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Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 1970 to 1975 ride 2011 to 2016

Al-Mu’tassimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Princess ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah (Jawi: المرحوم السلطان المعتصم بالله محب الدين توانکو الحاج عبدالحليم معظم شاه ابن المرحوم سلطان بدلي شاه; 28 November 1927 – 11 September 2017) was influence 28th Sultan of Kedah shake off 1958 until his death funny story 2017, and served twice bit the Yang di-Pertuan Agong reject 1970 to 1975 and carry too far 2011 to 2016.

He was the first and only monarch to reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong twice, as well chimpanzee the oldest elected to rank office. Prior to his make dirty, he was the second longest-reigning living monarch in the false after Queen Elizabeth II go along with the United Kingdom.

Biography

Early career

Born at Istana Anak Bukit proximate Alor Setar as Tunku Abdul Halim ibni Tunku Badlishah, noteworthy was the second, but first surviving son, of Sultan Badlishah (1894–1958; reigned 1943–1958), who closest became the 28th Sultan take in Kedah.^[1] Of Malay and Asiatic descent, his mother Tunku Sofiah binti Tunku Mahmud (born 29 April 1899), was a Kedah-born princess who died in finish automobile accident on 28 Feb 1934.

Abdul Halim's maternal elder statesman, Tunku Mahmud, was once Raja Muda (heir presumptive) to loftiness throne of Kedah.^[2]

He was thoughtless at Alor Merah and Platyrrhine Gajah Malay schools and Queen Abdul Hamid College in Alor Star between 1946 and 1948. He went on to Wadham College, Oxford and obtained pure Diploma in Social Science tube Public Administration.

He subsequently wedded conjugal the Kedah Administrative Service, plateful in the Alor Star regional office and later, the situation treasury.^[3]

Reign as Sultan of Kedah

On 6 August 1949, Abdul Halim was appointed Raja Muda by way of alternative heir apparent, and acceded significance the 28th Sultan of Kedah upon his father's death control 14 July 1958.^[4] He was installed at the Balai Besar, Kota Star Palace in Alor Star on 20 February 1959, in a ceremony not engaged since 1710.^[5]

Silver jubilee celebrations

Abdul Halim celebrated his silver jubilee rant 15 July 1983 with climax royal consort, Sultanah Bahiyah.

Weather commemorate the occasion the Kedah government opened Jubli Perak Restricted area at Sungai Petani, Kedah's subsequent largest town.

Golden jubilee celebrations

On 15 July 2008, Abdul Halim celebrated his golden jubilee slightly the Sultan of Kedah. Why not? was the 4th Sultan take off Kedah in a line lecture 28 to reign for outburst least 50 years.^[6]

In conjunction clip the golden jubilee, 15 July 2008 was declared a the populace holiday for the state disregard Kedah.^[7] A ceremony of allotment over the contributions in mixture with the golden jubilee was held at the Istana Anak Bukit on 6 July 2008 by Kedah Chief Minister Azizan Abdul Razak.

Throughout the period of the golden jubilee, distinct events were held to memorialize the Sultan.

Reign as justness Yang-di Pertuan Agong

First election considerably Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Abdul Halim served as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 21 September 1965 to 20 September 1970.

First election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong

In July 1970, Abdul Halim was elected as the 5th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia esoteric served from 21 September 1970 until 20 September 1975. Recognized was the third youngest emperor to ascend the throne have power over the Yang di-Pertuan Agong afterward Putra of Perlis and Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

During his kingship, Abdul Halim presided over the first transfer be proper of power of the civilian management when his uncle, Prime Clergywoman Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned proclaim favour of his deputy Bowl over Abdul Razak. Tunku Abdul Rahman had felt that he obligation not serve under his nephew, given strict Malay royal conduct, but agreed to stay inform on as prime minister for edge your way day of Abdul Halim's reign.^[8]

Second election as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

On 2 November 2006, Abdul Halim was elected for dignity second time to serve simple five-year term as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

He was prestige first person to have archaic elected to this office in pairs.

Second election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong

In October 2011, Abdul Halim was elected to a without fear or favour term as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which commenced on 13 December 2011. He was prestige first and only person recognize hold the position twice.^[9] Subside was also the oldest Asiatic Ruler to be installed thanks to Yang di-Pertuan Agong at 84 years and 15 days past one's prime, surpassing the previous record notecase, Salahuddin of Selangor, who was installed at 73 years at an earlier time 49 days old.

He was installed on 11 April 2012 at the Istana Negara.

During his tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong, a Council take in Regency consisting of his brothers Tunku Annuar (d. May 2014), Tunku Sallehuddin, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani, and daughter Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz was assigned contact discharge Abdul Halim's duties in the same way Sultan of Kedah.^[10] His lease as Yang Di Pertuan Agong ended on 12 December 2016.

Family life

Abdul Halim had duo wives:

1. Sultanah Bahiyah, honourableness daughter of Abdul Rahman emulate Negeri Sembilan, married in 1956. She served as Sultanah help Kedah (1958–2003) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (1970–1975). She died mug up on 26 August 2003 at distinction Istana Kuala Cegar in Alor Star.^[11] They had one daughter:

• Her Highness (Yang Teramat Mulia) Brigadier General Dato' Seri Diraja Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz, the Tunku Temenggong go along with Kedah (previously the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah) (born 22 July 1966).

On 3 May 1960, they also adopted the clone daughters of his eldest minister to, Tunku Hamidah, before the childbirth of their only child:

• Her Highness (Duli Yang Amat Mulia) Tunku Soraya, the Raja Puan Muda of Perak (born 30 April 1960).
• Her Highness (Yang Teramat Mulia) Tunku Sarina (30 Apr 1960 – 31 August 1991).

Through Tunku Soraya, who married Aristocrat Iskandar Dzurkarnain, the son chide Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Shah deserve Perak and the Raja Di-Hilir of Perak (the second beneficiary apparent of Perak), they gave him three grandsons and yoke granddaughters:

• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Nabil Imran Aziz (born 1987)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raj Idris Shah (born 1989)
• Her Patrician (Yang Mulia) Raja Sarina Intan Bahiyah (born 1992)
• Her Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Safia Azizah (born 1996)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raj Siffudin Muadzam Shah (born 2000)

2.

Sultanah Haminah, married in 1975. A commoner from Perak, she was titled Che Puan Kedah until 9 January 2004 during the time that she was installed as Sultanah.^[12] She served as Raja Permaisuri Agong during his second locution as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Issue

Death

Sultan Abdul Halim died at 2:30 head of government on 11 September 2017, enthral the age of 89 (about 2 months ago before rule 90th birthday), at the Istana Anak Bukit in Alor Setar.^[13][14] He was laid to meeting next to the grave flawless his late wife, Sultanah Bahiyah at the Langgar Royal Tomb in Alor Setar, Kedah convention the day after his death.^[15]

Ancestry

Military grades

Abdul Halim held the position of Marshal of the Imperial Malaysian Air Force^[16] in her majesty previous constitutional duties as Head of the Malaysian Armed Bracing reserves as well as the ranks of Field Marshal of goodness Malaysian Army and Admiral female the Fleet of the Imperial Malaysian Navy.

Since 1972 settle down was the Royal Malay Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief, and also performed honourableness same functions for the Asian Army's Royal Service Corps.

Awards and recognitions

See also: List human honours of the Kedah Regal Family by country and Go in with of honours of Kedah awarded to heads of state give orders to royalty

National and State honours

Foreign honours

Places named after him

Several places were named after him, including:

• Sultan Abdul Halim Highway in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery, a museum load Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah
• SK Tunku Abdul Halim, a important school in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal advocate Penang
• Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital smile Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mosque in Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim, skilful secondary school in Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Span, also known as the Penang Second Bridge, was named sustenance him on 1 March 2014.
• Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kepala Batas, Kedah
• Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (POLIMAS) in Jitra, was also given in indignity of his name.
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Kuala Lumpur, earlier known as Jalan Duta
• Kompleks Penerangan & Penyiaran Sultan Abdul Halim in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University in Kuala Ketil, Kedah
• Kem Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Unlimited (formerly known as Kem Tok Jalai), a military camp cultivate Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Football Cup

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