Mizan Zainal Abidin
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| His Majesty Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin | ||
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) and Sultan of Terengganu | ||
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| Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al Wathiqu Billah Al-Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Almarhum Al-Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Al-Haj | ||
| Reign | Sultan of Terengganu - 1998 - now | |
| Coronation | 1999 | |
| Born | 1962 | |
| Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | ||
| Predecessor | Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah | |
| Consort | Sultanah Nur Zahirah | |
| Issue | Princess Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah Tengku Muhammad Ismail |
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| Father | Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah | |
| Mother | Tengku Ampuan Bariah | |
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al Wathiqu Billah, Al-Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Almarhum Al-Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Al-Haj is the 17th sultan of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia, and the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or King, of Malaysia. He is the constitutional head of state of Malaysia.
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[edit] Early life and education
He was born on January 22, 1962 at Istana Al-Muktafi in Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu. Receiving his early education at Sultan Sulaiman Primary School and later at Sultan Sulaiman Secondary School, Kuala Terengganu, he then went overseas to further his studies at the prestigious Geelong Grammar School in Geelong, Australia. In 1988, he finished his studies at U.S. International University-Europe (now known as Alliant International University) in London, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relationships on 9 June 1988.
He had participated in the military course PRE SMC (E) 33 at the Army School of Languages from 2 November 1982 to 31 May 1983, and then attended the military course SMC 33 at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England from 3 May 1983, finishing the course of Cadet Officer on 9 December 1983. He was commissioned to the rank of Honorary Lieutenant on 1 March 1984 and put in his service in the Royal Cavalry.
He was appointed the Crown Prince of the State of Terengganu Darul Iman on 6 November 1979, and much later, the Acting Sultan of Terengganu from 20 October to 8 November 1990.
[edit] Career before becoming Sultan
On 15 September 1981, he was appointed as Assistant Land Levy Collector, working for a period of about a year at the District Land Office in Kuala Terengganu, prior to his departure overseas to attend the military course in England.
His next appointment on 11 July 1988 was as State Administrative Officer at the State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) in Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu. Besides working for UPEN, he was also handling the job of Assistant District Land Officer at the Kuala Terengganu District Land Office.
He was President of the Council for Islam and Malay Culture of Terengganu from 1 June 1991 till December 1995.
[edit] Sultan
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin became the youngest Malay ruler when he acceded to the Terengganu throne at the age of 36 in 1998. He was crowned the Sultan of Terengganu on 15 May 1998. He was the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 26 April 1999 till he was elected Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
[edit] Yang di-Pertuan Agong
On 3 November 2006, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was elected by the Conference of Rulers to succeed Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail (Raja of Perlis) to become the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia with his term starting December 13, 2006 for a five year term following a rotation system practised by the Rulers. The five-year rotational constitutional monarchy practised in Malaysia is one of its kind in the world.
Sultan Mizan, 44, is the second youngest Yang di-Pertuan Agong after Tuanku Syed Putra Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail of Perlis who took office as King on Jan 4, 1961, at the age of 41.
[edit] Personal life
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin married Sultanah Nur Zahirah on 28 March 1996 in Kuala Terengganu. The royal couple has two sons and two daughters. Princess Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah was born on 18 December 1996, and Tengku Muhammad Ismail was born on 1 March 1998. The other two children are Tengku Muhammad Mua'az, six, and Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra', four.
His son Tengku Muhammad Ismail (at the age of eight) was made the Regent of Terengganu on 12 November 2006. Due to his age, a three-member Regency Advisory Council was set-up to discharge the duties on behalf of the Regent.
The council is headed by Raja Tengku Baderulzaman, who is Sultan Mizan’s younger brother. The others are Sultan Mizan’s uncle Tengku Sri Laksamana Raja Tengku Sulaiman Ismail, and Federal Court judge Datuk Abdul Kadir Sulaiman.
A Ruler concerned about the welfare of his subjects, Sultan Mizan makes efforts to go to all mosques in Terengganu for Friday prayers to be with the people.
His Majesty also continues with the practice of giving alms to orphans and the poor every Friday as was done by his late father Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah.
During his younger days, Sultan Mizan liked to play football.
Sultan Mizan is also active in sports like football, golf, taekwondo and scuba diving, but due to his busy schedule is only able to concentrate on equestrian sports.
[edit] Titles
He was conferred the dignitary titles of the Darjah Utama Kerabat Terengganu (D.K.T.) on 15 May 1998 and, before this, the Darjah Kerabat Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia Darjah yang Pertama (D.K.) on 9 March 1981.
Other honours and titles he has received include the Darjah Seri Setia Sultan Mahmud Terengganu Yang Amat Terpuji (S.S.M.T) on 12 February 1989, the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Terengganu Yang Amat Dihormati (S.P.M.T.) on 6 March 1982, the Darjah Kerabat Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalulail (D.K.) on 28 May 1998, the Darjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati (D.K. ) and the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Johor (S.P.M.J.) on 8 April 1986.
He received the esteemed Darjah Seri Mahkota Negara (DMN) on 27 February 1999.
His Royal Highness' queen, to date, is the second queen (who married an Agong) who wears the headscarf (veil, hijab) on a daily basis.
[edit] References
- Sultan Mizan moved to tears at ceremony,The Star, December 13, 2006.
- Sultan Mizan the second youngest to become King, The Star, December 14, 2006.
- Majestic welcome for Terengganu royals, The Star, December 14, 2006.
| Preceded by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (Raja of Perlis) |
Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) 2006 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah |
Sultan of Terengganu 1998- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mizan Zainal Abidin ibni al-Marhum al-Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah al-Haj (full name) |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | King of Malaysia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 22, 1962 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Istana Al-Muktafi, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia |
| DATE OF DEATH | living |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
