Replace the causeway

HRH the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj addressed his hope to the Federal Government to review the plan of building a new bridge to replace the current causeway. Previously, the plan of building the bridge was stopped by the Federal Government even though 5% of the project was already constructed. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said, the government will review the plan again.

The idea of replacing the causeway with a new bridge was started by the Prime Minister at that time, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It is to solve the traffic congestion problem in the area. The new bridge plan value is about RM600 million. Johorean Menteri Besar, Datuk Abd Ghani Othman said, the construction of the new bridge is to meet the demand of today society. And on top of that, the building of the bridge will open the waterway in the straits and ships can sailed through the Tebrau Straits to reach the South China Sea.

Jambatan Indah

Jambatan Indah is the name of the new bridge that will be built to replace the causeway. At first, the project was supposedly a straight bridge from Johor Bahru to Woodlands, Singapore. Nevertheless, the Singaporean Government reluctant to replace the bridge and thus, led the idea to crooked bridge to be built instead of straight one. Nevertheless, when the bridge is under construction, the Malaysian Government under Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi stopped the project.

Foundation of Malacca Sultanate

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I have a published a post about the foundation of Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma. So, I will proceed with the history we all learned in today school syllabus, foundation of the Sultanate of Malacca. It is just a comparable between two sides of the story. When I do my research, I can say that, there still more to come.


Foundation of Malacca Sultanate

Malacca is founded around 1400 by Paduka Seri Maharaja Parameswara. According to Sejarah Melayu, he was a member of the royal family of Srivijaya and the last King of Singapura. Singapura is founded by Sang Nila Utama in 1324. He is a great grandfather to Paduka Seri Maharaja Parameswara. Sang Nila Utama is a Srivijayan Prince, who removed himself from Bentan to Temasik, where he founded Singapura. He was officially styled as Seri Maharaja Sang Utama Parameswara Batara Sri tri Buana. (Means : Lord Central King Batara of Sri Tri Buana or Three World Realm), lord over Palembang, Bintan and Singapura. Later, the throne is succeeded by his son, Paduka Seri Pekerwa Wira Diraja (1372 - 1386), his grandson, Paduka Seri Rana Wira Kerma (1386 - 1399), and his great grandson, Paduka Seri Maharaja Parameswara (1399 - 1413).

In 1390s, Majapahit sent thousands of ships to attack the remaining Malay Realm of Srivijaya including Singapura. In collusion with Bendahara Sang Rajuna Tapa, Majapahit managed to conquer Singapura in 1401 and expelled Parameswara. Parameswara fled to Muar, Ujong Tanah and Biawak Busuk before founding Malacca in 1402. In 1409, Parameswara assumed the title Sultan Iskandar Shah due to his marriage to a princess from Pasai. His marriage to a muslim princess encourage his subjects to embrace Islam.

During the foundation, legend has it that the King saw a mouse deer outwit a dog when he was resting under the Malacca tree. He took what he saw as a good omen and decided to establish a capital for his kingdom there.

Foundation of the empire.

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Previously, we have learned the introduction of Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma. For today topic, we will learn on the foundation of the Empire. Well, the empire did not built in a single night after all. Maybe most of the viewer does not like to learned history, so, I will try to be simple as possible.

Foundation of Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma

Emperor Sai Tee Sung

The Siamese Kedah Pasai Ma is opened by Raja Merong Mahawangsa, grandchildren to Emperor Sai Tee Sung of the Tang Dynasty. They are descendents of Muslim who received Islam by Ibn Waqas who comes to China to propagate Islam (around 650M). Emperor Sai Tee Sung is the father to Emperor Shiekh Huang Ti Rom Chin Ser Wong. Sai Tee Sung ordered his son to build a mosque in “Khen Jang”.

P.S : (In Siamese word, Khen-Jang means Naik Jangkah. Khen-Jang probably refers to Qinqiang, Shaanxi Province, China).

The Xian Mosque

Emperor Sheikh Huang Ti Rom Chin Ser Wong later ordered his first prince, Merong Maha Wong Ser to propagate Islam at the Malay Peninsular while his second prince, Song went to Vietnam (Prince Song full name and history is unknown). His father ordered Maha Wong Ser to search a mountain with ruins of Mosque and Palace at the top. Later, Maha Wong Ser received a Kheta (Letter of Appointment) from his father. Before he leaves, his subordinates have already leaves to search for the place mention by the Emperor. They later arrive at a mountain and landing at a place name Yan. They later climb the mountain to investigate.

P.S : Merong Maha Wong Ser means “Naga Laut Pembesar Bangsa Harimau" (literally, the The Sea Dragon, Leader of the Tiger Race)”

Later, the subordinates of Maha Wong Ser wait for their Prince arrival. Prince Maha Wong Ser arrives at the destination around 175 Hijriah with hundreds of naval ships and thousands of soldiers. The subordinates who have climbed the mountain confirmed to Maha Wong Ser that they had found the ruins of a Palace and a mosque. After landing at Yan, Maha Wong Ser asks his subordinates, “Joo-Rai?” (Means “Siapa duduk”, or “Who’s settled here?”). Thus, up until now, the mountain is known as Gunung Jerai. Merong Maha Wong Ser asks to his father-in-law, Syed Jamal al-Jefri of Bani Hashim about the palace on top of the mountain. Syed Jamal later said it is the Ayut’ia Palace. Both the palace and the mosque are belonged to one of the faithful son of Nabi Nuh, Wali al-Mustapha who resides there. The palace is destroyed during the Great Flood.

(Gunung Jerai, the highest peak at the state of Kedah)

Later, Maha Wong Ser established a new Kingdom and settlement to be built at a valley besides Sungai Mas (Today, the place is known as Lembah Bujang near Sungai Petani). They built a new city named as Kuala Muda and a palace. They also built military fortresses (Today, it is mistakenly believes as a Hindu Temples). Maha Wong Ser is styled as Sultan Mudzaffar Syah.

(The Military Fotress of Kuala Muda today mistakenly believes as Hindu's Temple)

Daughter to Syed Jamal, Syarifah Mariam married with Maha Wong Ser and styled as Syarifah Mariam Pinang Tunggal. Their married is blessed with a prince name Syed Jamalul Alam Badrul Munir, styled as Phodiset.

P.S : In Siamese word, Pi-nang Tung-gal means "Jadi Permaisuri Tunggak Negara", or literally means "Mother of the Nation". While Phodiset means Lelaki Terbaik or The best man.

The tomb of Syarifah Mariam is named as Tok Soh located at Pinang Tunggal. Her husband, the tomb of Merong Mahawangsa who is styled as Sultan Mudzaffar Syah is located at Kg Langgar, Merbok.

Kembara Mahkota Johor 2010

(Picture from Utusan)

The Kembara Mahkota Johor 2010 (Literally Johor Royal Tour) officially started from 26th June until 28th June 2010. The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar describe the royal tour as a way to closer the relationship between the Palace and the citizens. The main transportation for the tour is by train. HRH Sultan Ibrahim himself will drive the train.

The four districts tour is the first Kembara Mahkota Johor for the Sultan Ibrahim after he is proclaimed as the Sultan of Johor. And it is also written in the Malaysian Book of Record as the first Sultan to drive a train. Also participate in the tour is HRH Sultanah of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofia, HRH Crown Prince of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Johorean Menteri Besar, Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman. HRH Sultan Ibrahim will drive the train for 391.3km from JB Sentral to Gemas before returned to JB Sentral again.

The Kembara Mahkota Johor is the 12th edition of the royal tour started since 2001 by Sultan Ibrahim who is at that time, The Crown Prince of Johor.

Creative Blogger Award

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Creative blogger award, that’s what it is. This is the first award receive by Radin’s Blog. To all those involved, you have my appreciation. I will do anything in my power to improve this blog in the future. (^_^)

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Malaysian

Officially, the name of our country is Federation of Malaysia (Malay = Persekutuan Malaysia), and commonly refer as Malaysia. The citizen of Malaysia is known as Malaysian. Because Malaysia is a multi-racial country, Malaysian today consists of various races and ethnics. For today, lets we see the Malaysian racial groups.


MALAY

Siti Nurhaliza is a good example of Malaysian Malay

Malay is known as Melayu in Bahasa Malaysia. Malay is one of the ingenious tribes in Malaysia and formed the majority of Malaysian population. Other tribes such as Siam, Jawa, Banjar, Minang and Bugis are known as “Rumpun Melayu” but usually simply refer to as Malay. The Malay Language is dubbed as the Malaysian National Language and known as Bahasa Malaysia. Bahasa Malaysia is taken from Johorean Malay Language ascent.


CHINESE

Michelle Yeoh is an example of Malaysian Chinese

Chinese is known as Cina or Tionghua in Bahasa Malaysia. Chinese is refers to Malaysians who are descended from Chinese tribes who migrate from the mainland China. The history of Chinese migration can be traced back since the age of Sultanate of Malacca. Cantonese and Hokkien are common in Malaysia. The state of Pulau Pinang is the only state in Malaysia where the Chinese form a plurality in the population.


INDIAN

Jaclyn Victor is an example of Malaysian Indian

Indian is simply known as India in Bahasa Malaysia. Indian refers to Malaysians who are descended from Indian tribes who migrate from Southern India. Tamil is common in Malaysia. There are no states in Malaysia where the Indian form the majority but there is some state district that has a huge number of Indian communities.


SARAWAKIAN

Camelia. A famous Sarawakian

Sarawakian refers to Malaysians who are descended from Sarawak. The population of Sarawak is unique because there exist more than 40 ingenious ethnics, each with its own language, culture and lifestyle but none of them form the majority in the state. Iban form the largest community in Sarawak. Other tribes include Melanau, Bidayuh, Dayak, Orang Ulu and others. There also exist Malay and Chinese community in Sarawak.


SABAHAN

Stacy is a good example of Sabahan

Sabahan refers to Malaysians who are descended from Sabah. Just like Sarawak, the Sabah population consist of many tribes and ethnics but none forms a clear majority in the state (28 ethics officially recognizes by the federal government). Kadazan is the largest tribes in Sabah. Other ethnics include Rungus, Bajau, Murut. There are also exist Malay, Chinese and Filipino population in the state. Filipino tribes in Malaysia (born as Malaysian) include Tagalog, Tausug, Suluk and others.

The Cult

(picture from Utusan)

18th June 2010 – HRH Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has gives his consent to proclaim the opening of Masjid Kampung Sungai Merab located at Dengkil, Sepang. Also present at the ceremony is the Menteri Besar of Selangor, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.

In his speech, His royal highness expresses his concern to the public to be aware against the propaganda of certain developing illegal teachings and cult. The public should not take the issue lightly. Thus, His royal highness wants the public to gives cooperation and Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) and the other authorities if there is any development of cult / illegal teachings in the state.


TRIVIA

The State of Selangor is the most developed state and among the richest in the Federation of Malaysia. It also has a special relation with the Federal Government as its location that surround the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The state known for its Arabic Honorific of 'Darul Ehsan'.

While I’m away

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Hye guys, from past Monday to Thursday, I went to my friend house. So, I am not able to update the blog. Only for 4 days I was away, two hot topics appear on the net. Recently, the news of Regent of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra stripping the state conferred title to seven individuals and also an exclusive story from Brunei Darussalam. His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah divorces his second wife, Azrinaz Mazhar.

Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim

Brunei Royal Family

The Sultan of Brunei (middle), Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is the Head of Nation and the Head of Government of Brunei Darussalam

Personally, the Radin’s Blog (RB) Royal Portal specifically designs to covers the story of Malaysian Royal Families. Thus, Brunei Royal Family is not included, for now at least. I have other plan to include the Brunei Royal Family into the list and also some other Royal Family in the region, for example, Sulu Royal Family and other Indonesian Royal Families. But for now, I will focus more on Malaysian 9 royal families. Nevertheless, it is undeniable among the surviving 10 Malay Royal Families in the world, Brunei Royal Family can be considering as champion in everything.

The Brunei Royal Family. (Pretty nice wasn't it??)

Living in the biggest palace in the world, among the richest monarch in the world, ruling the state with absolute power and the citizens of Brunei lived in a taxed-free country. (I’m speechless...)

Another 3 been stripped Datukship titles.

After Chua Jui Meng, another three holder of Johorean Datukship titles been stripped by the Johorean Palace. Secretary of Jumaah Majlis Diraja Johor stated that, any decision about the titles had been discussed before been submitted to the Sultan of Johor. In Johor, the word used is, “the holder is ‘fired’ from the title”. And according to the state constitution, the Sultan of Johor has the absolute power over the conferred title.

The state of Johor was the first Malay state to introduce the state Noble title since 1886. And it is well-known that the state titles are the hardest to get. The requirement needed is high and if the holders no longer meet the requirement, they will be fired from the position.

The other individual been fired from the title are Komander Shaftdean Lutfy Rusland, Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abd Kadir and Hassan Yunos (lawyer).


Komander Shaftdean Lutfy Rusland

Komander Shaftdean Lutfy Rusland is a husband to Tengku Muna Najiah ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. In other word, he is brother in law to incumbent Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abd Kadir

She is the first Malaysian to reached the South Pole. She been conferred the Datuk Seri Paduka Mahkota Johor (SPMJ) and Datuk Paduka Mahkota Johor (DPMJ) by the late Sultan of Johor, Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

The Steel Mosque

11th June 2010 – HM Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia gives his consent to open the Putrajaya Steel Mosque. The Mosque is named after him as Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. The Mosque is located at Precinct 3. Also present at the ceremony were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom.

The construction of the RM200mil mosque started in 2004 and can accommodate almost 20,000 worshippers.


TRIVIA

The Federal Territory of Malaysia consist of three entities, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and the newest, Putrajaya. Federal Territory is the only state in Malaysia that has reached a developed state status and high income states.

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The Capital of Malaysia.

Federal Territory of Labuan. Malaysian second Federal Territory and the only one in Malaysian Borneo.

Federal Territory of Putrajaya. Malaysian third Federal Territory and currently served as the Administrative capital of Malaysia