Tuesday, January 31, 2012

His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah ibni Sultan Azlan Shah consent to attend and chaired the 178th Conference of Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Perak (MAIAMP), Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council held at Kompleks Islam Darul Ridzuan. Also attended the ceremony were Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Perak, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and the Mufti of Perak, Tan Sri Dr. Harussani Zakaria.

In the conference, the Crown Prince delivered the instrument of appointment to the members of MAIAMP for three-year term starting effectively since January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2014. The ceremony also witness the appointment of three new members of the council. They are :-
  1. The State Secretary, Datuk Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan
  2. Nobleman of Hulu Perak, Toh Seri Bijaya Lt. Kolonel (R) Shaharudin Nasari
  3. Director of Yapeim, Dr. Abd Malek Awang Kechil
In his speech, the Crown Prince wanted to eradicate poverty thoroughly with the development of mind, spirit and faith so that its not just based on distribution of zakat alone.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

For today architecture segment, we will cover the building that has been a landmark of Kuala Lumpur for many years, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The building is almost a smaller version of Malaysian Westminster Palace. The building were named after the Sultan of Selangor during the construction of the building began, His Highness the Sultan Abdul Samad.

The building is a 17.5m two-storey building. In the middle, there standing the Clock Tower with a height of 41.5m and three domes. The building covers an area of 10,200 meter square.


HISTORY

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Kuala Lumpur in 1900

After the Sultanate of Selangor became a British Protectorate, the British Administration wanted to build a government office to govern the state efficiently. At that time, the Capital of Selangor, Klang is not a strategic location for administration as it is too far from the more developed area like Kuala Lumpur. The Sultan Abdul Samad who ruled from 1857 to 1898 later consent to change the State Capital from Klang to Kuala Lumpur.

When Kuala Lumpur became the Capital of Selangor, it only consists of several streets of shop houses and several non-prominent government office buildings. Thus, the Resident of Selangor at that time, W.E Maxwell wanted the new government office to be a prominent landscape of Kuala Lumpur. The idea and architectural design has started as early in 1889, when Maxwell invited an English Architect Arthur Charles Alfred Norman as State Architect and C.E Spooner from Ceylon as State Engineer. The original plan of the building from Norman was adapting the Classical English Rennaisance concept. But, Spooner does not satisfy with the design. Later, a young architect named Bidwell has made a modification with Norman design, adapting the Mahometan style concept of Moor and Moghul design as the main architectural design of the building.

The building construction was commissioned in 1894. On October 6, 1894, the ground breaking ceremony of the building was done by the Governor of Straits Settlements, Sir Charles B.H. Mitchell. The estimated cost of the construction was $152,000 and will take 2 years and 7 months to complete. After the construction fully completed on April 1897, the real expenses was $152,824. The building materials were delivered from masonry in Brickfield. The building was inaugurated by the Resident-General of the Federated Malay States, Sir Frank Swettenham on April 4, 1897 and was known as the New Government Office. Among the offices that been located here were Government Secretariat Office, State Council Chamber, Post Office, Sanitary Board, Judicial Commissioner, Public Work Department and District Office.

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New Government Office

In 1948, when the Federation of Malaya was formed to replace Malayan Union, the building was renamed as Federal Secretariat. The building still retains its function after the independence of Malaya in 1957 and the formation of Malaysian in 1963. It is until 1974 where all of the State of Selangor Government offices were relocated to Shah Alam. The Federal Government also relocated its office to new building at Jalan Duta. And, for the first time, the building was renamed Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad. A major renovation works takes place in 1978, takes 6 years to complete with an expenses of RM 17.2 million. The roof was change into a new one, and the wooden dome was change with a copper dome. The Supreme Court, Appeal Court and Malaya High Court were placed here in 1978 before it had been relocated in 2007 at a new complex in Jalan Duta. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia currently occupied the building.

Below is some of the panorama of the building. The Moor and Moghul architecture exist in the building later became a standard architecture design in any construction built during the time of British Administration in Malaya.

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EVENT

A historical event witness by the building is when Malaya achieving her independence from United Kingdom in 1957. This is the place where the Union Jack flag was replaced by Jalur Gemilang for the first time. It is also a venue of New Year Celebration every January 1 and Independence Parade every August 31. It is also the place of Trooping the Colour ceremony and Warriors Day Celebration.

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Independence Parade

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2011 New Year Celebration

Sunday, January 29, 2012

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to attend the Royal Military Parade and Accreditation of 302 cadets at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). Also accompanied the King was his consort, Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong (Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah and Pro Chancellor of UPNM who is also his only daughter, Her Royal Highness the Tengku Panglima Besar of Kedah, Tunku Putri Intan Shafinaz binti Tuanku Abdul Halim. Also present in the ceremony was Defense Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Commander of Air Force, General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud who represented the Commander of the Armed Forces.

In the ceremony, the King addressed to all parties especially the top management of the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM), strives to maintain the performance and prestige of the university towards achieving the vision and mission establishment.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong (Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Haminah consent to receive the order of Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (D.M.N). The award was conferred by the Government of Malaysia through Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in a ceremony held at the National Palace. Also attended the ceremony were His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.

Also attended the ceremony were the wife of Prime Minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansur; Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tan Sri Ariffin Zakaria; the Speaker of Senate, Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang and Secretary-General, Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan.

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His Majesty the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin consent to attend the Kuala Terengganu City Development Briefing that held at Kuala Terengganu City Council Building in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Terengganu. The arrival of the Sultan were greeted by Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Terengganu, Datuk Seri Ahmad Said; State Secretary, Datuk Mazlan Ngah and State Noblemen. His Majesty spend about an hour hearing the briefing about the history, development and future planning of the City of Kuala Terengganu by the Mayor of the City, Datuk Adzlan Mohd Dagang.

In the ceremony, His Majesty suggested a features of traditional architecture been implemented in the city physical development so it can shape the identity of the city. The move was to ensure that the building emits its own unique appeal to tourists to visit this country.

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His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of the new Negeri Sembilan Audit Complex at Oakland Commercial Center, Seremban. His Royal Highness were accompanied by his consort, Her Royal Highness the Tunku Ampuan Besar (Queen) of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani binti Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud.

The arrival of Their Royal Highnesses around 11.30 am were greeted by Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and wife, Datin Seri Raja Salbiah binti Tunku Nujumudin and the Auditor-General, Tan Sri Ambrin Buang. Also present at the ceremony were four territorial chieftains of Negeri Sembilan, the Undang of Sungai Ujong, Datuk Mubarak Dohak; the Undang of Jelebu, Datuk Musa Wahab; the Undang of Johol, Datuk Mohd Jan Abdul Ghani; the Undang of Rembau, Datuk Muhamad Sharip Othman and the Tunku Besar (Great Prince) of Tampin, His Serene Highness Tunku Syed Razman bin Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri. Also attended the ceremony were the Speaker of State Assembly Seating, Datuk Razak Mansur and State Secretary, Datuk Mat Ali Hassan.

The construction of the Audit Complex was completed in March 2011 and began operating in April 2011. This is the fourth building used by The National Audit Department since its inception 105 years ago.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah consent to visit Zaleha Abd Ghani and her family at Kampung Sungai Isap, a mother of Mohd Zaiful, 13 and Mohd Saiful, 11, who drowned at Pantai Sepat when swimming in the sea. Also accompanied the Crown Prince is his consort, Her Royal Highness the Tengku Puan (Crown Princess) of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. During his visit, the Crown Prince deliver a contribution to the family and urge the authority to establish a security forces to monitor the safety of visitors along the beach. The Crown Prince also urge the Police, Fire and Rescue Team and Kuantan City Council to take proactive measures in the highly danger coast area.

The Eastern Coast of Malaysian Peninsular are prone to danger in this time of year due to Northeast Monsoon season. It is the time of rainy season and rough seas. The area of Pantai Sepat is among the dangerous area, also claimed the life of Arvin Ratnam, 16, who drowned due to strong wave only a day after the death of Zaiful and Saiful.

The Crown Prince fully understand the attitude of visitors which hard to control, especially children. But at least with the existence of Police and rescue team on the beach, the visitors will be reluctant to play in the water.

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His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail consent to officiate the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation Program of Titian Kasih taking place in Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra (SMSTSP). The program taking 'Rakyat Perlis Bermentaliti Kelas Pertama', First Class Mentality Perlisian as its theme. Also accompanied the Crown Prince is his consort, Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil and his first daughter, Her Highness Sharifah Katreena Nuraniah.

In the ceremony, the Crown Prince also consent to inaugurate two rest-houses and Green Technology Park conducted by the student through guidance from the teachers. The Crown Princess also privileged to launch Woodball Club of SMSTSP. The club was founded by the school alumni initiative.

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Her Royal Highness the Tunku Ampuan Besar (Queen) of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani binti Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud consent to visit the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in Nilai. The Queen were accompanied by his son, Tunku Zain Al-Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz and a member of the royal family, Tunku Dato Nazihan bin Tunku Muhammad Rus. The visit is in conjunction of the Queen's proclamation as the Chancellor of USIM last December.

The Queen arrival were greeted by the Chairman of USIM Board of Director, Tan Sri Dr. Mohamad Yusof bin Md Nor; USIM's Vice Chancellor, Prof Datuk Muhamad Muda, members of Board of Director and the university officials. The Queen were briefly introduced to the university development before visiting the university's vicinity.

In the end of the visit, Her Royal Highness consent to deliver a contribution worth of RM5,000 to the Darul Aminan Orphanage and Seremban Nursery Home.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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

Perhaps most of us has already familiar with the Malaysian Federation status as the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population. And Malay formed the majority of more than 50% from the population. Each and every ethnic are free to embrace and practice their culture in Malaysia. It is the sense of respect and solidarity to each other that makes this culture thriving in a fast changing society in Malaysia, and still can adapt with the country's modernization.

Today, we will focus on Malaysian National Cloth, the Baju Kurung. Nevertheless, the Baju Kurung is more synonym with the women attire, while for men, it is known as Baju Melayu. A full suit comprising three parts. The first is a long-sleeve shirt, of silk, or cotton, or a mixture of cotton and polyester. Next comes a pair of long pants, of the same material as the shirt. The third piece of the outfit is a piece of cloth called samping wrapped around and folded over the waist. The wearer may also wear a headgear in the form of a songkok to complete the ensemble.


There are varieties of design, especially after the arrival of Islam in the Peninsular and the emergence of Malacca as a thriving international port. Thus, with the dress code from the Islamic Teachings and the sophisticated design of fashion from all over the world, the Baju Kurung also exist in various form of style according to the State and local culture exist in Malaysia. The video below is a simple slideshow of the Baju Kurung.



That's it for now.
Salam

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

His Majesty the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuf consent to attend the Perak State Level of Chinese New Year Celebration 2012. The celebration was held at the official residence of Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir at Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh. Almost 15,000 people attending the celebration. Also accompanied the Sultan were his consort, Her Royal Highness the Raja Permaisuri (Queen) of Perak, Tuanku Bainun binti Mohd Ali. Also present were Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) and Raja Puan Besar (Crown Princess) of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah and Tuanku Zara Davidson; and Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Di Hilir of Perak and wife, Raja Puan Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar bin Raja Muda Musa and Raja Nor Mahani binti Raja Shahar Shah.

Also attended the celebration were Speaker of State Assembly Seating, Datuk R. Ganesan, prominent members of Barisan Nasional (BN), Non-government Organization (NGO) and head of deparments. In the ceremony, the Menteri Besar and wife also gave out 'Ang Pau' to the unfortunate and children.

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of Masjid Jame Kg Simpang Penyabong, Endau. The Masjid was built with a construction cost of RM1.5 million to replace the former 40 year-old Masjid. The construction of the Masjid is expected to give benefit to the 1,200 people living in the Penyabong Sub-District. After the inauguration ceremony, the Sultan consent to perform the prayer with the local congregation.

Also accompany the Sultan were His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris ibni Sultan Ibrahim; Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Johor, Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman; Chairman of State Religious Committee, Dato' Zainal Abidin Osman. Also present were the Advisor of Johor State Religious Council, Dato' Nooh Gadut.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah ibni Sultan Azlan Shah consent to officiate the launching ceremony of the Sultanate of Perak since 1874 Exhibition. The exhibition were held at Ipoh City Council Hall. According to the Chairman of Perak Museum, Norjanati Ibrahim, the exhibition showed the history of nine of the Sultan of Perak and the State Royalty and Noble Princes since 1874. The exhibition started today and will end on February 29, 2012. The exhibition is among the tentative organized in conjunction of Perak Visit Year 2012. It will be open for public from 10 am - 5 pm including weekend.

Accompanied the Crown Prince to the exhibition were Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Besar (Crown Princess) of Perak, Tuanku Zara binti Salim Davidson; Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Di Hilir of Perak (1st Inheritance Prince) and Raja Puan Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar bin Raja Muda Musa and Raja Nor Mahani binti Raja Shahar Shah and the Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of Al-Sa'adah Complex, Seremban. Accompanied him were Her Royal Highness the Tengku Ampuan Besar (Queen) of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani binti Tengku Besar Mahmud. In the ceremony, the Tuanku Muhriz also consent to deliver souveniers to the newly converted Muslim brothers.

The project cost is about RM7.7 million where RM4.5 million were under allocation of Rancangan Malaysia Kesembilan (RMK-9). The complex Al-Saadah was built and design with Chinese architecture design currently serves as the religious center for Muslim Converter with an estimate number of 2,000 with two association operates in the center. They are Muslim Revert Association (MRA) and Negeri Sembilan's Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association. Also attended the ceremony were Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Minister at the Prime Minister Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom.

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His Majesty the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail consent to meet an audience with the Chief of Malaysian Army, General Datuk Zulkifli bin Zainal Abidin in Istana Arau. Also accompanied the Raja of Perlis were his consort, Her Majesty the Raja Perempuan (Queen) of Perlis, Tuanku Fauziah binti Tengku Abdul Rashid and Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) and Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

New Exco Appointment

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah consent to deliver the instrument of appointment to the Sijangkang State Assemblymen, Dr. Ahmad Yunus Hairi as the new State Exco following the removal of Datuk Dr. Hassan Ali from the position last Friday. The appointment of Dr. Ahmad Yunus was made by the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim after a discussion with the President of PAS, Datuk Seri Abd Hadi Awang and Selangor's PAS Commissioner, Dr. Abdul Rani.

Dr. Ahmad Yunus, 47, sworn the Oath of Loyalty before the Sultan of Selangor was given the portfolio as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Malay custom, Youth and Sports. In a small State Administration re-shuffling, two portfolio previously held by Dr. Hassan Ali, Islamic Affairs, Infrastructure and Public Utilities were taken over by the Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Datuk Dr. Hassan Ali removal from the State Exco position due to the fact that he is no longer a member of PAS after been sacked by the President of PAS and no longer represent it in a State Government. Even though losing his place as the State Executive Councillor, Datuk Dr Hassan Ali still retain his position as Deputy Chairman of the Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS), Selangor Islamic Religious Council according to his appointment by the Sultan of Selangor for the term of 2012 - 2014.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

His Majesty the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Yusuf consent to attend and officiate the inauguration ceremony of a book Selvamany: More Than a Teacher at Royale of Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The book is a biography of Selvamany, who is currently 85 during his time serving as a teacher. The biography book consist of 280 pages depict the story of Selvamany during his 20 years serving as a teacher since he started his career in 1952 at Anderson Secondary School, Ipoh, Perak. He is intimately called as Cikgu Selvasamy by those who knew him, and always tells that he is more that a teacher, he is also a companion.

One of his student is the current MP of Gua Musang, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah who described his former teacher as compassionate and very concerned about the problems of students.

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Their Royal Highnesses the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis and the Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil consent to officiate the Perlis State Level 1-Malaysia Night-Market Carnival in conjunction of Chinese New Year Celebration 2012 at Dataran Jubli Perak, Kangar. Also present in the ceremony were Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Perlis, Datuk Seri Md Isa Sabu; Chairman of State Housing and Local Government Committee, Dr Por Choo Chor and the Carnival Organizer, Tan Heng Teong.

In his speech during the carnival, the Crown Prince stated that the State of Perlis need to have good infrastructure and good, clean environment to achieve the target of becoming a full-developed state in near future.
The Sultan of Kelantan Foundation contributed an allocation of RM99,000 to build three houses for the poor with the corporation of Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB). The three family is from Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh District. According to the State Secretary, Datuk Dr. Zainuddin Ibrahim, the aid is one of the welfare programs that has been planned to improve the people's well-being and their quality of life.

The foundation also has collaborated to develop an agropolitan city in Kesedar Rantau Manis, Gua Musang involving 300 units and 300 units in the fishing village of Kandis, Bachok. The foundation also has collaborated with Zainuddin Foundation to develop 100 units of houses in Kampung Apam Lati, Pasir Mas.

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In conjunction of the designated 84th Birthday Celebration of His Majesty the Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah, an investiture ceremony was held at Istana Anak Bukit, Kedah. Due to the absence of Tuanku Abdul Halim as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, he was represented by the Chairman of Kedah Regency Council, His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendahara of Kedah, Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah.

Among those who received the State Honorary title, Medal and Order were the Advisor to the Prime Minister, Datuk Othman Abd Razak. He was conferred the Order of Darjah Paduka Mahkota Kedah (D.P.M.K) which carries the title Dato'.

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Also present in the ceremony were the members of the Regency Council, HRH the Tunku Temenggong of Kedah, Tunku Sallehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah; HRH the Tunku Laksamana of Kedah, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and HRH the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah, Tunku Puteri Intan Shafinaz binti Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah.

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Kedahlanie.com

Sultan Kedah

15th January 2012 - Yesterday is the designated birthday celebration for His Majesty the Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah. This year, the Sultan celebrated his 84th Birthday. As he is currently held the position as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, he will celebrate another birthday celebration in the Federal level on June.

Congratulations to the Sultan of Kedah in conjunction of His Majesty 84th Birthday Celebration. Wishing His Majesty may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

Daulat Tuanku
Long Live the King

Sunday, January 15, 2012

In conjunction of the 64th Birthday Celebration of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir consent to receive salute from the Guard-of-Honour in a ceremony held at Padang Awam Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah. The ceremony were organized by the State Secretary Office of the government of Negeri Sembilan. The Yang Dipertuan Besar (literally translated as 'He who is made king') then inspecting the Guard-of Honour mounted by 103 members of Malaysian Army from the 71st Royal Signals Regiment. The Guard-of -Honour was lead by Major Badrul Hisham Nasir Nordin.

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Also accompanied the King were Her Royal Highness the Tengku Ampuan Besar (Queen Consort) of Negeri Sembilan, Tengku Aishah Rohani binti Tengku Mahmud, His Royal Highness the Tengku Ali Redhauddin and His Royal Highness Tengku Zain-al Abidin.

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Also present in the ceremony is Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Negeri Sembilan, Dato Seri Mohamad Hasan and wife, Raja Datin Seri Salbiah binti Tuanku Nujumuddin. The four territorial Chieftains also present. They are Undang of Luak Sungai Ujong, Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak; Undang of Luak Rembau, Datuk Muhamad Sharip Othman; Undang of Luak Johol, Datuk Mohd. Jan Abdul Gani. Also present is His Serene Highness the Tunku Besar of Tampin, Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al Qadri.

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The parade ended at 10.00 am in the morning and followed by a feast at Tuanku Laksamana Nasir Primary School located near the Padang Awam Seri Menanti.


Investiture Day

After the Parade, the celebration followed by the Investiture Day at Istana Besar Seri Menanti. For this year, 157 recipients were enlist to receive the Honorary title and award by the Yang Dipertuan Besar. Among who received the medal was the founder of As-Sofa Foundation, Muhammad Fuad Kamaluddin Al-Maliki who been conferred the Darjah Setia Tuanku Muhriz Yang Amat Gemilang (DSTM) which carries the title "Datuk".

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In the afternoon, the cake cutting ceremony was held in the Banquet Hall along with luncheon for guests with the Royal Family.

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Bernama

Saturday, January 14, 2012

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14th January 2012 - Today is the 64th Birthday Celebration of HRH Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Congratulations to the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in conjunction of His Royal highness 64th Birthday Celebration. Wishing His Royal Highness may reign in peace and harmony, with fair and justice.

Daulat Tuanku
Long Live the King

Funeral of Tunku Tun Maimunah


The late Tunku Tun Maimunah binti Almarhum Sultan Ismail of Johor, the aunt to the current Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar were put to rest at Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum after Jumaat Prayer. She died at 4.50 am at her residence at Istana Bukit Gedung, Johor Bahru due to heart problem.

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Tunku Tun Maimunah died at 72

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Her Highness Tunku Tun Maimunah binti Almarhum Sultan Ismail al-Khalidi of Johor died at 4.01 am early this morning at her residence in Istana Bukit Gedong, Johor Bahru. She was 72. The princess has suffer several illness including heart problem, pneumonia, diabetes and several times suffered a stroke. Tunku Tun Maimunah was born on 12th February 1939 at Istana Semayam, Johor Bahru. She is the only surviving daughter of the late Sultan Ismail by his first wife, Sultanah Ungku Tun Aminah. The princess intimately known by her nickname of 'Tunku Gedong'.

She was married to Tunku Osman bin Tunku Temenggong Ahmad of Johor on 27th November 1958 at Johor Bahru. Her marriage to Tunku Osman produce two sons and two daughters. They are :-
  1. Tunku Fatimah Faridah (1959)
  2. Tunku Zahrah (1960)
  3. Tunku Abdul Jalil (1962)
  4. Tunku Ahmad Abu Bakar (1977)
Condolences to the member of Johor Royal Family on the death of Tunku Tun Maimunah. May her soul will be blessed by Allah :-

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Her Highness Tunku Tun Maimunah binti Almarhum Sultan Ismail al-Khalidi of Johor
(12th February 1939 - 13 January 2012)

AL-FATIHAH

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The late Tengku Ainul Jamal binti Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar, elder sister of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah was laid to rest at Pekan Royal Mausoleum after Zuhur Prayer. The prayer was led by the Mufti of Pahang, Datuk Abdul Rahman Osman. The late Tengku Ainul Jamal was admitted to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital since last week and under treatment at the Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Present at the funeral were Their Royal Highnesses the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) and Tengku Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah and Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Also attended the funeral were the wife of Prime Minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansur; Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang, Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob and the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.


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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Tengku Ainul Jamal died at 84

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Her Highness the Tengku Seri Nila Utama of Pahang, Tengku Hajah Ainul Jamal binti Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar of Pahang died at 5.30 am at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan early this morning. She was 84. The Tengku Seri Nila Utama is the sister of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang. She was born on 3rd June 1927, daughter of Sultan Abu Bakar by his first wife, Tengku Ampuan Fatimah. She previously was married to Sultan Ali of Terengganu and for a brief period of time, served as the Tengku Ampuan Besar (Queen Consort) of Terengganu from 1943 - 1945. The couple divorced in 1947. She later remarried to Raja Abdul Jalil Shah bin Raja Shahar Shah.
Her marriage to Sultan Ali produce a son and two daughters :-
  1. Tengku Iskandar Abu Bakar (1944)
  2. Tengku Besar Asiah (1945)
  3. Tengku Azam Khadijah
While her marriage to Raja Abdul Jalil produce three sons and a daughter :-
  1. Raja Shaharuddin Shah
  2. Raja Abu Bakar Shah
  3. (unknown)
  4. (unknown)
She later been conferred the title of Her Highness the Tengku Seri Nila Utama of Pahang in 1976.

Condolences to the member of Pahang Royal Family on the death of Tengku Hajah Ainul Jamal. May her soul will be blessed by Allah :-

Her Highness Tengku Hajah Ainul Jamal binti Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar
The Tengku Ampuan Besar of Terengganu (1943 - 1945)
The Tengku Seri Nila Utama of Pahang
(3rd June 1927 - 12th January 2012)

AL-FATIHAH

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Visit to IFiC

His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of the Islamic Financial Center (IFiC) at Menara Tabung Haji, Jalan Air Molek, Johor Bahru. Also accompanied the Sultan were His Royal Highness the Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ismail Idris ibni Sultan Ibrahim; Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Johor, Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman; Minister at the Prime Minister Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom and Director of Tabung Haji, Datuk Paduka Ismee Ismail.

picture from Bernama

Their Royal Highness-es the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) and Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil officially ended their 3-day visits to Melaka. The couple returned to Perlis after attended the State Banquet at Rumah Melaka, Bukit Katil after the inauguration ceremony of Rumah Perlis as the adopted house to Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap) in Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN, ASEAN and Malaysian Mini Park at Ayer Keroh.

Also present in the ceremony were Chief Minister of Melaka, Dato Seri Mohd Ali Rustam and wife, Datin Seri Asmah Abd Rahman; State Secretary, Datuk Omar Kaseh; State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Othman Mohamad; Line of State Excos and other Head of Departments.

In conjunction of Melaka 750 anniversary, The Crown Prince and Princess were brought to the popular tourist attraction in Melaka such as the riding a boat in Melaka River Cruise, Taming Sari Tower and riding a rickshaw. Other place visited by the couple and their 80 delegates are Pahlawan Square, Taman Seribu Bunga, Tun Fatimah Sport Complex, Bukit Serindit, A Famosa Fort, St Paul Hill and also Sultanate of Malacca Museum. The couple also spend their time at Perkampungan Ikan Bakar Terapung (PIBT) at Umbai Baru.

The Crown Prince and Princess also accompanied by their Prince and Princesses. It is also a special event as it is among the first public appearance of the son of the Crown Prince, His Highness Syed Sirajudin Areeb Putra Jamalullail who is currently the second in line to the Perlisian throne.


picture from Utusan

Monday, January 9, 2012

MSU 10th Graduation Ceremony

Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong (the Supreme Queen) of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah consent to attend and officiate the first Graduation Ceremony of Management and Science University (MSU). In the graduation ceremony, 647 graduates received their scrolls in Diploma, Bachelor of Degree and Master Degree in their 37 fields of study from Tuanku Haminah. In this year, the University produced its first batch of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) consist of 60 graduates. In the graduation ceremony, the Queen consent to deliver Gold Medal Chancellor Award to Muhammad Fairuz Shah bin Abd Karim who is also a graduate from MBBS program.

In her speech, the Queen reminded every successful graduates not to forget to give back to the university in any way, including through the alumni program. Also attended the ceremony were the Pro-Chancellor of MSU, Tan Sri Dr Wan Mohd Zahid bin Mohd Noordin and the President of MSU, Datuk Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid.
The Pahang Football Team who recently won the Piala Emas Raja-Raja received an incentive of RM60,000 to the team from His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah. Pahang Football Team won the cup after defeating Melaka by 3-1 at Temerloh Municipal Stadium on past January 2, 2012 thus ending the team 31 years of waiting to become the winner of the cup. The submission of the incentive was held at Shahzan Inn Hotel in Kuantan by the Crown Prince adopted son, His Highness Tengku Amir Nasser ibni Tengku Ibrahim.

Other from the incentive from the Crown Prince, the team also received sponsorship of visit to Jakarta, Indonesia by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar.

picture from Utusan

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Three-day visit to Melaka

Their Royal Highness-es the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis and the Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil is on an official three-day visit to the State of Melaka. The Crown Prince and Princess delegates consist of 80 officials arrival were greeted by the Chief Minister of Melaka, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rostam and wife, Datin Seri Asmah Abd Rahman. The Crown Prince and Princess later rides the rickshaw and visiting interesting and historical places in the city. Among the places visited by the couple includes A Famosa Fort, Sultanate of Malacca Museum, Tun Fatimah Sport Complex and Taming Sari Tower.


The Crown Prince and Princess later hears the briefing by the Yang Dipertua Negeri (Head of State) of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob at the Yang Dipertua Negeri's office located at Ayer Keroh, Melaka. In the briefing about Pembangunan Melaka Maju 2010, the Crown Prince stated that Perlis will make Melaka as an example in its Strategic Development Plan to make Perlis a full-developed state in the near future.

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