Ruler News Round Up May II ; Chief Ministers of Melaka, Pulau Pinang and Sabah sworn-in before the Governors

In addition of Royal news all around the nation, Radin's Blog also covered a piece of news from the non-monarch States of Melaka, Pulau Pinang and Sabah which also included in the last 13th General Election. The State of Sarawak only contested for Parliament and does not included the State Election as the last State Election has been held in 2011.

From the land beneath the wind, Tan Sri Musa Aman has been reappointed as the Chief Minister of Sabah following the victory of BN in the State Election. Barisan Nasional won 48 seats out of 60 contested seats. Meanwhile PR securing 11 seats while the United Borneo Front manage to get 1 seats. The sworn in ceremony was held at the Istana Negeri and witnessed by the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, His Excellency Tun Juhar Mahiruddin.

Meanwhile, in the Pearl of Orient, Lim Guan Eng has been reappointed as the Chief Minister of Pulau Pinang after PR won 30 seats out of 40 contested seats in the State Election. The sworn in ceremony was held at Istana Seri Mutiara and was witnessed by the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, His Excellency Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.

From the Historical City, the State of Melaka received a new Chief Minister after the previous holder, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam was defeated in the election. The State Assemblymen of Sungai Udang, Datuk Idris Haron was appointed as the new Chief Minister of Melaka before the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Melaka, His Excellency Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakop.

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Royal and Rulers Round-up ; The first week of April

The month of April had just beginning and I can't get myself to update the blog as frequent as before. Thus, rather than update it daily, I will try to update it when I can get myself to online to the internet. The internet coverage in Sarawak rural area is not as good as in the urban area. So, lets us see what is our beloved rulers do in the first week of April. In North Malaya, the Penangites witnessed their Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) sworn-in for another 2-year term. His Excellency Tun Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abas were reappointed as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Pulau Pinang effectively on 1st May 2013 until 1st May 2015. Accompanied the Head of State is his wife (or should I say the First Lady of Pulau Pinang?), The Honourable Toh Puan Hajah Majimor binti Sharif. Also present in the ceremony is the Chief Minister of Pulau Pinang, Lim Guan Eng and wife, Betty Chew.

In the Federal Capital, the long awaited news finally arrived when the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak had meet an audience with His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah to advise the Supreme Ruler for the dissolution of the 12th Parliament of Malaysia. The mandate of the current government will ended on 28th April 2013. The Prime Minister had done his best waiting until his 4th anniversary as the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 3rd April 2013 to advise the Supreme Ruler to dissolve the Parliament. He also advised to the States Government of Malaysia to seek an audience with their respective Head of States to dissolved their respective State Assembly. Up until the date of dissolution of Parliament, the Negeri Sembilan had automatically dissolved when the mandate had ended on 28th March 2013. The State of Sarawak will not joins the General Election as their already have their State Election in 2011.  

In the Southern Malaya, another news brought up when the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris ibni Sultan Ibrahim resigned his position as the President of Johor State Football Association. His action in his official statement received a royal consent from his father, His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. The Crown Prince also stated that in his capacity as the Crown Prince, it is really hard for him to manage the State Football Association which are bind with FAM rules and law. Thus, he will be acted as a Patron to the Association fitted his position as the Crown Prince. Previously, the Crown Prince had been penalized as been suspended as President for 6 months following his statement criticized the FAM.

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Aidil Adha Celebration all over the nation

Muslims nationwide celebrated Aidiladha today on a moderate scale and in appreciation of sacrifice as required by Islamic teachings. Aidiladha is of great significance for Muslims worldwide and is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice made by the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail in obeying Allah. Fine weather in the morning enabled Muslims to perform their prayers comfortably, followed by the sacrificial offerings carried out at mosques, villages and housing estates. The Meteorological Department has, however, forecast isolated rain and thunderstorms in several states later in the day. This year, Aidiladha fell on the holy day of Friday and Muslims congregated again at mosques for the Friday prayers.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah joined millions of Muslims from around the world in performing the Haj this year.

In KELANTAN, Sultan Muhammad V performed prayers with about 5,000 people at the Muhammadi Mosque in Kota Baharu, led by the Grand Imam, Mohamad Hanafizi Abdullah, of the Kelantan Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council.

In TERENGGANU, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin performed prayers with more than a 1,000 people at the Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Mosque in Ladang, Kuala Terengganu. He was accompanied by other members of the royal family and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.

In PERAK, the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir joined about 1,000 people for the prayers at the Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque at the General Operations Force Camp in Ulu Kinta. Raja Dr Nazrin Shah is also scheduled to officially open the Hidayatul Ummah Mosque in Kota Lama Kiri, Kuala Kangsar, and join the congregation there for the Friday prayers.

The state government organised annual sacrificial offering programme 'Korban Perdana' managed to collect RM1.17 million from various state agencies and statutory bodies. The funds were used to buy livestock for sacrifice at state and district level.

In PAHANG, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, and the Tengku Puan of Pahang, Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Sultan Iskandar, joined about 2,000 people who congregated at the Sultan Haji Ahmad 1 State Mosque. Also present were Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob, state executive councillors and government officers. The prayers were led by Pahang Mufti Datuk Abdul Rahman Osman.

In SELANGOR, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah performed prayers with about 20,000 people at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. Also present was Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. The mosque's Grand Imam, Ustaz Ahmad Mustafa Mohd Sidin Al-Muqri, led the prayers. The congregation also included foreign Muslim students from the Al-Madinah International University and foreign workers.



In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, joined about 500 people for prayers at the Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque in Seri Menanti. He was accompanied by the Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Binti Tengku Besar Mahmud and several other members of the royal family. Their Majesties then attended a 'tahlil' ceremony at the Seri Menanti Royal Mausoleum. Tuanku Muhriz also attended the sacrificial offering ceremony at the mosque.

In MELAKA, Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob joined a congregation of about 7,000 for prayers at the Al-Azim Mosque in Melaka city. Also present was Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. The state-sponsored sacrificial offering of 19 cows would be held at the mosque tomorrow.

In PULAU PINANG, the Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Haji Abdullah Fahim in Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang. Also present was the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

In SABAH, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin joined about 5,000 people for prayers at the State Mosque in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu. Also present were community leaders and heads of state and federal government departments.

In SARAWAK, Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and wife, Toh Puah Rokiah Abdullah performed the Aidiladha prayers at the Masjid Jamek Kuching. Also present were Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, and other Sarawak cabinet ministers.

Pulau Pinang Investiture Day

In conjunction of the 74th Birthday Celebration of His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, the State witnessed an investiture ceremony held at Dewan Sri Pinang, George Town yesterday. 1,136 recipients were invested with the State Honorary Medal and Award. The first in the list is the Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tun Arifin Zakaria who is the sole recipient of the Order of Darjah Utama Pangkuan Negeri (DUPN) which carries the title 'Datuk Seri Utama'.

Three individuals were conferred the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) which carries the title 'Datuk Seri'. They are Tan Sri Lee Kim Tiong @ Lee Kim who is the founder of Country Heights Group of Companies, Datuk Seri Kelvin Kwong Sen who is the Chairman of Mini-Circuits Technology Malaysia and Chairman of Magni-tech Industries Bhd, Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping.

Eight other recipients been conferred the Order of Anugerah Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (DGPN) which also carries the title 'Datuk Seri'. They are the Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Pertahanan Malaysia, Left. Gen. Datuk Wira Allatif Mohamed Noor, Chairman of Kumpulan Barkath Sdn Bhd, Datuk Barkath Abu Backer, Executive Chairman of Kah Motor Company Sdn Bhd, Datuk Loh Cheng Yean, Islamic Law expert, Datuk Md Yusup Che Teh and Founder of Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi, Cheng Yen. Also received the order were Penang High Court Judge, Datuk Zakaria Sam, Commander of Army, Gen Datuk Zulkifli Zainal Abidin and former Chairman of Penang Port Commission, Datuk Zainol Abidin Salleh.

Five individuals received the Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri (DMPN) which carries the title 'Datuk'. They are Keeper of the Royal Seal, Datuk Syed Daniel Syed Ahmad, Chief Operations Officer of Tabung Haji, Datuk Kamarudin Mat Ali, Vice-Chairman of Penang Goodwill Consultative Council, Datuk Azmi Merican, Managing Director of Manikkam Enterprise, Datuk Suppiah Manikkam and Chairman of South Georgetown Scouts Association, Datuk Dr Yee Thiam Sun.

Also included in the list received the order of Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) (57 people), Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) (67 people), Bintang Cemerlang Negeri (BCN) (33 people), Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji (PKT) (178 people), Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK) (341 people), Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM) (332 people) and Pingat Bakti Setia (PBS) (114 people).

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The last day of DSA Exhibition

His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir attended the last day of Defense Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition at Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) yesterday. His Royal Highness were accompanied by his son, His Royal Highness the Tunku Besar of Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin. Their arrival at 11.00 am were received by Chief of Royal Signal Regiment (RSD) Major General Datuk Zulkiflee Mazlan, senior ATM officials and foreign delegates. His Royal Highness graced several booths belong to foreign companies including Turkey, Brazil, United Kingdom, Russia and European countries.

Also attended the DSA Exhibition were His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.

A Royal Banquet

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to attend the Royal Banquet held at the National Palace in conjunction of the Installation Ceremony. Accompanied the King were his consort, Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah. Their Majesties arrived at the banquet hall of the National Palace at 9.00 pm and were followed by the rest of the Malay Rulers. The banquet was also attended by Datuk Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, who represented his father, the Sultan of Brunei.

Other guests included Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Cabinet ministers, foreign ambassadors and senior government officials. Their Majesties and guests were also entertained by cultural dances and songs by popular local artistes.

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The Installation of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon all of you

Welcome to my blog

It is the day of the Installation, and I enjoy one day of public holiday today. Here is some latest update from the ceremony.

9.28 am

The Installation proceeds since 8.00 am this morning. All the State Rulers and Head of States personally attends the Installation and none of them sending a representatives, with exceptions of the previous Supreme Ruler, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. All titled royals from each respective State can be seen taking their place in the Throne Chamber. It is still raining in Kuala Lumpur, and probably the Installation will be started a little late from original scheduled. The Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers also can be seen in the ceremony. Still waiting for the arrival of Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and Tuanku Hajah Haminah for the inspection of the Guard-of-Honour ceremony.

9.59 am

The arrival of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to the National Palace in Jalan Duta. The arrival of Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah were greeted by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib bin Tun Abd Razak.

10.02 am

The National Anthem Negaraku were played. And, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong enter the Seri Maharaja Chamber and greets all the State Rulers and Head of States.

10.11 am

The Deputy Prime Minister and wife followed by the Prime Minister and wife entered the Throne Chamber of the National Palace.

10.12 am

The State Rulers and Head of States enters the Throne Chamber of National Palace. Headed by the representatives of the Sultan of Terengganu. Followed by the Head of State of Sabah and wife.

10.18 am

The Head of State of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil and wife, Toh Puan Zurina entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Head of State of Pulau Pinang and wife.

10.21 am

The Head of State of Sarawak and wife entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Councillor-General of Regency of Kedah, Tunku Annuar and his consort, Datuk Hajah Nor Suzanna.

10.23 am

The Pangeran Muda (Crown Prince) of Brunei Darussalam and Pangeran Isteri entered the Throne Chamber, represented the State of Brunei Darussalam. Followed by the Al-Sultan of Kelantan.

10.27 am

The Sultan of Johor and his consort, the Raja Zarith Sofia entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani

10.29 am

The Sultan of Selangor entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Raja of Perlis and consort, Tuanku Fauziah

10.31 am

The Sultan of Perak and consort, the Raja Permaisuri of Perak entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Sultan and Sultanah of Pahang.

10.44 am

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and Raja Permaisuri Agong entered the Throne Chamer of the National Palace, accompanied by the Grand Chamberlain and Royal Regalia. The Nobat were played during the procession.

10.48 am

The Grand Chamberlain asking the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to proceed with the Installation Ceremony.

10.50 am

The Installation Ceremony takes place. The Grand Chamberlain bringing the royal regalia for the Installation consist of Al-Quran, Keris, Instrument of Proclamation and Oath of the Supreme Ruler

10.55 am

The Grand Chamberlain giving the Al-Quran to the Supreme Ruler. Tuanku Abdul Halim kissed the Al-Quran and put it onto the rehal.

10.59 am

The Grand Chamberlain invited the Prime Minister to read the Instrument of Proclamation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The Prime Minister read the Proclamation and announced the proclamation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

11.02 am

The Grand Chamberlain presented the Keris Kerajaan, Keris of the Kingdom to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah unsheathe the Keris and kissed it, as the very symbol of power and authority of the Supreme Ruler. The Keris was put beside the Al-Quran.

11.07 am

Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah read the Oath of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The nobat were played after the reading. The Daulat Tuanku were shouted three times and Salute guns were fired along with the playing of the National Anthem, Negaraku.

11.15 am

The Grand Chamberlain invited the Prime Minister to congratulate the Supreme Ruler to the Installation. The Prime Minister then read the Oath of Loyalty represented the Government and the People of Malaysia

11.30 am

The Grand Chamberlain presented the speech text of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

12.05 pm

The Grand Chamberlain announced that the Installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have safely been conducted. The march-out procession of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong from the Throne Chamber. Followed by the State Rulers and Head of States, including the Pangeran Muda Mahkota of Brunei Darussalam and Pangeran Muda Anak Isteri of Brunei.

Alhamdulillah, Praised be to Allah for the safe procession of the Installation ceremony of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah. May Your Majesties may reign in peace and harmony with fair and justice.

DIRGAHAYU TUANKU

Wisma Public Gold Inauguration ceremony

Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong (the Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of Public Gold Building in Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. The Queen also consent to spend time watching the collection of jewelry that the Public Gold has to offer. Also attending the ceremony were His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas and Executive Chairman of Public Gold, Datuk Louis Ng Chun Hau.

The King attends second day meeting

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah consent to attend the second day meeting of Conference of Ruler held at the National Palace. The two-day meeting was chaired by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. His Majesty was accompanied by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

All the rulers were present except for the Kedah Sultan who was represented by Council of Regency chairman Datuk Seri Utama Tunku Annuar Sultan Badlishah and Pahang by Tengku Mahkota Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah. The rulers were accompanied by their respective Menteris Besar while the Governors of Penang, Sabah, Sarawak and Melaka by their Chief Ministers.

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228th Conference of Ruler's Meeting

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah chaired the 228th Conference of Ruler's Meeting at the Istana Negara (National Palace). The first day of the meeting was attended by all State Rulers and Governors accept for Kedah, who represented by the Chairman of Kedah Regency Council, His Royal Highness Tunku Annuar ibni Sultan Badlishah and Pahang, who represented by His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah.

All State Rulers and Governors were accompanied by their respective Menteri Besars and Chief Ministers accept for Sarawak who represented by the Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. In this meeting, the Conference were discussing the matter of religion, defense, security, appointment, economy and also the industrial growth.

At night, His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah hosted a State Banquet and greeted all Rulers and Governors who attended the meeting.

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Maulidur Rasul 1433H ; Pulau Pinang State Level Celebration

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas attended the Maulidur Rasul 1433H Pulau Pinang State Level Celebration held at Sri Pinang Hall in Georgetown. In the morning, the Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Pulau Pinang, Datuk Mansor Othman released the Maulidur Rasul Parade at Padang Kota Lama, joined by a congregation of 2,000 people from 44 contingents.

In the ceremony at Sri Pinang Hall, this year Pulau Pinang Maulidur Rasul Award goes to Abdul Wahab Awang Kechik, a takmir teacher at the State Mosque. This is due to his contribution in religion and education. He previously further his study in Madinah Islamic University and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). As the recipient of the award, Abdul Wahab received a cash prize of RM5,000 and a certificate from the Yang Dipertua Negeri.

Habib Heritage Gallery inauguration ceremony

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Pulau Pinang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas consent to attend and officiate the inauguration ceremony of Habib Heritage Gallery in the state capital, George Town. Also accompanied the Yang Dipertua Negeri was his wife, Toh Puan Majimor Shariff. In the ceremony, the Yang Dipertua Negeri was given a brief explanation by the Managing Director of HABIB, Datuk Meer Habib on various types of Habib's jewelry products. Also present was the founder of HABIB, Habib Mohamed.

Tuanku Abdul Halim inauguration ceremony

His Majesty Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah today took the oath of office as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at a ceremony steeped in royal traditions at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. This is the second time that Tuanku Abdul Halim has been chosen as King, the first time from Jan 21, 1970 to Sept 20, 1975, having been appointed to the post at age 43, making him among the youngest Malay rulers to hold the post.

Tuanku Abdul Halim, 84, who was before this the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong since Dec 13, 2006, replaces the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, who ended his term as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday. Tuanku Halim was chosen by the Malay rulers the second time for the post at the 226th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers held at Istana Negara on Oct 14, 2011 for a five-year period, effective on December 13. The rotation system for the post of Yang di-Pertuan Agong among the nine Malay hereditary rulers began since the country's independence on Aug 31, 1957.

The ceremony was the first held at the new, magestic and sprawling Istana Negara which bears Islamic and Malay architectural elements and located on a 96.52ha site in Jalan Duta, here. The ceremony began at 11.15am, with the 227th (Special) Meeting of the Conference of Rulers convened in conjunction with the taking of oath and signing of the instrument of office at the Balairong Seri (Throne Room). The meeting was chaired by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Datuk Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, presented the instrument of office to Tuanku Abdul Halim, who was in a Kedah royal attire called Sikap consisting of a short jacket with a high collar, tenggolok (headdress), long pants, sampin, bengkung (cummerband) and complete with a keris (Malay dagger).

Tuanku Abdul Halim then made the pledge and signed the instrument of office before the other rulers. The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, and Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah, were the witnesses to the signing of the document. The ceremony proceeded with the taking of oath and signing of the instrument of office as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong by the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, 42, followed by the reciting of the "doa" by the chief imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal then asked for the meeting of the Conference of Rulers be adjourned to another date to be determined later.

The ceremony continued with the signing of the proclamation of appointment letter by Tuanku Abdul Halim as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak then reading out the proclamation. This was followed by the signing of the proclamation of appointment letter by Sultan Muhammad V as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the proclamation also read out by Najib. The ceremony was attended by all the Malay rulers of the respective states except Terengganu, which was represented by Tengku Sri Temenggong Raja, Tengku Baharuddin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah.

Also present were the four Yang Dipertua Negeri, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, cabinet ministers and heads of department. The ceremony which was broadcast live over RTM1, ended with the reciting of the "doa" by Federal Territory Mufti Datuk Wan Zahidi Wan Teh. Tuanku Abdul Halim then met with the cabinet ministers and heads of department led by Najib in the Seri Mahkota Room of the palace.


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