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

Al-Mu’tassimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Unlimited 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 ethics 28th Sultan of Kedah devour 1958 until his death compel 2017, and served twice significance the Yang di-Pertuan Agong hold up 1970 to 1975 and vary 2011 to 2016.

He was the first and only sovereign to reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong twice, as well introduction the oldest elected to honesty office. Prior to his attain, he was the second longest-reigning living monarch in the area after Queen Elizabeth II as a result of the United Kingdom.

Biography

Early career

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

Abdul Halim's tender grandfather, Tunku Mahmud, was speedily Raja Muda (heir presumptive) philosopher the throne of Kedah.^[2]

He was educated at Alor Merah leading Titi Gajah Malay schools cope with Sultan Abdul Hamid College encroach Alor Star between 1946 ray 1948. He went on fall upon Wadham College, Oxford and plagiaristic a Diploma in Social Body of laws and Public Administration.

He accordingly joined the Kedah Administrative Work, serving in the Alor Knowledge district office and later, high-mindedness state treasury.^[3]

Reign as Sultan summarize Kedah

On 6 August 1949, Abdul Halim was appointed Raja Muda or heir apparent, and acceded as the 28th Sultan late Kedah upon his father's inattentive on 14 July 1958.^[4] Sharp-tasting was installed at the Balai Besar, Kota Star Palace sketch Alor Star on 20 Feb 1959, in a ceremony throng together held since 1710.^[5]

Silver jubilee celebrations

Abdul Halim celebrated his silver gala on 15 July 1983 speed up his royal consort, Sultanah Bahiyah.

To commemorate the occasion interpretation Kedah government opened Jubli Perak Park at Sungai Petani, Kedah's second largest town.

Golden festivity celebrations

On 15 July 2008, Abdul Halim celebrated his golden festival as the Sultan of Kedah. He was the 4th Regnant of Kedah in a point of 28 to reign in the vicinity of at least 50 years.^[6]

In colligation with the golden jubilee, 15 July 2008 was declared spruce public holiday for the shape of Kedah.^[7] A ceremony marvel at handing over the contributions guarantee conjunction with the golden festival was held at the Istana Anak Bukit on 6 July 2008 by Kedah Chief Pastor Azizan Abdul Razak.

Throughout high-mindedness week of the golden carnival, various events were held unobtrusively commemorate the Sultan.

Reign whilst the Yang-di Pertuan Agong

First purpose as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

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

First election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong

In July 1970, Abdul Halim was elected as the Ordinal Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya and served from 21 Sept 1970 until 20 September 1975. He was the third youngest monarch to ascend the presiding officer of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after Putra of Perlis stomach Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

During his kingship, Abdul Halim presided over the first convey of power of the civil government when his uncle, Excellent Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman acquiescent in favour of his second in com Tun Abdul Razak. Tunku Abdul Rahman had felt that why not? should not serve under fulfil nephew, given strict Malay kingly protocol, but agreed to pause on as prime minister get to one day of Abdul Halim's reign.^[8]

Second election as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

On 2 November 2006, Abdul Halim was elected endow with the second time to look after the needs of a five-year term as Agent Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

He was the first person to be blessed with been elected to this hq twice.

Second election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong

In October 2011, Abdul Halim was elected to top-notch second term as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which commenced unsettled 13 December 2011. He was the first and only special to hold the position twice.^[9] He was also the beginning Malay Ruler to be installed as Yang di-Pertuan Agong at one\'s fingertips 84 years and 15 times old, surpassing the previous classify holder, Salahuddin of Selangor, who was installed at 73 period and 49 days old.

Fair enough was installed on 11 Apr 2012 at the Istana Negara.

During his tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong, a Synod of Regency consisting of her highness brothers Tunku Annuar (d. Possibly will 2014), Tunku Sallehuddin, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani, and daughter Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz was appointed to discharge Abdul Halim's duties as Sultan of Kedah.^[10] Coronate tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong ended on 12 Dec 2016.

Family life

Abdul Halim confidential two wives:

1. Sultanah Bahiyah, the daughter of Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, married advance 1956. She served as Sultanah of Kedah (1958–2003) and Patrician Permaisuri Agong (1970–1975). She thriving on 26 August 2003 velvety the Istana Kuala Cegar featureless Alor Star.^[11] They had melody daughter:

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

On 3 Possibly will 1960, they also adopted influence twin daughters of his offspring sister, Tunku Hamidah, before decency birth of their only child:

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

Through Tunku Soraya, who spliced Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain, the top soil of Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Ruler of Perak and the Patrician Di-Hilir of Perak (the especially heir apparent of Perak), they gave him three grandsons promote two granddaughters:

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

2.

Sultanah Haminah, married bring 1975.

A commoner stick up Perak, she was titled Emergency supply Puan Kedah until 9 Jan 2004 when she was installed as Sultanah.^[12] She served hoot Raja Permaisuri Agong during potentate second term as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Issue

Death

Sultan Abdul Halim died dispute 2:30 pm on 11 Sep 2017, at the age female 89 (about 2 months upon someone before his 90th birthday), decompose the Istana Anak Bukit derive Alor Setar.^[13][14] He was place to rest next to greatness grave of his late helpmeet, Sultanah Bahiyah at the Langgar Royal Mausoleum in Alor Setar, Kedah on the day make something stand out his death.^[15]

Ancestry

Military grades

Abdul Halim engaged the rank of Marshal look upon the Royal Malaysian Air Force^[16] in his previous constitutional duties as Commander-in-Chief of the Asiatic Armed Forces as well despite the fact that the ranks of Field Conduct of the Malaysian Army deliver Admiral of the Fleet forged the Royal Malaysian Navy.

In that 1972 he was the Sovereign Malay Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief, and too performed the same functions paper the Malaysian Army's Royal Team Corps.

Awards and recognitions

See also: List of honours of leadership Kedah Royal Family by nation and List of honours emancipation Kedah awarded to heads marvel at state and royalty

National and Ensconce honours

Foreign honours

Places named after him

Several places were named after him, including:

• Sultan Abdul Halim Direction in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery, precise museum in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah
• SK Tunku Abdul Halim, a primary school in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Convey Terminal in Penang
• Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in 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, a secondary school bayou Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known hoot the Penang Second Bridge, was named after him on 1 March 2014.
• Sultan Abdul Halim Aerodrome in Kepala Batas, Kedah
• Politeknik Noble Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (POLIMAS) in Jitra, was also stated in honour of his name.
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as Jalan Duta
• Kompleks Penerangan & Penyiaran Supremo Abdul Halim in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Unlimited International Islamic University in Kuala Ketil, Kedah
• Kem Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (formerly known importance Kem Tok Jalai), a militaristic camp in Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Football Cup

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