dinner in conjunction with the opening ceremony of Sarawak 12th State Assembly Seating last night. Accompanied the Yang Dipertua Negeri were his wife, Toh Puan Norkiah. Also present in the event were the State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Seri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar; the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Anak Numpang.

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Saidin and Mohamed were allowed to use 'Datuk' title

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has allowed the use of the 'Datuk' title by former Selangor state executive councillor Saidin Thamby and former Tabung Haji senior general manager Mohamed Shafie following their acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeals. Selangor State Secretary Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi said this followed the reinstatement of the Dato Paduka Mahkota Selangor (DPMS) on Saidin and the Dato Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (DSSA) on Mohamed.

Sultan Saharafuddin suspended the titles on Oct 30, 2004 after Saidin and Mohamed were sentenced for their offences.

Opening ceremony of Sarawak State Assembly Seating

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sarawak, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin bin Abang Barieng opened the Opening ceremony of Sarawak State Assembly Seating yesterday at Kuching, Sarawak. The Yang Dipertua Negeri were accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Norkiah. Also present in the ceremony were the Speaker of State Assembly, Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia bin Awang Nasar and the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib.

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KMJ 2012 ; The visit in Chaah

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar visited the Padang Awam Division 2 at Chaah yesterday as one of the place to be visited in the Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012. The Royal Entourage consist of 30 high-power motorcycle entered its second day were greeted by the Indian horn as soon as their arrival in the field. His Royal Highness later visited the Ponggul Exhibition and the demonstration of Indian cooking like tosei, capati, wadey and maruku. The Sultan later showed his talent in making capati.

The Sultan later also attended the wedding of S.Sathiya, 30 and his wife, M.Sharmila, 19, much to the couple surprised. The presence of the Royal Entourage in the wedding is an unforgettable memories. The Sultan also wished happiness to Sathiya and asked him to have many children.

The Royal Entourage earlier departed from Mersing in the morning before headed to Kluang, Batu Pahat and ended at Segamat cover a distance of 286 km. His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor also participate in the convoy.

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Opening ceremony of Pahang State Assembly Seating

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah opened the fifth seating of the 12th Pahang State Assembly at Wisma Sri Pahang, Kuantan yesterday. Also present at the opening ceremony were the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah; the Tengku Puan Pahang (Crown Princess), Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar; the Tengku Muda of Pahang, Tengku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ahmad Shah and Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob. In the ceremony, the Sultan praises the government and paid tribute to the country's transformation programme initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, saying it has had a positive impact on the people.

He said the programme, involving transformation in the government, economic, political and rural sectors, had brought much benefit to the people. Sultan Ahmad Shah also said that the proposed listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings on Bursa Malaysia had brought a windfall to more than 112,000 settlers in the country, reflecting the efficiency of the government helmed by Najib in moulding Felda into a global commodities conglomerate.

His Royal Highness also said that, over the last 20 years, Pahang had continued to enjoy domestic and foreign investment amounting to RM30.27 billion, and that last year the highest investment sum of RM6.3 billion was approved.

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Royal Charity Dinner by KLFCW

Their Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong (the Supreme Queen) graced the Royal Charity Dinner organised by the Kuala Lumpur Foundation to Criminalise War (KLFCW) in collaboration with the Perdana Global Peace Foundation (PGPF) here, tonight. Also present, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Chairman of KLFCW Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Minister of Information, Communications and Culture Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

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Sultan of Johor launched Pengerang Rapid Project

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar launched the a refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) project in Pengerang, Johor. RAPID, which involves an investment of RM60 billion, will have the capacity to refine 300,000 barrels of imported crude oil and would offer 4,000 permanent jobs. Sultan Ibrahim said the selection of Pengerang as an oil and gas industry hub was a blessing for Johor because the state and its people would stand to benefit from the large investments pouring in. The RAPID development would also open up jobs and businesses which would help raise the living standard of the people.

In the ceremony, the Sultan also expressed his sadness that a small group of people was opposed to the Petronas project and was trying to instigate others to stage protests and make unreasonable demands. The sultan said he had been informed that due compensation would be paid for the property acquired for the development of the project, and advised the people not to make unreasonable demands. Sultan Ibrahim said the government and related parties should exercise fairness in resolving the problems associated with the people, adding that he would make regular trips to Pengerang to ensure that the project progressed as planned.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman and Petronas president and CEO Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas were also present at the event.

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Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012 started

The Kembara Mahkota Johor (KMJ) 2012, Johor Royal Entourage 2012 starts officially yesterday leads by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar taking the high-power motorcycle as the theme for this year entourage. The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abd Razak was given the honour to flag off the KMJ 2012 watched by thousands of people of all races. The four-day programme will see a motorcycle convoy led by the sultan and the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris, crisscross the state covering a total distance of 1,012 kilometres. The programme enables the sultan to meet the people along the route and extend charity to the poor.

Also present at the flag-off were Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, state executive councillors, senior government officers and Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are taking part in the programme.

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Souvenir of Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012

The crowds along the Kembara Mahkota Johor (KMJ) 2012 convoy routes will stand a chance to receive a special souvenir an hour before the arrival of Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. KMJ 2012 secretariat in a statement here said the souvenirs would be distributed by a cavalcade of riders, comprising police, Road Transport Department and SAJ Holdings personnel. A total of 2,000 souvenirs would be distributed at 168 selected locations along the KMJ 2012 routes.

"So, we would like to call on the public to come out and welcome the arrival of Sultan Ibrahim's convoy," the secretariat said.

The four-day convoy is scheduled to begin Sunday and will pass through 10 districts and involve a journey of over 1,100km.

The route of Kembara Mahkota Johor 2012 is as follows :-

First Day :- Kota Tinggi, Mersing
Second Day :- Mersing, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Segamat
Third Day :- Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat
Fourth Day :- Batu Pahat, Pontian, Johor Bahru

Malaysian Universities Sports Council (Masum) awards ceremony 2011

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin reminded all Malaysian athletes participating in international tournaments to preserve good name of the country as they are seen as role models and public figures.

"Hopefully, all the athletes can put Malaysia at the highest standing and always remember to uphold the country's name as they are looked up to by the public," he said at the 2011 Malaysian Universities Sports Council (Masum) awards ceremony, here.

Also present was the Sultanah of Terengganu Sultanah Nur Zahirah, who is also Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Chancellor. Tuanku Mizan also said that he was proud of the achievements of six athletes from higher learning institutions in qualifying for the London Olympics, which will be held July 27 to August 12. Among the athletes are the cyclist, Azizuhasni Awang, Cheng Chu Sian (archery), Bryan Nickson Lomas and Leong Mun Yee (diving).

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