MH370 ; Several reactions from Malaysian States Rulers and Governor

The lost of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has received various reactions either inside or outside of the country. As it has becomes an international concerns, several international media has slammed how Malaysia handled the case, including several accusations of mismanagement and lack of coordination. As the case takes longer and longer time to solve, not to mention the lost flight is still yet to be found, patience has grew thinner and thinner by the passing day. In Malaysia, several States Rulers has stated their opinion regarding the matter.

On April 7, 2014, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah in his royal address during the State Opening session of Selangor State Assembly, expressed his sympathy over the disappearance of MH370. "I pray that the search will have a definite and satisfying answer for all parties, especially to those who are waiting for news. I hope the Malaysian Government will continue the search to find the right answer to the tragedy and I hope they will be patience in facing this dire situation". He said when opening the first meeting of the second session of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly.

On April 10, 2014, His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Governor) of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin also expressed his sympathy over the lost Malaysian airliner. "Let us pray and hope that the families of the passengers and crews will have the patience and courage to face the situation". He said when opening the first meeting of the second session of Sabah State Legislative Assembly.

On April 11, 2014, His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir and her royal consort, Her Royal Highness the Tengku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani as well as the citizens of Negeri Sembilan are deeply concerned and express regrets over the incident of MH370. "I hope family members of the passengers and crew of the aircraft will be strong in facing the challenge and fate", he said when opening the First meeting of the second session of Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly seating. In the same session, the Negeri Sembilan State Assembly unanimously passed a special motion on MH370 tabled by the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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.

picture from Bernama.

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.

Sabah State Investiture Ceremony

The State of Sabah yesterday celebrated the 59th Birthday Celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin. In conjunction with the birthday celebration, an investiture ceremony was held at Istana Negeri where 905 recipients were enlist to receive the state honorary medal and title. The first in the list was the wife of the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni who received the order of 'Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK)' that carries the title 'Datuk Seri Panglima'. She is one of two recipients received the order, where the other one was Chief Secretary to the Government, Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa. 

A total of 55 people are awarded the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) which carries the title 'Datuk'. They are Kundasang state assemblyman Dr Joachim Gunsalam, Lumadan state assemblyman Kamarlin Ombi, Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ab Aziz Kasim, Sabah branch Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) director Dr Abdul Kadir Rosline, Sabah Housebuyers Claim Tribunal president Ahmad Sedik, Sabah Umno Youth chief Awang Kadin Tang, Parti Bersatu Sabah assist secretary-general Daniel Kinsik, Korperasi Pembangunan Desa (KPD) director-general Datu Basrun Datu Mansur, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib, permanent secretary of Industrial Development Ministry Hashim Paijan, singer John Gaisah (posthumous), Sabah Wildlife Department director Laurentius Nayan Ambu, the father of the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Mahiruddin Hussin, Sabah Immigration director Mohamad Mentek, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, veteran politician Onn Ariffin, Tenom Wanita Umno chief Datin Rahmah Jan Sulaiman Khan and treasurer of Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce, Roselan Johar Mohamed.

Other PGDK recipients are New Straits Times Press group managing editor Abdul Jalil Abdul Hamid, Dr Amin Senin, Anthony Koshy, Basra Abdul Rahman, Major (K) Chin Kee Yong @ Peter, Chu Fui Khin @ William Chu, Ganesh Nandy A/L BB Nandy, Glen Reynolds, Hsieh Yang Vui, Jangson Boijol @ Jackson Alexius, Jerry WA Dusing @ Jerry W. Patel, John Lo Thau Fah, Juhari Haron, Juil Nuatim, Reverend Bishop Bersara Julius Dusin Gitom, Liew Siew Kian, Lim Tiong Chai, Ling Nga Ming @ Mary Ling, Mary E Dupanggol @ Aminah Ambrose, Mary Theresa Kinajil, Mohamad Farid Linggi, Dr Mohd Yusof Ibrahim, Rosmadi Ismail, Salleh Janan, Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah, Sim Men Kin @ Andrew Sim, Dr Soo Thian Lian, Sulaiman Omar, Thien Sin Min @ Peter, Ting Huat Kiing, Wee Kok Hui, Wong Kian Kheong, Wong Tuck Wai, Yong Foo San, Yong Soo Pin @ Yong Su Ping, Yusoff HM Haniff and Zulkifli Jaafar.

Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Abdidin Madingkir lead the Justice of Peace (JP) list of nine people. The others are Sabah Puteri Umno chief Musliati Moslimin, Sabah Umno Youth deputy chief Md Joh Wid, Chin Tai Kong, Dirih @ Sebatian Anjim, Datuk Irmohizam Ibrahim, Jane Manjaji @ Marilyn, Lee Pong Choi and Lim Thein Phin @ Kevin. Among the 69 recipients of Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK) are Sabah Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) bureau chief Newmond Tibin, Sabah Information Department director Almain Ajirul, Sabah Special Affairs Department director Abdul Manap Lakariba, popular singer Abu Bakar Ellah and former national football striker Hasan Sani.

Among the recipients of the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) are Sabah bodybuilder Aricco Jumith and former Sabah bodybuilding champion Justine Sompong. Media practitioners who will receive the Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK) are Carolyn Maurice (Chief Minister's Department), Bernama stringer Ismail Lamo, New Sabah Times journalist Marryan Razan, Utusan Borneo journalist Siti Aisyah Narudin and Zaidi Jamin (Sabah Information Department).

Borneo Tour and Bakisa Program

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar bin Mahiruddin received the courtesy call by Datuk Fredie Sua at the Sabah State Palace yesterday. Datuk Fredie Sua is the Organizing Chairman of Borneo Tour 2012, a cycling race program covers Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Ranau with a total distance of 758.4 km. The cycling race were approved and supported by the State Government last year. The race will take place for five days from April 27, 2012 and 20 teams had confirmed their participation for the race. Sua also added that, the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman would flag off the race.

In the ceremony, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin also witnessed the deliverance of contribution worth of RM100,000 from the Managing Director of Sutranah Development Sdn Bhd, Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong to Datuk Fredie Sua. Sua also expressed his hope that the race could be made an annual event, covering the whole of Borneo -- Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan.

Meanwhile, the wife of the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni (left) received the courtesy call from the President of Badan Amal Kebajikan Isteri Wakil-Wakil Rakyat (Bakisa), Datin Seri Faridah Tussin. The courtesy call is to brief about the future program of Bakisa, including its participation in Bakisa Sports from May 1 until May 6, 2012 in Pahang. Bakisa stands for Assemblyman's Wives Charities.

picture from Bernama

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.

picture from Bernama

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

Head of State opens Sabah's State Assembly Seating

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar bin Mahiruddin opens the 5th Session of Sabah State Assembly Seating at Kota Kinabalu. Also present in the opening ceremony were Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Aman; Speaker of State Assembly, Datuk Seri Salleh Tun Said and State Cabinet Ministers. During his opening speech, Tun Juhar stated that all parties can not be satisfied with the sustained growth of the state at this time, but should continue to intensify efforts to produce sustained growth momentum. And in order to achieve it, the government agencies should be directly involved in attracting investors to continue to improve efficiency and service quality. In addition, Sabah needs to shift from low value commodity-based economy to high value economy to ensure economic sustainability in long run.

According to Tun Juhar, Sabah has recorded impressive economic growth as well as an amazing development performance in less than a decade. The per capita income has increased from RM14,829 in 2009 to RM17,242 in 2010 and the unemployment rate has declined from 5.6 percent in the first half of 2010 to 5.4 percent in the same period this year.

UMSLink Dinner

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar bin Mahiruddin consent to attend the UMSLink Dinner held in Kota Kinabalu. Also present in the ceremony were Sabah State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Masidi Manjun and Chairman of UMS Board of Director, Abdul Hamid Egoh.

UMSLink is a subsidiary of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) which currently focusing on three major sector of education and training, agriculture based businesses and property management. According to the UMSLink Chairman, Datuk K.Y Mustafa, UMSLink so far has shown excellent performance, especially in increasing the income of UMS. Currently, it has 3 another subsidiary and has established 10 business partnerships. The net earnings for UMSLink were RM8 million last year.

picture from Utusan

Sultan Brunei's 2-day visit to Sabah

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar bin Mahiruddin hosted a State Banquet in order to greet the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien to Sandakan. The banquet was held at Sri Libaran Hall, Sandakan which also attended by Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman and the delegates of Sultan of Brunei consist of 17 people.

Earlier, the Sultan of Brunei has visited the Sepilok Rainforest rendezvous and joined the Badminton friendship tournament at Sandakan Hall.

picture from Bernama

Tun Juhar attends wedding

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar bin Mahiruddin consent to attend the wedding ceremony of Farah Putrinegara binti Ahmad Bahrom, the second child of Sabah's former Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Ahmad Bahrom bin Abu Bakar. The niqah ceremony between Farah Putrinegara and Danial Anis Marzuki was performed by the Imam of Tawau District, Imam Abdul Rahman Ibrahim.

Tun Juhar also blessed the couple in their sanding ceremony with the merenjis customary practice. Tun Juhar was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Hajah Norlidah RM Jasni.

picture from Bernama

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.

picture from Bernama

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.

picture from Bernama

An Audience with the Governor

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State ) of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin consent to receive an audience by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak. The Prime Minister currently is under a two-day work visit to Sabah. Also present during the audience at the State Palace was the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

picture from Bernama

Maulidur Rasul 1433H ; Sabah State Level Celebration

His Excellency the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin attended the Maulidur Rasul 1433H Sabah State Level Celebration held at the vicinity of State Mosque, Kota Kinabalu. Around 7.40 am, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin lead a congregation of 10,000 people in the Maulidur Rasul Parade from Padang Merdeka to the State Mosque. In the his speech, the Yang Dipertua Negeri reminded the Muslim that they must be serious and committed the Muslim way of life just as been teach by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and prevented any way of life that are contrary to it. It is included of opposing any effort to acknowledge for example, the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual (LGBT) in the country.

Also present in the ceremony were the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman; Minister at the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Nasir Tun Sakaran and State Cabinet Ministers.

The Huguan Siou of Kadazandusun

The Radin's Blog today covers a topic from the Malaysian Borneo. Borneo population consist of a multi-cultural societies far complex than that in Peninsular Malaysia with the existence of various tribes and ethnic. Today, we will covers the unique hierarchical stature of the Kadazandusun tribes in the State of Sabah, the Land Beneath the Wind.

The community of Kadazandusun consist of 40 indigenous tribes ethnic communities in Sabah have its own non-political society known as The Kadazandusun Cultural Association Sabah (KDCA). Since its inception, the KDCA has focused much of its efforts in the preservation, development, enrichment and the promotion of the Kadazandusun multi-ethnic cultures.

In addition, the KDCA has the power and responsibilities to bestow the Kadazandusun Paramount Leadership Title termed as "Huguan Siou" (Paramount Leader), an institutionalized Paramount Leadership of the Koisaan. Upon the vacancy of the Huguan Siou's Office, the KDCA may hold Extra-ordinary delegates's conference to resolve the installation of the Huguan Siou. However, if no leader is considered worthy of the title, then the office would rather be left vacant until such time comes when a deserving Kadazandusun leader is undoubtedly established. This is in respect of the highly dignified and near sacred office of the Kadazandusun's Huguan Siou). The Huguan Siou will served for life after its installation.


Here is the list of Huguan Siou :-

HUGUAN SIOU DATO DONALD STEPHENS
- later known as Tun Fuad Stephens
(1961 - 1976)

HUGUAN SIOU DATO JOSEPH PAIRIN KITINGAN
(1981 - Present)