Maulidur Rasul

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon to all of you.

Welcome to my blog.

Today, 12 Rabiulawal is a Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam was born at Makkah al-Mukarramah. Prophet Muhammad was sent by Allah not just to the Arab's tribe, but to the whole world. On 12 Rabiul Awal also, is the day when Prophet Muhammad died.

On this day, as a Muslims and follower of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), it is our duty to learn and practices the teachings of Islam according to the way of Prophet Muhammad. There are no other lifestyle that can bring success in the world and thereafter accept the lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It is a shame, as the technology advanced, the lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad has seen as a source of trouble and outdated. It is very weird indeed, the same lifestyle that previously has shined the world has been seen as outdated.

In this modern world, why a good and pious lifestyle is seen as the source of trouble while the bad one is seen as good? Very weird indeed...

That's all for now.

Salam.

Executives

The second Institution of Malaysia after Monarchy is the Executive Branch. It is the institution which headed the Government of Malaysia. The Executives members must be a Member of Parliament of Malaysia, either an elected Member of Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives), or appointed member of Dewan Negara (Senate).


Prime Minister

The incumbent Prime Minister of Malaysia is Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak. He is the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia is indirectly elected Head of Government of Malaysia. To become the Prime Minister of Malaysia :-

1. Officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, who in His Majesty’s judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of Dewan Rakyat.
2. A member of Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

After the appointment, the Prime Minister shall appoint his Cabinet Ministers to holds certain portfolio under his administration.


Deputy Prime Minister

The incumbent Deputy Prime Minister is Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Deputy Prime Minister is the second highest political post in Malaysia. Nevertheless, the position does not been mention in the Constitution of Malaysia. Thus, the Prime Minister can actually choose not to appoint anyone to become his Deputy. And it is also possible to have more than one Deputy Prime Minister at one time.


Cabinet Ministers

One of the responsibilities of a Prime Minister is to form his Cabinet. The cabinet is a council of Ministers that are accountable collectively to the Parliament led by the Prime Minister. Each Minister is responsible for certain Ministry portfolio. Formally, Ministers are :-

1. Appoint by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on the advice of the Prime Minister.
2. Members of Cabinet must be either a member of Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara.
3. All member of Cabinet including Ministers and Deputy Ministers must not be a member of State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri, DUN).

Each Minister shall be assigned with certain portfolio and lead a Ministry. Usually there will be one Minister for one Ministry. Nevertheless, to reduce cost, there will be circumstances where several portfolio/ministries shall be in charge under one Minister. Under political reasons, there can be also two Ministers in charge under one Ministry.


Deputy Ministers

Deputy Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister. The same as Ministers, Deputy Minister must also a member of either Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara. Nevertheless, not all Ministries have a Deputy Minister.


Parliamentary Secretary

In the Westminster Style Parliament, Parliamentary Secretary exists to help a Senior Minister with their official duties. Originally a training ground for future ministers. During the administration of Tun Abdullah as the Prime Minister, there was several Parliamentary Secretaries appointed in several Ministries. The position must also be filled by the member of the Parliament.

Concerns from the Queen

(picture from Utusan)

HRH Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia during her visits and delivered the contributions

HRH Sultanah of Johor, Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia show her concerns over the well-being of flood victims in the state of Johor. During her visits to the flood relief center at SMK Seri Medan, the Sultanah participate alongside with the locals hear a tazkirah given by State’s Religious Advisor, Datuk Nooh Gadut. The tazkirah program was set to relief the tensed and sadness of the resident affected by the flood and to restore their spirits which have badly affected especially had to lives in a crowded relief center and also had to faces the loss of property due to the natural disaster.

After the program, the Sultanah has delivered the personal contribution of daily necessities to the victims and spending the time with the locals, including make a visits to the area in Seri Medan which still affected by flood. Also presence are MP of Parit Sulong, Datuk Noraini Ahmad; MP of Sri Gading, Datuk Mohamed Aziz and Chairman of Women, Family and Social Committee of Johor, Dr Robia Kosai.

Tengku Ampuan (Permaisuri) of Selangor

Officially the consorts of the Ruler of Perak are styled according to her bloodline. A royal-born consort is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tengku Ampuan

While a commoner born consort is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tengku Permaisuri

Her Royal Highness the Queen of Selangor

Below is the list of the Queen of Selangor since 1857.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN ATFAH
(1857 - 1873)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Atfah binti almarhum Sultan Muhammad Shah was the first wife of Sultan Abdul Samad. She was married with Sultan Abdul Samad at the Istana, Kuala Selangor in 1844. She was the Tengku Ampuan of Selangor from 1857 until 1873. The couple divorced in 1873.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN MAHARUM
(1898 - 1908)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Maharum binti Tengku Ziauddin was the first wife of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah. She was married with Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah at Jugra, Kuala Langkat in 1891. She was installed as Tengku Ampuan of Selangor at Istana Bandar, Jugra, Kuala Langkat on 17th February 1898. She was crowned as Tengku Ampuan Paduka Seri Negara at Istana Mahkota Puri, Klang on 4th November 1903. She died at Istana Mahkota Puri, Klang in 1908.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN ZUBAIDA
(1910 - 1918)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Zubaida binti almarhum Sultan Abdul Jalil Nasiruddin Karamatullah Shah was the sixth wife of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah. She was married with Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah at Kuala Kangsar, Perak in 1910. She was crowned as Tengku Ampuan of Selangor at Klang in 1910. She died on 17th October 1918.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN FATIMAH
(1921 - 1938)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Fatimah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Murshid Al-Azzam Rahmatullah Shah was the ninth wife of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah. She was born in 1899. She was married with Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah at Kuala Kangsar, Perak on September 1921. She was crowned as Tengku Ampuan Paduka Seri Negara on 11th January 1922. She died on 8th April 1983.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN JEMAAH
(1938 - 1942)(first time)

- See below (second time)


HRH PERMAISURI SHARIFAH MASTURA
(1942 - 1945)

HRH Permaisuri Sharifah Mastura binti Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin was the first wife of Sultan Musa Ghiathuddin Riayat Shah. She was born in 1897. She was married with Sultan Musa Ghiatuddin Riayat Shah in 1912. She was crowned as Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor at Istana Mahkota, Klang on 4th November 1943. She holds the title for a short time until been deprived from the title on 14th September 1945. She died at Istana Bank, Klang on 31st July 1959.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN JEMAAH
(1945 -1960)(second time)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Jemaah binti Raja Ahmad was the first wife of Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah. She was born at Bandar Temasha, Kuala Langat in 1900. She was married with Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah in 1920. She was crowned as Tengku Ampuan of Selangor at Istana Mahkota, Klang on 26th January 1939.

She was the second Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaya and holds the title for a short period in 1960. She died on 8th April 1973.


HRH TENGKU AMPUAN RAHIMAH
(1960 - 1993)

HRH Tengku Ampuan Rahimah binti almarhum Sultan Abd Jalil Rahmat Shah (Sultan of Langkat) was the third wife of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. She was born on 4th August 1927. She was married with Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shahat Istana Selangor, Kuala lumpur on 11th March 1956. She was appointed as Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Selangor on 13th May 1958. She was crowned as Tengku Ampuan of Selangor at Istana Alam Shah, Klang on 28th June 1961. She died on 27th June 1993.


HRH PERMAISURI SITI AISHAH
(1998 - 2001)

HRH Permaisuri Siti Aishah binti Datuk Sri Abdul Rahman was the fifth wife of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. She was born at Kuala Lumpur on 18th November 1971. She was married with Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah on 3rd May 1990 and was granted the title as Cik Puan Besar of Selangor. She was promoted as Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor on 24th October 1998.

She was installed as Raja Permaisuri Agong (The Supreme Queen) of Malaysia alongside with her husband at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on 26th April 1999. Following her husband death in 2001, she was styled as Yang Amat Mulia Permaisuri Siti Aishah.


(2001 - present)

The position is currently vacant as the Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is divorced, unmarried and without a consort.

The Sultan of Selangor

The State of Selangor is currently the most developed and richest state in Malaysia. Its location borders the Malaysian Capital, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya make the state has a special relationship with the Federal Government and leads to its rapid development and prosperity. The Sultanate was founded by Raja Lumu in 1766. Officially, the ruler of Selangor is styled as :-

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan

His Royal Highness Sultan and Ruler of the State of Selangor Darul Ehsan and all its dependencies

Here is the list of the Sultan of Selangor since 1857.


SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD SHAH
(1857 - 1898)

HRH Sultan Abdul Samad was the fourth Sultan of Selangor. He was born in 1804. He was the eldest son of HH Tengku Abdullah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim by his second wife, Che Lipah. He was invested the title as Tengku Panglima Raja in 1844. He succeeded the throne on the death of his paternal uncle and father in-law on 6th January 1857. He reigned under the regency of his uncle and was installed with full reigning power in 1859.

During his reign, Selangor entered into a Treaty of Federation to form the Federated Malay States on July 1895. He ruled Selangor for 41 years. He died at Istana Bandar Temasha, Jugra, Kuala Langat on 6th February 1898.


SULTAN ALAUDDIN SULAIMAN SHAH
(1898 - 1938)

HRH Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah was the fifth Sultan of Selangor. He was born at Kuala Selangor on 11th September 1863. He was the eldest son of HH Raja Musa ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Samad , Yang di-Pertuan Muda by his first wife, HH Raja Buntal Raimah binti Raja Barkat. He was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title Raja Muda (Crown Prince) on 10th December 1887. He succeeded the throne on the death of his grandfather on 6th February 1898. He was installed at the Istana Bandar, Jugra, Kuala Langat on 17th February 1898. He removed the capital of Selangor to Klang in 1903. He was crowned as the Sultan of Selangor at Istana Mahkota Puri, Klang on 22nd October 1903. He ruled Selangor for 40 years. He died at Istana Mahkota Negara, Klang on 31st March 1938.


SULTAN HISHAMUDDIN ALAM SHAH
(1938 - 1942)(First Time)

-see below (second time)


SULTAN MUSA GHIATUDDIN RIAYAT SHAH
(1942 - 1945)

HRH Sultan Musa Ghiatuddin Riayat Shah was the seventh Sultan of Selangor. He was born at Istana Bandar Temasya, Jugra, Kuala Langat on 9th December 1893. He was the eldest son of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah by his first wife, HH Tunku Maharum binti Tunku Ziauddin. He was granted the title as Tunku Putra Mahkota on 4th November 1903. He was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title Raja Muda (Crown Prince) in 1919. He was disinherited from his position as Raja Muda on 31st October 1934. He was granted a personal title of Tengku Kelana Jaya Petra on 20th July 1936.

He was appointed as a Sultan of Selangor by the Japanese Occupying forces after they had deposed the legitimate ruler who is also his younger brother on 15th January 1942. A Japanese sword was then placed in his hands and he was ordered to decapitate him, but he refused to do so. He was crowned at Istana Mahkota, Klang on 4th November 1943. He ruled Selangor for only 3 years. He was deposed on the return of the British Military Administration on 14th September 1945. He was removed from the state and exiled to the Cocos-Keeling Islands but permitted to return and settle in Singapore on May 1946. He died at Kuala Lumpur on 8th November 1955


SULTAN HISHAMUDDIN ALAM SHAH
(1945 - 1960)(Second Time)

HRH Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah was the sixth Sultan of Selangor. He was born at Bandar, Selangor on 13th May 1898. He was the third son of Sultan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah by his second wife, Cik Hasnah binti Pilong. He was granted the title of Tengku Panglima Diraja in 1920. In 1931, he was promoted as Tengku Laksamana. On 31st October 1934, he was appointed as Heir Apparent with the title of Raja Muda and formally installed as such on 20th July 1936. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 31st March 1938. He was installed as the Sultan of Selangor on 4th April 1938. He was crowned at Istana Mahkota, Klang on 26th January 1939. He was summoned to the King’s House, Kuala Lumpur and deposed by the Japanese Military Commander on 15th January 1942.

He was restored on the return of British Military Administration on 14th September 1945. He was elected as the first Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya on 3rd August 1957. He became the second Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaya on the death of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler), Tuanku Abdul Rahman on 1st April 1960. He was installed as Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on 30th July 1960. He ruled Selangor for 4 years (first time) and 15 years (second time).


SULTAN SALEHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH
(1960 - 2001)

HRH Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was the eighth Sultan of Selangor. He was born at Istana Bandar Temasha, Kampung Bandar, Jugra, Kuala Langat on 8th March 1926. He was the eldest son of Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah by his first wife, HRH Raja Jemaah binti Raja Ahmad. He was granted the title of Tengku Laksamana on 1st August 1946. He was appointed as the Heir Apparent with the title Raja Muda (Crown Prince) on 13th May 1950. He was installed as the Regent of Selangor on 16th May 1960. He succeeded the throne on the death of his father on 2nd September 1960 and officially installed as the Sultan of Selangor on 3rd September 1960. He was crowned at Istana Alam Shah, Klang on 28th June 1961.

He was elected as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 4th February 1994. He was elected as HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia and was installed at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on 26th April 1999. He ruled Selangor for 41 years. He died at Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur on 21st November 2001.


SULTAN SHARAFUDDIN IDRIS SHAH
(2001 - present)

HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is the ninth Sultan of Selangor. He was born at Istana Jemaah, Klang on 24th December 1945. He was the eldest son of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah by his first wife, HH Raja Nur Saidatul Ihsan binti Raja Badar Shah. He was appointed as the Heir Apparent with the title of Raja Muda (Crown Prince) on 3rd September 1960, and formally installed at Istana Alam Shah, Klang on 14th March 1970. He was appointed as the Regent of Selangor in absence of his father in Kuala Lumpur on 26th April 1999. He succeeded the throne upon the death of his father on 21st November 2001. He was installed as the Sultan of Selangor on 22nd November 2001 and officially crowned at Istana Alam Shah, Klang on 8th March 2003.

Sukhoi Flight

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HM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin during his visits at RMAF Base at Pulau Pinang.

HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin participated in the flight of Sukhoi SU-30MKM in conjuction with His Majesty visits to the RMAF base. It is a historical visit as Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is the first Head of State to fly in the Sukhoi Fighter which was specially brought from Gong Kedak Airbase, Terengganu. The fighter which carries the Yang di-Pertuan Agong depart around 10.40 am and it takes about 45 minutes for the plane to roamed the air space of Langkawi Island, Kedah and Penang at supersonic speeds.

The fighter is being driven by the Commanding Officer of 11 Squadron Colonel Mohd. Asghar Khan Gauriman Khan and accompany by another RMAF Fighter Class FA/18D Hornet. Air Force Commander, General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said, His Majesty was excited with the experience of flying the Jet Fighter and joining the RMAF Supersonic Club.

The arrival of Yang di-Pertuan Agong to the Air Base was greeted by the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Governor) of Pulau Pinang, Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas; Minister of Defense, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; Commander of Army, General Tan Sri Azizan Ariffin and Airforce Commander, General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud.

Briefings from MB

The State Secretary of Selangor, Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi was called by the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Nordin. It is the first officials meeting between Khusrin and Khalid after a month crisis due to the SUK appointment. The meeting takes place around 5pm at the Menteri Besar’s office at Bangunan SUK. According to the News Secretariat of the Menteri Besar, Khusrin receives a briefing regarding the job and responsibilities as the State Secretary.

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Khusrin and Khalid during a briefing in the MB office

Among others, the Menteri Besar directed Khusrin to focus more on State’s Government-owned properties especially the problematic and abandon one. Khusrin also asked to provide reports from time to time for the state government about the latest information on Selangor’s Government-owned properties. He is also asked to proceed with the state government continuing efforts to deal with sand smuggling problems which can intrude with the state revenues.

The crisis of the SUK’s appointment has started since 27th December 2010, has finally starts to subside with the officials meeting between the MB and SUK. Nevertheless, it is still unknown when the new SUK shall take the Oath of Secrecy before the Menteri Besar.

Sultanah of Johor greeted the new bride

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HRH Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia (red scarf) attending the nikah ceremony during her visit to the flood affected area around Pagoh

HRH Sultanah of Johor, Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia given her consent to attend the akad nikah of Hishamuddin Darwis and Norliana Sukiman which is held at Masjid Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) Pagoh. The Sultanah gave his consent during her visits to the Flood Relief Center. The area of Pagoh, is among the area which suffers from flooding resulted the wedding of Hishamuddin and Norliana cannot be held at Kampung Sri Tanjung, Panchor. The wedding need to be postponed and the families are in sadness. Nevertheless, their sadness was eased with the arrival of the Sultanah at their nikah ceremony.

During her visit, Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia has delivering aid, including food, drinks and daily necessities to flood victims. The Sultanah also asked the flood victims to be patience as the flood in this year are considered to be much worse than in 2006.

Governor of Sarawak present at Chinese New Year Celebration

HE Yang Dipertua Negeri (Gavernor) of Sarawak, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin and wife, Toh Puan Norkiah Abdullah presence at the Chinese New Year Celebration held at the open house of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sarawak (SUPP). The Chinese New Year Celebration was celebrated with cheerful and lively despite the drizzly rain fall since two days ago. All invited guests are greeted with the Lion Dance performances. Almost 1000 peoples attend the open house. Also presence at the celebration is the newlywed Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Puan Sri Ragad Waleed Alkurdi.

The arrival of the Governor and the Chief Minister is greeted by the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam. Others VIP guest includes Deputy of Chief Minister, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang; Minister of Energy, Water and Green Technology, Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui and Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Fadhillah Yusof.

Others include Minister at Sarawak’s Chief Minister Office, Datin Fatimah Abdullah; Minister of Social Development and Urbanization, Datuk Seri William Mawan Ikom; Minister of Housing, Datuk Seri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Speaker of Sarawak’s State Assembly, Datuk Seri Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar.

Pujangga Alam January 2011

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon all of you.
Welcome to my blog.

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.