MH370 ; Flag at half-pole for Johor and Perak

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj has announced all government and private agencies in the State to lowered the flag at half-pole. The announcement were made after the Sultan of Johor has acted to fluttered the flag at half mask as a respect for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Kuala Lumpur - Beijing. Also in tune with the State of Johor was the State of Perak when the Regent of Perak, His Royal Highness Raja Dr Nazrin Shah also announced the flag at half-pole as a respect and sympathy to the ill-fated MH370.

The actions were made after the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak in his Press Conference, stated that the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 has ended at the south part of the Indian Ocean. Even though the MH370 location has been confirmed ended in the Indian Ocean, the fate of MH370 and passengers on board is still unclear.

Tengku Bendahara Selangor died at 83

His Highness the Tengku Bendahara of Selangor, Tengku Azman Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj had died on last March 23, 2014 at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang. He was 83 years old. He is an uncle to the reigning Sultan of Selangor and a member of Selangor Royal Council of Succession (Dewan Diraja Selangor). The funeral of the Tengku Bendahara was proceeded according to Selangor Royal Custom on March 24, 2014. The prayer of the late Tengku Bendahara was done around 10.30 am at the Masjid Istana Diraja, Istana Alam Shah before been put to rest at the Royal Mausoleum. Also present in the funeral were His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and the Menteri Besar of Selangor, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

The Tengku Bendahara was born on 1st January 1931 and were the third son of Almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj by his second wife, Che Puan Hajah Kalsum binti Hj Mahmud. He was married to Tengku Thuraya binti Sultan Ibrahim IV of Kelantan on December 27, 1950 and was appointed as the Tengku Bendahara of Selangor on May 13, 1959. He also have been proclaimed as the Regent of Selangor.

Tengku Azman Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj

The Tengku Bendahara of Selangor

1 January 1931 - 23 March 2014

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MH370 ; King and the Conference of Rulers expressed their concern

On last March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flights 370 went missing while on its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The flight carries 239 passengers including 12 crews on board. The flight went missing around 1.30am and lost contact with military radar. It was officially reported missing to the MAS around 2.30 am. The lost of the flight has been an international concerns up to date and until this article was posted, the MH370 are still yet to be found.

His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and the Queen, Tuanku Hajah Haminah has stated their concern over the incident, and also their empathy to the families and relatives of the crews and passengers. Their Majesties also encouraged for the Solat Hajat to be done to offer prays for the missing plane.

Meanwhile, the Conference of Rulers also expressed its disappointment over the missing MH370. The statement were made by the Keeper of the Ruler's Seal, Dato' Sri Syed Danial bin Syed Ahmad. The Keeper of the Ruler's Seal also stated that the Conference of Rulers follows the development over the case and shows its gratitudes of all efforts that has been done by various parties in the search and rescue operation of MH370. The conference of Rulers also encourage all Malaysian despite their religious and political backgrounds to stand united to overcome the tragedy.

Semoga mendapat rahmat dan petunjuk daripada Allah S.W.T serta segala usaha menemui hasil terbaik. di samping mendoakan semoga kaum keluarga dan sahabat handai waris terlibat diberikan kekuatan, ketabahan dan ketenangan bagi menghadapinya. 

May all received the blessing and guidance from Allah and all efforts will bear the best results, while praying may the families and relatives of the victims involved will be given strength, endurance and serenity to face it.

In recent event, His Royal Highness Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang and Her Royal Highness Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang has consent to visit the families of the passengers on MH370 at the Hotel Everly, Putrajaya on March 17, 2014. The royal entourage arrival was greeted by Tan Sri Aseh Che Mat, the President of Perbadanan Putrajaya. In the visit, the Sultan informed the passenger's relatives of MH370 that all efforts has been done in the Search and Rescue operation to find the missing plane.

The new Governor of Sarawak

On last March 1, 2014, the State of Sarawak received her new Governor after His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to deliver the instrument of appointment to Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud as the new Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak on February 28, 2014, on the same day he step down from the position of Chief Minister of Sarawak which he held for 33 years. Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud becoming the State's 7th Yang Dipertua Negeri, replacing Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin who term's ended on the same day. 

His Excellency sworn in as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak on 11.00 am located at the State Assembly Building, Kuching in front of the newly sworn in Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Adenan bin Satem. The Chief Minister read the instrument of appointment. Pehin Sri later sworn-in as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak before the High Jugde of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Richard Malanjum after signed the instrument of appointment. 

The Four Undangs of Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan is unique in term of history as it is the only State in Malaysia which practice elected monarchy instead of linear dynasty. The State, known as Negeri Sembilan derived from the word 'Sembilan' which means the number 9. Represents the nine principality inside the State which form a sort of federation system and these 9 small states is ruled by Ruler who resides in Seri Menanti, the Royal Capital. The 4 biggest principalities in Negeri Sembilan elects a leader called Undang, who is also the 'King-maker' of the State. When the Yang Dipertuan Besar (Great Ruler) of Negeri Sembilan died, the 4 Undangs will be call upon to appoint a successor from the Four Princes of Negeri Sembilan.

The Four Undangs is as follows :-

1. The Undang of Luak Sungai Ujong

Sungai Ujong has a very long an ancient history. Previous from 1760, there exist several leaders who govern Sungai Ujong. During the brief period of Johor Empire ruled, the ruler of Sungai Ujong was bestowed a hereditary title of Dato Kelana Petra Sri Jaya. In 1773, Sungai Ujong formed the State of Negeri Sembilan.

In full, the Undang of Luak Sungai Ujong is addressed to as :- 

Yang Teramat Mulia Dato Kelana Petra Sri Jaya of Luak Sungai Ujong.

The position is elected among two noble houses known as Waris Hulu and Waris Hilir. The succession is followed the matrilineal line of the Waris.  

The incumbent for the position is :-

Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Mubarak bin Dohak.

16th Dato Kelana Petra Sri Jaya of Luak Sungai Ujong

2. The Undang of Luak Jelebu

Jelebu is also one of the nine autonomous states which later formed the State of Negeri Sembilan in 1773.

In full, the Undang of Luak Jelebu is addressed to as :-
Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Mendelika Menteri Akhirul Zaman, the Penghulu of Luak Jelebu
The position is elected among four noble houses, known as Waris Jelebu, Waris Ulu Jelebu, Waris Sarin and Waris Kemin.

The incumbent for the position is :-

Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Hj Musa bin Abdul Wahab [Waris Sarin].

15th Dato Mendelika Menteri Akhiruz Zaman, the Penghulu of Luak Jelebu.

3. The Undang of Luak Johol

Johol is one of the component state which formed Negeri Sembilan in 1773. Originally known as Pasir Besar, renamed as Johol in 1723.

In full, the Undang of Luak Johol is addressed to as:-
Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan of Luak Jelebu.
The position is elected among the male descendants through the female line of the first ruler, Dato Putri Siti Awan. Customarily, the son of the eldest sister of the previous title-holder to succeed. The Heir Apparent is addressed to as Baginda Tan Mas.

The incumbent for the position is:-

Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Hj Mohd Jan bin Abdul Ghani

14th Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan of Luak Johol

4. The Undang Luak of Rembau

Rembau is one of the component States that makes the Negeri Sembilan in 1773. The Luak Rembau was founded in 1540 by two Minangkabau Chief, named Datuk Laut Dalam and Datuk Lela Balang. They have made a pact that the State shall be ruled by alternation between their descendant in the female line. In modern day, the northern district of Rembau becomes the Luak Tampin ruled by the Tengku Besar of Tampin while the Southern district still retain the name Rembau.

In full, the Undang of Luak Rembau is addressed to as :-
Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Lela Maharaja (if the incumbent of the Waris Jakun)
Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Setia Diraja (if the incumbent of the Waris Jawa)
Even though subject to election, the position of the Undang of Luak Rembau is alternates between the descendant of Datuk Laut Dalam, later bestowed a hereditary title of Datuk Lela Maharaja by the Sultan of Johor and the descendant of Datuk Lela Balang, later bestowed a hereditary title of Datuk Setia Diraja by the Sultan of Johor. Succession through the female line and usually the son of the eldest sister of the previous title holder will succeed.

The incumbent for the position is :-

Yang Teramat Mulia Datuk Hj Muhammad Sharif bin Hj Othman

The Datuk Lela Maharaja, 21st Undang of Luak Rembau