The Persona ; Sultan Idris Shah II

Finally, the time has arrived for me to post biography of the previous Sultan of Perak, His Royal Highness Sultan Idris Shah II. He has ruled the State from 1963 after the death of Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah until his death in 1984. 

Sultan Idris Shah II was the 33rd Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan. He ruled the State for almost 21 years. During his reign, the State of Perak alongside other States of Malaya formed the new federation called Malaysia alongside the new States of Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah. 

HISTORY

Sultan Idris Shah II was born at Istana Negara, Bukit Chandan, Perak in the Royal City of Kuala Kangsar on 12th August 1924. He was the eldest surviving son of Sultan Iskandar Shah al-Kaddasullah by his third wife, Raja Puteh Umi Kalsom binti Raja Kulop Muhammad Kramat. He was first appointed as Hereditary Prince and was invested with the title of Raja Di Hilir of Perak on 10th May 1934. He was 10 years old at that time. He later were promoted as the Raja Bendahara of Perak on 15th October 1938. He was finally appointed as the Heir Apparent of the State and invested with the title of Raja Muda of Perak (Crown Prince) on 12th July 1948 when he was just 24 years old. 

He ascended the throne of Perak after the death of his cousin, Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 4th January 1963. He was proclaimed as the Sultan of Perak on 6th January 1963 and officially installed at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar on 26th October 1963. 

CONSORT AND FAMILY

Sultan Idris Shah II married a total of 8 times in his lifetime. Several of his marriages ended up in divorced. 

Raja Noor Izzah

Sultan Idris Shah II is first married to his cousin, Raja Noor Izzah binti Raja Ali at Kuala Kangsar on 12th August 1943. She was styled as Raja Puan Besar of Perak (Crown Princess) in 1948 when Sultan Idris Shah was appointed as Raja Muda at the time. The marriage is childless. She was divorced on 17th October 1957. 

Raja Muzwin, the Raja Perempuan of Perak

Sultan Idris Shah II is secondly married to Raja Muzwin binti Raja Arif Shah in 1944 during the end of World War II. She was granted the title as Raja Puan Besar of Perak (Crown Princess) on 24th November 1957 after Raja Noor Izzah was divorced. She eventually become the principle consort of the Sultan and been invested the title as Raja Perempuan of Perak (Queen of Perak) by Sultan Idris Shah II at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar on 26th October 1963. She remain to be his wife until his demise in 1984. The marriage produced 5 children, 2 sons and 3 daughters. Nevertheless, only 4 survived to adulthood.

1. Raja Nazhatul Shima, Raja Puan Mahkota (1952)

2. Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain, Raja Kechil Besar of Perak

3. Raja Zarith Sofia, the Sultanah of Johor (1959)

4. Raja Jamil Ariffin. (1962)

5. Raja Radziatul Zahar (b. 1965 ; died young)

Che Asmah 

The third wife of Sultan Idris Shah was Che Asmah. Not much is known regarding Che Asmah, nevertheless the marriage ended up in divorced. The marriage produced a son.

1. Raja Izzudin Iskandar. (1954)

Che Hanizah

The fourth wife of Sultan Idris Shah II was Che Hanizah Abdullah. Her maiden name before conversion to Islam was Annie Chin. Much is unknown regarding Che Hanizah, and the marriage ended up in divorced prior to 1962. The marriage nevertheless produced three children, 2 sons and a daughter.

1. Raja Shahruzzaman 

2. Raja Halimathon Shahrin (1957)

3. Raja Alang Iskandar (1958)

Che Aminah, Che Puan Negara

The fifth wife of Sultan Idris Shah II was Che Aminah Abdullah. She was married to Sultan Idris Shah II in 1961. Her maiden name was Amy Lim Kam Fong and took the name Aminah upon reversion to Islam. She was invested the title as Yang Teramat Mulia Che Puan Negara (Her Highness Che Puan Negara) on 4th March 1963 and was officially installed at Istana Kinta, Ipoh on 27th February 1964. The marriage is childless and ended up in divorced on 6th April 1974.

Sharifah Salmah

The sixth wife of Sultan Idris Shah II was Sharifah Salmah binti Syed Ahmad Al-Kaf. She was married to Sultan Idris Shah II on 30th March 1964 at Government House, Melaka. She was the former wife of Sultan Salehuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor. She remain to be his wife until his demise in 1984. The marriage produced 3 children, 2 sons and a daughter. 

1. Raja Shahruddin Rashid

2. Raja Juliana Rafeah (1970)

3. Raja Ahmaddin Razman (1971)

Che Satira

The seventh wife of Sultan Idris Shah II was Che Satira Abdullah. She was married to Sultan Idris Shah II on 9th December 1967. Her maiden name was Suteen and took the name Satira upon her reversion to Islam. The marriage is childless. She remain to be his wife until his demise in 1984.

Che Norizan

The eighth wife of Sultan Idris Shah II was Che Norizan binti Haji Hamzah. The marriage produced 2 children, a son and a daughter. She remain to be his wife until his demise in 1984.

1. Raja Saidatul Mardhiah (1981)

2. Raja Shuib (1982)

EARLY CAREER

Sultan Idris Shah II received his first education at Malay School Bukit Chandan on 5th January 1931, but later he was admitted to English School Clifford in Kuala Kangsar. He further his studies at Malay College Kuala Kangsar on December 1938. From 1934 to 1945, he has served in the State's Public Services. He later received his training in administration and was served at State's of Perak Secretary Office. In prior to his elevation as the Crown Prince, he was studied in the University of London, UK.

DEATH

Sultan Idris Shah II died while touring in Lumut, Perak after ruled the State of Perak for 21 years. His remainder was been put to rest at Royal Mausoleum Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar. His posthumous name is Marhum Afifullah.

Royal News Round-up September 2013 I ; The ash of Rajah Muda returned to Sarawak

In the last month, a historic event takes place in the State of Sarawak. The ash's of the late Rajah Muda of Sarawak, Anthony Brooke returned to Sarawak. The late Rajah Muda were put to rest at the Brooke's Graveyard located at the vicinity of Fort Margherita and The Astana, the official residence of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak. The funeral ceremony were held at St. Thomas Church to fulfill the last wish of the Rajah Muda who wants to be put to rest in Sarawak. Anthony Brooke died on 2 March 2011 at his residence in Wanganui, New Zealand.

Anthony Brooke was born as Anthony Walter Dayrell Brooke on 10 December 1912. He was raised in England and received his education at Eito College. He later further his studies at Trinity College, Cambridge and Oriental Studies, University of London. He was elevated as the Rajah Muda of Sarawak on 25 August 1937 due to the death of his father who at the time holding the position of Rajah Muda. Prior to that, he has held several positions in the Kingdom's public services including as a magistrate since 1930s. He also has served as Regent of Sarawak in 1939 - 1940.

Anthony Brooke
His Highness the Rajah Muda of Sarawak

Due to a crisis with his uncle, who is the Rajah of Sarawak, he was stripped from his title as Rajah Muda on 17 January 1940. He was sent to exiled from Sarawak in September 1941. Among the crisis was due to his marriage to a commoner, Kathleen Mary Hudden. During the war, he served as a British Army. Anthony Brooke married two times in his lifetime. First to Kathleen (Divorced 1965) and second to Brigette Keller in 1982. His marriage to Kathleen produced three children, James Bertram Lionel Brooke (1940), Angela Carole Brooke (1942) and Celia Margaret Brooke (1944).

The ruled of the White Rajah were put to end after the last Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Vyner Brooke gave up the Kingdom to the British Empire and Sarawak becomes the Crown Colony of Sarawak on 1st July 1946. A move which were resented by Sarawakian at the time. Anthony Brooke were among those who objected the handover of Sarawak to become the British Crown Colony.

Chin Peng ; The Villain of Malaya for eternity

This year we have celebrated the 50 years anniversary of Malaysia formation and also the 56th Independence celebration for the States of Malaya. The independence of the States of Malaya were achieved on 31st August 1957 through the formation of the Federation of Malaya. In history lesson, we were thought that Malaya achieving her independence in peace and harmony without any to bear any arm. Well, it is true for one part, but mostly it is not entirely true. Why? Because many lives had been lost in order to gain the independence for Malaya. And among the challenges that we have faced including the revolt of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP). And recently, a news broke out that the leader of MCP during the communist insurgency had died. After 56 years, a figure that for once had brought terror to the realm had been considered as hero by several factions of Malaysian.

This is the price that had to be paid by Malaysia's peace and harmony for all this while. We have lost in touch with our bitter history. Has anyone ever learned of the history of MCP? Who's exactly is Chin Peng and what has been done to our nation? Did everything that he has done was even worthy enough for us to be considered him as hero? No. Absolutely not.

Chin Peng or his true name, Ong Boon Hua was a leader of currently defunct Malayan Communist Party. The Communist Party of Malaya was formed in 1930, as an agent of Communist Party in Vietnam. So, what does it aim? "Overthrow British Colonialism, Abolish Malay Feudalism and set up a Malayan People's Republic". These three are the main aim of MCP, and it is true they are the freedom fighter and some point (because British at that time need support to fight the Japanese Invasion), but trying to abolish the Malay Rulers and set up a Communist State under the name of Malayan People's Republic is something that can't be considered as hero. And somehow, this idealism still inherited through their followers up until this very day.

MCP has been acknowledge as one of Malayan political parties after the war. Nevertheless, the political atmosphere at the time diminished its relevance in Malaya. Because in 1948, the Federation of Malaya was formed with restore the Malay rights and priviledges, scrapping the idea of Malayan Union which offered equal citizenship to both Malays and non-Malays. This is the very reason why the MCP started to revolt. Today, the chinese dominated party of MCA and DAP strongly lobbying for Chin Peng to return or today, to be laid in peace in Malaysia. It is very ironic because the very person also the one responsible for the death of many Chinese during the insurgency. The same tone does not even heard from this faction when the late Rashid Maidin died in 2006.

And because of this, the British government's even made a request to the Malay Rulers to gives settlement to the Chinese in formed of 'Kampung Baru' (new village). Since then, even when the loyalty of Chinese to the government were questioned when they are reluctant to join the national service, the Kampung Baru still enjoyed facilities far better than the Malay villages despite the Malay community is a strong supporter of the government. (History did repeat itself I guess even after 56 years). 

So, personally in my point of view, Chin Peng does not even deserves any sympathy from Malaysian for what he has done. Chin Peng personally does not applied for Malaysia citizenship and does not even seek forgiveness from Malaysian and considered what he has done is a just way. Yes, he wants to establish the Malayan People's Republic under the banner of Communist Party just like what has been done in North Korea where the Kim's family reign supreme. So, for those of Ching Peng supporter or known as Ching Peng Zhee, please re-consider your actions. All of you has eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to feel. What Chin Peng has done is seriously not a just way. Are you seriously thinking throwing a baby into the fire in Bukit Kepong is a just way?

Think Again.

Royal News Round Up August 2013 I ; Johor Royal Entourage 2013

The annual event of Kembara Mahkota Johor (Johor Royal Entourage) has make it into its 2013 edition. This year entourage was the 8th edition since its inception by His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar in 2001, who at that time was the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor. In 2013 edition, the Royal Entourage travelling thorough out the 10 districts in the State of Johor covering a distance of 1,100km. The entourage started on 24th August 2013 and ended on 27th August 2013.

The event started in the port city of Pasir Gudang where the launching ceremony were held. In the morning, the entourage were released in the vicinity of Menara Aqabah which is also the tallest building in Pasir Gudang. In this year edition, the Sultan traveled using his famous tiger-stripes high powered motorcycle.

The Royal Entourage also incomplete without the participation of the princes and princess of His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim and also his consort, Her Royal Highness Raja Zarith Sofia. It is also safe to say, among all Malay royal families in the region, the Johor Royal Family is the most photograph and well-known. Here are some footages of the Kembara Mahkota Johor. 

Picture from Kesultanan Johor facebook profile.

Discussion ; Yang di-Pertuan Agong, An Emperor or not?

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon to all of you

Happy Eid-Fitri to all of you. In this lovely morning, I have a brief period of leisure to put an article in the blog's Royal Discussion. Today topic that I want to highlight is regarding the title of our beloved King, His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Literally translated as 'He who is made Lord', but the most accurate meaning is 'The Supreme Ruler/King'. As Agong in Malay Language brought a meaning of 'Supreme'. Nevertheless, despite all the effort of elected a Supreme King to become the Head of the Federation, why the title is just King? Why the nation does not used the title Emperor to the Supreme Ruler even though it is apparent that the Supreme King enjoys privileges and precedence over States Rulers.

I have made my research regarding this issued whether the Yang di-Pertuan Agong can be known as Maharaja or Emperor. A most basic ingredient to become an Emperor is that, an Emperor must lead an Empire.


A Malay Empire

We in Malaysia never run short of Empires. Sabah and Sarawak previously is a territory of the Sultanate of Brunei, which previously covers a mass land of Northern Borneo and have severals sisters States in present day the Philippines up to the Metro Manila. In Malaya, three major Sultanate have ruled the region during the times of a Malay Sultanates. The Sultanate of Johor-Riau, the Sultanate of Malacca and the Sultanate of Acheh. The quadruplet have a basic ingredient as an Empire but unfortunately, all of them are currently exist as a Sultanate.

Brunei Darussalam enjoys privileges as the richest Sultanate in the region, nevertheless its territory today has only covered a small sections of Borneo. Johor, even though still in existant, the modern Johor is a State founded by the House of Temenggung which is a remnant of the fallen Johor-Riau Empire. Malacca which a major power in the past has ceased to exist and all Malaccan royalty descendant who ruled a State of Johor, Pahang and Perak in the past has all ceased to exist. Johor and Pahang royalty nowadays is a descendant of Bendahara Tun Habab, Marhum Pedang Saujana while Perak is a descendant of Siak Royalty.

So, a direct line to the past Malay Empire is save to say, has all ceased to exist and no longer ruled any States or nation.


An ingredient of an Empire

Probably all of us has been wondering what is the characteristics of Empire? Here is the main characteristics to become an Empire.

1. The populations of an Empire is culturally and ethnically distinct from the imperial ethnic group. (Our beloved King are known as Malay Royalties and Malay by racial composition. Malaysia also exist as multi-racial country. So, Yes. We have the first ingredients).
2. Empire is form by either Direct Conquest by military expansion control with force or Indirect Conquest control with power. (Malaysia was formed when Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore federate with States of Malaya. So, No. we do not have the second ingredient. And modern Malaysia never gain any territory by military might.)

Conclusion

By the second characteristics, I supposed we will have ourselves a Constitutional Crisis if we're to used the term Emperor to describe our King. The description clearly stated that Empire controls its territory by force and power unlike federation which composed of voluntarily extensive territory of autonomous states and people. We never forced Bruneian to insert the Sultanate into the new country in 1963 who clearly against the Malaysia idea. Even though we can actually said that Singaporean has in some way been forced to accept Malaysia because they can't say no when their government held a referendum regarding the union, even though only 25% chooses not to vote in the referendum.

In conclusion, the title of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the best title to describe our beloved monarch as a symbol of unity to all Malaysians. A radiant yet down to earth royal title as a pillar of the nation and defender of the people. Daulat Tuanku. 

Sultan of Johor hosted Eid-Fitri Feast

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibnni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar hosted the Eid-Fitri Feast at Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Bahru, Johor. The feast was held on the second day of Eid-Fitri from 9 am to 4 pm. The Sultan and members of Johor Royal Family arrived at the feast around 10 am. Accompanied the Sultan were his consort, Her Royal Highness Tuanku Raja Zarith Sofia ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, and the rest of royal family. 

It is estimated around 40,000 people attended the feast. Among others were several Deputy Ministers, members of State Executive Councillors, Head of Departments and Foreign Diplomats. Several Ministers of Singaporean Government also attended the feast. Among those who attended were Minister Chan Chun Sing and Minister Lui Tuck Yew. It is a break of tradition because in the past, the Prime Minister of Singapore himself will attended the feast, represented a strong bond between the two governments. Even though it is understandable as the feast was hosted on August 9, the same day as Singapore's Independence Day.

In the feast, peoples from various background taking the chance to shakes hand and taking pictures with the Sultan and the Royal Family.

The Royal Family of Johor in 2013

Eid-Fitri with the Supreme Ruler

Happy Eid-Fitri celebration to all Muslim in Malaysia and all around the world. As a custom practice here in Malaysia, the Malay Muslims usually will return to their homeland and celebrated the Eid-Fitri with family members. The value of solidarity and bond with family members is a must in this time of year. Our beloved royals also did not miss this opportunity to strengthen the relation between the palace and its people. 

On the first day of Eid-Fitri Celebration, Their Majesties the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Ruler) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (Supreme Queen) hosted the Eid-Fitri Feast held at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. Almost 20,000 people attended the feast consist of various background, religion and races, as well as tourist and foreigners. The visitors get the opportunity to shakes hand with the King and received duit raya from the King for children. 

picture from Bernama

10 Individuals was held in front of Istana Negara

Police Monday arrested 10 people who had gathered at a gate of the Istana Negara and claimed to be the heirs of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The eight men and two women, attired in black and who had come in three cars, were held at Gate 1 of the palace at about 4 pm, said Brickfields Deputy OCPD Supt Aida Abdul Hamid. She said the individuals claimed to be from the 'Kumpulan Panji Hitam' of the so-called 'Timur Empayar Langkasuka Nusantara' and stated that they had come to the palace because they were the real heirs of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Their cars were also seized and they were brought to the Travers police station, she added.

Aida said no weapons were found on them except for 13 flags which bore words in Jawi and several letters of allegiance in the cars. Preliminary investigation showed that seven of them were from Melaka, Perak and Kedah, she added.

RADIN'S BLOG OFFICIAL STATEMENT II

The so called Kumpulan Panji Hitam is a cult group who's claimed as followers to Tuanku Sultan Raja Merongmahawangsa II who claimed the rightful heir to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's throne. Nevertheless, his claimed is baseless and another self-proclaimed king as the position of Yang di-Pertuan Agong is appointed from a rotation circle of 9 Malay Rulers who ruled 9 of Malaysia's State. Not just only the position of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, he also claimed as the ruler of Empayar Langkasuka Nusantara, a imaginary kingdom which he claimed consist of an area of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, The Philippines, Japan, Southern India, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, New Zealand, China and Australia. 

In this post, Radin's Blog will not tolerate this kind of behavior and from this day onward reject, deny and will not acknowledge claims from Kumpulan Panji Hitam neither to the Malaysia's throne nor to the East Asia and Australasia continent. 

Royal News Round-up July 2013 I ; The Syarqiyyah Palace

The Sultanate of Terengganu witnessed the new official palace to the Sultan of Terengganu, the Syarqiyyah Palace which has been used for the first time. The Palace has been inaugurate as the Syarqiyyah Palace which means 'the pearl of the east'. The Palace was first name as Istana Bukit Chendering due to its location on the hill situated in the Chendering Sub-district. The palace inauguration ceremony was started with the Palace's religious official performed the azan calls following the rising of the Sultan's Royal Standard and the Menteri Besar announced the new name of the Palace. The inauguration ceremony was following the royal assent given by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu regarding the new name on 4th July 2013.

The palace construction was started in 2006 and will be fully completed in 2014. The Throne Room of the Palace was first used for the Investiture Ceremony of State Honours and Medal in conjunction of the Sultan's Birthday Celebration on last July 7th, 2013. 

The Throne of Terengganu consisting of 3 domes. The main dome is for the Sultan and the Queen of Terengganu, meanwhile the other 2 domes situated in the right and left are for the Yang Dipertuan Muda (Crown Prince) and Crown Princess of Terengganu. The seat of Crown Princess is left vacant as the Crown Prince is still yet to be married.  

Early of July

First of all, thank you for all of my visitors for spending some times surfing my blog. Its has been a thrill to manage a royal blog specifically regarding the Malaysia's royalties. And it is in my best interest to see that my blog to be the best among the best. Malaysia : Land of nine kings is the official name for this blog. It takes me one whole year to collect all information of Malaysia royalty including pictures. And this is the problem or weakness that I will try to solve as early as possible.

Apology from my side if there are some of you that feel disappointed regarding this matter. When I first started the blog, all pictures are posted in the photobucket account. Nevertheless, when the blog becomes bigger and visitors increases, the account can no longer supports it. Thus, I will in my utmost confidence will solve this as soon as possible.

Thanks again for all of your support.
Salam.