Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ismail Nasiruddinإسماعيل ناصرالدين |
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong IV | |||||||||
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong | |||||||||
| Reign | 21 September 1965 – 20 September 1970 | ||||||||
| Installation | 11 April 1966 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Putra of Perlis | ||||||||
| Successor | Abdul Halim of Kedah | ||||||||
| Prime Minister | Tunku Abdul Rahman | ||||||||
| Sultan of Terengganu | |||||||||
| Reign | 16 December 1945 – 20 September 1979 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 6 June 1949 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Ali Shah | ||||||||
| Successor | Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah | ||||||||
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Tengku Mohamad Sultan Ahmad
Kamaruddin Idris Mohd Daud Abdul Samad Ibrahim Fikri Mohammad Mahmood Sulaiman Nik Hassan Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Mokhtar |
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| Born | 27 January 1907 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya |
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| Died | 20 September 1979 (aged 72) Istana Badariah, Padang Seri Negara, Mukim Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
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| Burial | 21 September 1979 Abidin Mosque, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
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| Spouse | Che Wan Aminah Binti Wan Cik Tengku Tengah Zaharah Binti Tengku Umar Tengku Intan Zaharah
(m. 1944)Che Jarah Binti Abdullah |
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| Issue | Tengku Wuk Fatima Sabariah Tengku Zaharah Putri Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Tengku Abdul Malik Shah Tengku Ibrahim Shah Tengku Abdullah Sulaiman Shah Tengku Zaleha Putri Tengku Nur Azia Iman Putri Tengku Zainah Putri Tengku Maria Noraishah Putri Tengku Ramlah Azizah Putri |
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| House | House of Bendahara | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Haji Zainal Abidin III Mu’azzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad | ||||||||
| Mother | Cik Maimunah Binti Abdullah | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah was a very important leader in Malaysia. He was the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (which is like the King of Malaysia). He was also the sixteenth Sultan of Terengganu, a state in Malaysia.
He was born on 27 January 1907 and passed away on 20 September 1979. His full name was Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Zainal Abidin III Mu’azzam Shah.
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Early Life and Career
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah was born in Kuala Terengganu. He was the fifth son of Sultan Zainal Abidin III, who ruled Terengganu from 1881 to 1918. His mother was Cik Maimuna binti Abdullah.
He went to school at the Kuala Terengganu Malay School and later at the Malay College. In 1929, he started working in the Terengganu government. He held various important roles.
For example, in 1934, he became an Assistant Collector of Land Revenue. In 1935, he worked as an aide to his older half-brother, Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah. He even went with Sultan Sulaiman to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.
Later, he became a Registrar for the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He also served as a minister in the Terengganu state cabinet. In 1941, he was promoted to Terengganu State Secretary.
Becoming Sultan of Terengganu
Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah passed away in 1942. His son, Sultan Ali Shah, was then recognized as the new Sultan by the Japanese, who were in charge of Malaya at the time. The Thai government also recognized Sultan Ali when they took over the administration of Terengganu in 1943.
However, when the British returned after World War II, they decided not to recognize Sultan Ali Shah. The British Military Administration wanted to remove him.
On 5 November 1945, the Terengganu State Council decided to remove Sultan Ali. They then appointed Tengku Ismail as the new Sultan of Terengganu. He became known as Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah. He was officially installed as Sultan on 6 June 1949. His family has continued to rule Terengganu ever since.
Serving Malaysia as Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah was chosen to be the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. He served in this important role from 21 September 1965 to 20 September 1970.
During his time as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Malaysia became more active on the world stage. Many important leaders from around the world visited Malaysia. These included US President Lyndon B. Johnson, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.
The country also became more secure during his reign. A conflict with Indonesia, called the Konfrontasi, came to an end. The Philippines also started to have normal relations with Malaysia again.
In 1969, Sultan Ismail wanted to step down due to health reasons. However, the Prime Minister at the time, Tunku Abdul Rahman, convinced him to stay. Sultan Ismail's reign was described as "a most eventful and glorious one."
He launched the Rukun Negara, which is Malaysia's national philosophy, on 31 August 1970. This philosophy guides Malaysians to live together peacefully and with understanding.
Family Life
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah was married four times and had several children. One of his sons, Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, later became the Sultan of Terengganu after him.
He was also an amateur photographer. He took many photos from 1923 until his death in 1979. His grandson has even published a book about his photography.
Death and Burial
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah passed away on 20 September 1979 in Kuala Terengganu. He was buried the next day at the Abidin Mosque Royal Mausoleum in Kuala Terengganu.
Places Named After Him
Many places in Malaysia are named after Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah to honor his contributions. These include:
- Jalan Sultan Ismail, a road in Kuala Lumpur
- Sultan Ismail LRT Station in Kuala Lumpur
- Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium in Kuala Terengganu
- Sultan Ismail Power Station in Paka, Terengganu
- Several schools, such as SK Sultan Ismail and SMK Sultan Ismail 1.
Awards and Recognitions
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah received many awards and honors throughout his life, both from Malaysia and other countries. These awards recognized his leadership and service.
He was the founding Grand Master of the Family Order of Terengganu and the Order of the Crown of Terengganu. As Yang di-Pertuan Agong, he was also the founder and recipient of the Order of the Royal House of Malaysia.
He also received honors from other countries, including:
- The Order of St Michael and St George from the United Kingdom
- The Order of Sikatuna from the Philippines
- The Bundesverdienstkreuz from West Germany
- The Grand Order of Mugunghwa from South Korea
- The Order of the Chrysanthemum from Japan
- The Order of Pahlavi from Iran
- The Order of the Queen of Sheba from Ethiopia
- The Star of the Republic of Indonesia from Indonesia
