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Khaleeda
خالدة‎
Khaleeda Bustamam pada 2020.jpg
Khaleeda in 2020
Consort of the Regent of Johor
Tenure 28 January 2024 – present
Predecessor Raja Zarith Sofiah
Consort of the Crown Prince of Johor
Tenure 24 October 2014 – present
Predecessor Raja Zarith Sofiah
Born Khaleeda binti Bustamam
(1993-07-16) 16 July 1993 (age 32)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Spouse
Tunku Ismail
(m. 2014)
Issue
  • Tunku Khalsom Aminah Sofiah
  • Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil
  • Tunku Abu Bakar Ibrahim
  • Tunku Zahrah Zarith Aziyah
Regnal name
Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda of Johor
House Temenggong (by marriage)
Father Bustamam bin Daud
Mother Aziyah binti Abdul Aziz
Religion Sunni Islam


Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda of Johor (born Khaleeda binti Bustamam on July 16, 1993) is the wife of Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim. He is the Crown Prince of the Malaysian state of Johor. Because of her marriage, she is known as the Consort of the Regent and Crown Prince of Johor. This means she is a royal partner to the future ruler.

Early Life and Education

Khaleeda binti Bustamam was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 16, 1993. She is the fifth child of Bustamam bin Daud and Aziyah binti Abdul Aziz.

School Days

She went to Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Taman Seri Gombak in Selangor from 2001 to 2003. During this time, she enjoyed activities like dance and track and field sports.

Studying in England

Later, Khaleeda moved to England when her mother worked for Malaysia in the United Kingdom. She attended St. George's School at Hanover Square. After that, she went to Westminster Academy in London, starting in 2004.

Return to Malaysia

In 2009, she came back to Malaysia. She studied at the Sri Utama School in Kuala Lumpur and finished her studies there in 2010. Khaleeda is good at languages and can speak Malay, English, and Spanish fluently.

Personal Life and Family

Khaleeda married Tunku Ismail, the Crown Prince of Johor, on October 24, 2014. Their wedding was a private event held at Istana Bukit Serene.

Royal Title

After her marriage, she received the special title of Che' Puan. This title is similar to "Lady" in English. It is given to the wife of a Crown Prince who was not born into a royal family.

Her Children

Khaleeda and Tunku Ismail have four children:

  • Their first child, a daughter, was born on June 25, 2016. Her name is Tunku Khalsom Aminah Sofiah.
  • Their second child, a son, was born on October 14, 2017. He is named Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil Abu Bakar Ibrahim. He is also known as the Raja Muda of Johor.
  • Their third child, another son, was born on July 17, 2019. His name is Tunku Abu Bakar Ibrahim.
  • Their fourth child, a second daughter, was born on April 21, 2021. Her name is Tunku Zahrah Zarith Aziyah.

Public Roles and Responsibilities

Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda has important roles in public life.

University Leadership

Since 2021, she has been the Pro-Chancellor of University of Technology Malaysia. This means she helps lead and support the university.

Girl Guides Association

She is also the president of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association for the Johor State Branch. In this role, she helps guide and support young girls in Johor.

Royal Titles and Honours

Styles of
Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor
Standard of the Tunku Mahkota's Consort
Reference style Her Highness
Spoken style Your Highness
Alternative style Che' Puan Mahkota

On January 7, 2024, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, announced a special command. He declared that Khaleeda would be officially known as Her Highness Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor in all formal communications.

Royal Awards

Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor has received several important royal awards from Johor:

  • She received the First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I) on March 23, 2019. This is a very high honour.
  • She was also given the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) on March 15, 2015. This award also gave her the title of Datin Paduka.
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