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9 unusual facts about Yang di-Pertuan Agong


1977 Kelantan Emergency

The state of emergency was declared by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) on November 8, 1977 upon the request of the federal government following a political impasse and street violence in Kelantan.

1977 Southeast Asian Games

Officially opened by = Yahya Petra of Kelantan
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Dewan Rakyat

All bills must usually be passed by both the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara (the Senate), before they are given Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Monarch).

Johnson Tan Han Seng v. Public Prosecutor

Johnson Tan Han Seng v. Public Prosecutor 1977 2 MLJ 66 is a Malaysian case concerning the lapsing of a Proclamation of Emergency by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King).

Lawrence Spitzig

He was conferred a Datukship by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in February 2009 for his many contributions to education in Malaysia.

Runme Shaw

For his contributions to the society, Runme Shaw received numerous awards including the Panglima Mangku Negara by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Negeri Sembilan

This school takes the name of the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, As of 2009, it is constituted of 980 students: 452 male and 528 female students.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong

RTM broadcasts this unique ceremony live, with the telecast starting at 8:50 in the morning with a nationwide simulcast.

All three branches of the Armed Forces – the Malaysian Army (represented by the Royal Malay Regiment, the Royal Armoured Corps and others), the Royal Malaysian Navy, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force – participate in the Trooping, in their No. 1 uniforms.


1993 amendments to the Constitution of Malaysia

The proposed amendments also came with the rule to allow commoners to criticise the Sultans, even the Yang di-Pertuan Agong without fear of the Sedition Act, with the exception of questioning the legitimacy of the monarchy of Malaysia.

Donald MacGillivray

After celebrating Malaya's independence (Hari Merdeka), MacGillivray was accompanied by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya and his consort, together with Malaya's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman to board the plane in Sungai Besi Airport.

Endon Mahmood

She was posthumously conferred the Seri Setia Mahkota Malaysia (SSM) which carries the title 'Tun' on 6 June 2009 in conjunction with the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Governor

In Malaysia, each of four non-monarchical states (Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak) has a ceremonial Governor styled Yang di-Pertua Negeri, appointed to renewable four-year terms by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the federal King of Malaysia on the advice of the Prime Minister after consulting the state governments.

King George V School, Seremban

Those that attended the opening ceremony includes Tuanku Muhammad Ibni al-marhum Tuanku Antah which is the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan; Sir Hugh Clifford, the High Counselor of the British colony; Mr. Woffle, Negeri Sembilan’s resident and J.M Meade, Negeri Sembilan’s school Inspectorate.

Malaysian Armed Forces Council

The Malaysian Armed Forces Council is a Malaysian military body established under Article 137 of the Constitution of Malaysia and is the constitutional body responsible (under the general authority of the King as Supreme Commander) for the command, discipline and administration of Malaysia's armed forces.

Tun Fuad Stephens

In 1973, Fuad Stephens was appointed as the governor of Sabah, known as the Yang di-Pertua Negara (the post was later known as Yang di-Pertua Negeri).

Tunku 'Abidin Muhriz

Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin was born on 6 July 1982 at University Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, as second son and child of Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir (now the reigning Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan) and Tuanku Aishah Rohani.

Tunku Ali Redhauddin Muhriz

Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tunku Muhriz was born on 26 April 1977 at University Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor), as elder son and child of Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir (now the reigning Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan) and Tuanku Aishah Rohani.

Yang di-Pertuan Negara

On December 22 of that year, the Constitution was amended, changing the title to President with retroactive effect from the date of independence.


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Abang Muhammad Salahuddin

Salahuddin was bestowed the nation's highest award — the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara which carries the title Tun, by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on June 7, 1978.

Bersih

After being granted an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to discuss the issue, Bersih subsequently agreed on 5 July 2011 to move the rally from the streets to Stadium Merdeka.

Jaafar of Negeri Sembilan

Malaysia achieved many milestones while he was the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, among them Malaysia's successful hosting of the 16th Commonwealth Games and APEC Summit, both in 1998.

Raja Permaisuri Agong

As the title "Yang di-Pertuan Agong" is commonly glossed as "King" in English, the title "Raja Permaisuri Agong" is commonly translated to "Queen", and in English the bearer is thus referred to as "Her Majesty" and addressed as "Your Majesty".

Sultan Mahmud

Sultan Mahmud Iskandar (1932–2010), 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia the 24th and present Sultan of Johor