Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj ( Jawi: ; 8 March 1926 – 21 November 2001) was the 11th
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
of
Malaysia
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Born on at 3:30 pm. Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah on Monday 8 March 1926 at
Istana Bandar Temasha ''Istana'' is an Indonesian and Malay word meaning "palace".
Notable Istanas
* Istana Alam Shah, the official palace of the Sultan of Selangor
* Istana Besar, 19th- and early 20th-century residence of the Sultan of Johor
* Istana Bogor, one of th ...
Raja Jemaah
Tengku Ampuan Hajah Jemaah binti Almarhum Raja Ahmad ( Jawi: تڠكو امڤوان حاجه جماعه بنت المرحوم راج احمد; - ) was the second Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia during the brief reign of her husband, Sultan Hi ...
binti Al-Marhum Raja Ahmad.
He received his early education at the Pengkalan Batu Malay School in Klang in 1934. In 1936, he furthered his studies at the
Malay College Kuala Kangsar
The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (abbreviated MCKK; ; ) is a premier residential school in Malaysia. It is an elite all-boys and all- Malay school in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. It is sometimes dubbed "the Eton College of the East".
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until 1941 when World War II began. After World War II, he went to England in 1947 and studied at the
School of Oriental and African Studies
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,
University of London
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for two years.
Upon his return from the United Kingdom, he served with the Civil Service Department as a Trainee Officer with the Selangor Survey Department. He later served as an Inspector of Schools for eight years.
In 1952, he attended a short-term course at the Malay Military Troop in Port Dickson for six months and was commissioned with the Queen Commission in the rank of captain. Thereafter, he was promoted to the rank of major.
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was appointed as the Tengku Laksamana of Selangor on 1 August 1946 and as the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor on 13 May 1950.
On the demise of his father, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah became the eighth Sultan of Selangor with the title ''Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah'' on 3 September 1960 and was installed as the 8th Sultan on 28 June 1961.
On 26 April 1984, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was appointed as Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy by the Malaysian Armed Forces in place of the position of Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force which he held since 1966.
Sultan Salahuddin was the Sultan who signed the
cession
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of
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Selangor
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to the Federal Government to form a Federal Territory on 1 February 1974. The Sultan cried after the signing as he was very fond and proud of the city, but he did it for the greater good of
Malaysia
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. The
Kota Darul Ehsan
Kota Darul Ehsan is a row of arches symbolizing the border on Malaysian Federal Highway between the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian state of Selangor. Erected on Federal Route , it is the biggest arch in Malaysia.
History
As ...
arch was erected along the
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at the border of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to commemorate the event in 1981.
Sultan Salahuddin was a founder of
Shah Alam
Shah Alam () is a city and the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia and situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor ...
, the new
Selangor
Selangor (; ), also known by its Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 Malaysian states. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east ...
state capital in 1978. He said that for Selangor to become a modern state, it would need a new state capital as Kuala Lumpur had become a Federal Territory. At that time Klang was the state capital after the cession of Kuala Lumpur when the Sultan founded Shah Alam. Many buildings and roads in Shah Alam are named after him.
Salahuddin held the rank of Marshal of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Field Marshal of the Malaysian Army and Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Malaysian Navy as per constitutional provisions making him as the second royal military officer to become supreme commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
He was the second oldest ruler to be elected as the eleventh
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
on 26 April 1999 and installed on 11 September 1999.
The cession of Putrajaya, which was formerly
Selangor
Selangor (; ), also known by its Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 Malaysian states. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east ...
territory, to the Federal Government in 2001 to become a Federal Territory occurred during his reign as
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
. The Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Putrajaya was named after him.
However, after reigning for two years and 6 months, he died in office on 21 November 2001 at the Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He underwent a heart operation to put a pacemaker two months prior to his death, which he did not fully recover from. He was buried in the Royal Mausoleum near
Sultan Sulaiman Mosque
Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque ( ms, 1=Masjid Diraja Sultan Sulaiman) is Selangor's royal mosque, which is located in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was constructed by the British in the early 1932 and was officially opened in 1933 by the late ...
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah married at least four wives.
His first wife and cousin, HRH ''Paduka Bonda Raja'' Raja Nur Saidatul Ihsan binti Al Marhum ''Raja Bendahara'' Tengku Badar Shah, whom he later divorced, bore:
# Tengku Nor Halija
# Tengku Idris Shah, later
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj ( Jawi: ; born 24 December 1945) is the ninth and current Sultan of the Malaysian state of Selangor. He ascended the throne on 22 November 2001, succeedi ...
# Tengku Puteri Sofiah (died 8 June 2017)
# ''Tengku Laksamana'' Tengku Sulaiman Shah
# Tengku Puteri Zahariah (Ku Yah)
# Tengku Fatimah
# ''Tengku Panglima Besar'' Tengku Abdul Samad
# Tengku Puteri Arafiah
# Tengku Puteri Aishah (died 30 July 2012)
Che Maheram binti Muhammad Rais, his second wife, bore him:
# ''Tengku Panglima Raja'' Tengku Ahmad Shah
His royal consort,
Tengku Ampuan Rahimah
Tengku Ampuan Hajah Rahimah binti Almarhum Sultan Abdul Aziz Langkat (4 August 1929 – 27 June 1993) was the ''Tengku Ampuan of Selangor'', Malaysia during the reign of her husband, Sultan Salahuddin of Selangor.
Biography
She was born on 4 ...
binti Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah of the
Langkat
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royal family in Sumatra died in 1993 before his election as
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
. She was the mother of:
# Tengku Puteri Nor Marina
# Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan
His last wife, commoner Tuanku Siti Aishah binti Abdul Rahman, served as his
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
. Being fifty years younger than him, she was also the youngest ever occupant of that office – only 29 at her succession to the throne.
Hobbies and interests
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was a keen sportsman. His interest in golf is well-known within and outside the country. The Sultan also loved sailing, collecting antique cars, rearing animals and planting orchids. He also likes visiting foreign countries to widen his knowledge and experience.
Legacy
Several projects and institutions were named after the Sultan, including:
Educational institutions
* SMK Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Shah Alam, Selangor
* SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Kajang, Selangor
* SAMT Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Sabak, Selangor
* Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam, Selangor
Buildings
*
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Building is Selangor's state secretariat building. It is located at Bukit SUK, Section 5, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It was constructed between 1982 and 1984. The building was officially opened on 2 February 1985 ...
, Selangor's state secretariat building in Shah Alam, Selangor
* Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, Selangor's state mosque in Shah Alam, Selangor
* Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court Building, a court building in Shah Alam, Selangor
*
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque
The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque is the first mosque in the old town of Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
See also
* Islam in Malaysia
Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence.Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, an airport in Subang, Selangor
* KD Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, a TLDM naval base in Pulau Indah, Klang, Selangor
*
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Power Station {{Infobox power station
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, a power station in Kapar, Selangor
* Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Arts and Cultural Centre at
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Jalan Sultan Salahuddin
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin (formerly Swettenham Road) is a major road in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was named after Sultan Salahuddin, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor, the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
List of junctions ...
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club, formerly known as Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, is a golf course in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consis ...
(KGSAAS), a major golf club in Shah Alam, Selangor
* Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery, a royal gallery located in Klang, Selangor
Honours
Salahuddin's full style and title was: ''
Duli Yang Maha Mulia
Duli Yang Maha Mulia (Jawi script: دولي يڠ مها موليا, ) is the title of the state anthem of Selangor, Malaysia, adopted in 1967. The lyricist is unknown but the music was written by Saiful Bahri, who also wrote and composed the M ...
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj, Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Selangor Darul Ehsan Serta Segala Daerah Takluknya''.
Order of the Crown of Selangor
The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Selangor (Bahasa Melayu: ''Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Selangor Yang Amat Mulia'') is an order awarded by Sultan of Selangor as a reward for general services to the sultan and state of Selangor. It was foun ...
(since 6 June 1961)
* Grand Master of the Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (since 30 September 1985)
* Meritorious Service Medal
Honours of Malaysia
* (as
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
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from 26 April 1999 to 21 November 2001) :
** Grand Master and recipient of the
Order of the Royal House of Malaysia
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(26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master and recipient of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (28 August 1961) (26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master of the
Order of the Defender of the Realm
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(26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master of the
Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
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The order was instituted ...
(26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master of the
Order of Merit of Malaysia
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(26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master of the Order for Important Services (Malaysia) (26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
** Grand Master of the Order of the Royal Household of Malaysia (26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001)
* :
** Member 1st class of the
Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang
The Most Esteemed Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang ( Malay: ''Darjah Kerabat Sri Indera Mahkota Pahang Yang Amat Dihormati'') is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Pahang.
History
Instituted on 25 May 1967, the order is awarde ...
(DK I) (14 July 1987)
* :
** First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I) (1975)
* :
** Member of the
Royal Family Order of Kedah
The Most Illustrious Royal Family Order of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: ''Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Mulia Kedah'') is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.
History
It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 February 1964.
Classes
It ...
(DK)
* :
** Recipient of the Royal Family Order or ''Star of Yunus'' (DK) (10 July 1966)
* :
** Member of the
Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan
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(DKNS)
* :
** Recipient of the
Royal Family Order of Perak
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(DK) – currently : (19 April 1986)
* :
** Recipient of the
Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail
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(DK)
* :
** Member first class of the
Family Order of Terengganu
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History
It was founded by Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu o ...
(DK I) (21 June 1964)
* :
** Grand Commander of the
Order of Kinabalu
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Background
The Illustrious Order of Kinabalu is established by virtue of Section 3(a) of State Honou ...
Order of Boyaca
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* : Knight of the
Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
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(2001)
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Utusan Malaysia
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Utusan Malaysia
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