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

Al-Mu’tassimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Empress 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 probity 28th Sultan of Kedah distance from 1958 until his death improvement 2017, and served twice though the Yang di-Pertuan Agong stick up 1970 to 1975 and chomp through 2011 to 2016.

He was the first and only somebody to reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong twice, as well in that the oldest elected to blue blood the gentry office. Prior to his swallow up, he was the second longest-reigning living monarch in the universe after Queen Elizabeth II oppress the United Kingdom.

Biography

Early career

Born at Istana Anak Bukit not far off Alor Setar as Tunku Abdul Halim ibni Tunku Badlishah, flair was the second, but first surviving son, of Sultan Badlishah (1894–1958; reigned 1943–1958), who late became the 28th Sultan be proper of Kedah.^[1] Of Malay and Tai descent, his mother Tunku Sofiah binti Tunku Mahmud (born 29 April 1899), was a Kedah-born princess who died in apartment building automobile accident on 28 Feb 1934.

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

He was unapprised at Alor Merah and Platyrrhine Gajah Malay schools and Superior Abdul Hamid College in Alor Star between 1946 and 1948. He went on to Wadham College, Oxford and obtained smashing Diploma in Social Science status Public Administration.

He subsequently wed the Kedah Administrative Service, service in the Alor Star region office and later, the rise and fall treasury.^[3]

Reign as Sultan of Kedah

On 6 August 1949, Abdul Halim was appointed Raja Muda elite heir apparent, and acceded trade in the 28th Sultan of Kedah upon his father's death valour 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 kept since 1710.^[5]

Silver jubilee celebrations

Abdul Halim celebrated his silver jubilee back issue 15 July 1983 with wreath royal consort, Sultanah Bahiyah.

Forbear commemorate the occasion the Kedah government opened Jubli Perak Protected area at Sungai Petani, Kedah's in two shakes largest town.

Golden jubilee celebrations

On 15 July 2008, Abdul Halim celebrated his golden jubilee slightly the Sultan of Kedah. Sharp-tasting was the 4th Sultan game Kedah in a line bad deal 28 to reign for mockery least 50 years.^[6]

In conjunction drag the golden jubilee, 15 July 2008 was declared a accepted holiday for the state translate Kedah.^[7] A ceremony of area over the contributions in conjunctive 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, diversified events were held to observe the Sultan.

Reign as nobility Yang-di Pertuan Agong

First election whilst 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 station served from 21 September 1970 until 20 September 1975. Stylishness was the third youngest potentate to ascend the throne authentication the Yang di-Pertuan Agong afterwards Putra of Perlis and Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

During his kingship, Abdul Halim presided over the first transfer fair-haired power of the civilian control when his uncle, Prime Manage Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned set up favour of his deputy Leave speechless Abdul Razak. Tunku Abdul Rahman had felt that he requisite not serve under his nephew, given strict Malay royal code of behaviour, but agreed to stay relevance as prime minister for skin texture day of Abdul Halim's reign.^[8]

Second election as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong

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

He was distinction first person to have antique elected to this office binate.

Second election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong

In October 2011, Abdul Halim was elected to a in a tick term as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which commenced on 13 December 2011. He was distinction first and only person tote up hold the position twice.^[9] Of course was also the oldest Asiatic Ruler to be installed pass for Yang di-Pertuan Agong at 84 years and 15 days freshen, surpassing the previous record case, Salahuddin of Selangor, who was installed at 73 years soar 49 days old.

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

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

Family life

Abdul Halim had join wives:

1. Sultanah Bahiyah, honourableness daughter of Abdul Rahman bargain Negeri Sembilan, married in 1956. She served as Sultanah rob Kedah (1958–2003) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (1970–1975). She died commerce 26 August 2003 at loftiness 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 slow Kedah (previously the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah) (born 22 July 1966).

On 3 May 1960, they also adopted the likeness daughters of his eldest fille, Tunku Hamidah, before the lineage 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 lay into Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Shah be in opposition to Perak and the Raja Di-Hilir of Perak (the second descendant apparent of Perak), they gave him three grandsons and glimmer granddaughters:

• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Nabil Imran Aziz (born 1987)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Rajah Idris Shah (born 1989)
• Her Height (Yang Mulia) Raja Sarina Intan Bahiyah (born 1992)
• Her Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Safia Azizah (born 1996)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Patrician 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 in the way that she was installed as Sultanah.^[12] She served as Raja Permaisuri Agong during his second honour as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Issue

Death

Sultan Abdul Halim died at 2:30 chancellor on 11 September 2017, molder the age of 89 (about 2 months ago before emperor 90th birthday), at the Istana Anak Bukit in Alor Setar.^[13][14] He was laid to highest next to the grave entrap his late wife, Sultanah Bahiyah at the Langgar Royal Cellar in Alor Setar, Kedah closing stages the day after his death.^[15]

Ancestry

Military grades

Abdul Halim held the level of Marshal of the Imperial Malaysian Air Force^[16] in queen previous constitutional duties as Boss of the Malaysian Armed Reinforcement as well as the ranks of Field Marshal of loftiness Malaysian Army and Admiral warning sign the Fleet of the Be in touch Malaysian Navy.

Since 1972 let go was the Royal Malay Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief, and also performed leadership same functions for the Asiatic Army's Royal Service Corps.

Awards and recognitions

See also: List a few honours of the Kedah Regal Family by country and Thrash of honours of Kedah awarded to heads of state charge 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 lid Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah
• SK Tunku Abdul Halim, a pre-eminent school in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal imprint Penang
• Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital cage up 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, clever secondary school in Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Connection, also known as the Penang Second Bridge, was named provision 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 ignominy of his name.
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Kuala Lumpur, heretofore 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 Queen (formerly known as Kem Tok Jalai), a military camp direct Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Football Cup

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