Salahuddin of Selangor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Salahuddinصلاح الدين |
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong XI | |||||||||
Salahuddin in August 2001
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong | |||||||||
| Reign | 26 April 1999 – 21 November 2001 | ||||||||
| Installation | 23 September 1999 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Ja'afar of Negeri Sembilan | ||||||||
| Successor | Sirajuddin of Perlis | ||||||||
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad | ||||||||
| Sultan of Selangor | |||||||||
| Reign | 3 September 1960 – 21 November 2001 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 28 June 1961 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Hisamuddin | ||||||||
| Successor | Sharafuddin | ||||||||
| Menteri Besar |
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| Born | 8 March 1926 Istana Bandar Temasha, Jugra, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Federated Malay States, British Malaya |
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| Died | 21 November 2001 (aged 75) Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Burial | 22 November 2001 Royal Mausoleum, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia |
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Raja Nur Saidatul-Ihsan, Paduka Bonda Raja
(m. 1943; div. 1956)Che' Mahiran
(div. 1954)Tengku Ampuan Rahimah
(m. 1956; died 1993)Sharifa Salmah
(m. 1961; div. 1962)Permaisuri Siti Aishah
(m. 1990) |
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| House | Opu Daeng Celak | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah | ||||||||
| Mother | Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Binti Almarhum Raja Ahmad | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj (born 8 March 1926 – died 21 November 2001) was a very important leader in Malaysia. He was the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. This is like being the king of the whole country. He was also the eighth Sultan of Selangor, which is a state in Malaysia.
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Early Life and Education
Sultan Salahuddin was born as Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah on March 8, 1926. His birthplace was the Istana Bandar Temasha in Jugra, Kuala Langat. He was the oldest son of Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah. His mother was Tengku Ampuan Raja Jemaah.
He started school in 1934 at Pengkalan Batu Malay School in Klang. Later, in 1936, he went to the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He studied there until 1941, when World War II began. After the war, he traveled to England in 1947. He spent two years studying at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.
When he returned from the United Kingdom, he worked for the government. He started as a trainee officer in the Selangor Survey Department. After that, he worked as an Inspector of Schools for eight years. In 1952, he took a short military course. He became a captain and later a major in the Malay Military Troop.
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah took on royal duties early. He was named Tengku Laksamana of Selangor in 1946. Then, in 1950, he became the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor.
When his father, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, passed away, Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah became the eighth Sultan of Selangor. This happened on September 3, 1960. He was officially installed as Sultan on June 28, 1961. His full title became Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.
As Sultan, he also held military titles. In 1984, he became the Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Before that, he was the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force since 1966.
Important Decisions as Sultan
Sultan Salahuddin made a big decision in 1974. He signed an agreement to give Kuala Lumpur from Selangor to the Federal Government. This made Kuala Lumpur a Federal Territory. It is said that the Sultan was sad and cried after signing. He loved the city, but he did it for the good of all Malaysia. The Kota Darul Ehsan arch was built in 1981 to remember this event. It stands at the border of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Sultan Salahuddin also helped create Shah Alam. This city became the new capital of Selangor in 1978. He believed Selangor needed a new, modern capital. Many buildings and roads in Shah Alam are named after him.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah was chosen as the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong on April 26, 1999. He was installed on September 11, 1999. He was the second oldest ruler to be chosen for this role.
During his time as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, another area became a Federal Territory. This was Putrajaya, which was also part of Selangor. It became a Federal Territory in 2001. A main road in Putrajaya, Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, is named after him.
Sadly, Sultan Salahuddin passed away while still in office. He died on November 21, 2001, in Kuala Lumpur. He had a heart operation a few months before, but he did not fully recover. He was buried in the Royal Mausoleum near Sultan Sulaiman Mosque in Klang.
Family Life
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah had several wives.
His first wife was Raja Nur Saidatul Ihsan. They later divorced. She was the mother of:
- Tengku Nor Halija
- Tengku Idris Shah, who later became Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah
- Tengku Puteri Sofiah
- Tengku Sulaiman Shah
- Tengku Puteri Zahariah
- Tengku Fatimah
- Tengku Abdul Samad
- Tengku Puteri Arafiah
- Tengku Puteri Aishah
His second wife was Che Maheram binti Muhammad Rais. She had one son:
- Tengku Ahmad Shah
His royal wife, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, passed away in 1993. She was from the Langkat royal family in Sumatra. She was the mother of:
- Tengku Puteri Nor Marina
- Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan
His last wife was Tuanku Siti Aishah. She became his Raja Permaisuri Agong. She was much younger than him, and at 29, she was the youngest person to hold that important position.
Hobbies and Interests
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah enjoyed many activities. He was a very keen sportsman. He especially loved playing golf, both in Malaysia and other countries. The Sultan also enjoyed sailing and collecting old cars. He liked to keep animals and grow orchids. Visiting other countries was another one of his interests. He did this to learn more and gain new experiences.
Legacy and Memorials
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Many important places and projects are named after Sultan Salahuddin. This is to honor his contributions.
Educational Institutions
- SMK Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Shah Alam
- SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Kajang
- SAMT Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, a secondary school in Sabak
- Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam
Buildings and Facilities
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building, the state government building in Shah Alam
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, the state mosque of Selangor in Shah Alam
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court Building in Shah Alam
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque in Petaling Jaya
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang
- KD Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, a naval base in Pulau Indah
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Power Station in Kapar
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Arts and Cultural Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Roads and Bridges
- Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, a main road in Putrajaya
- Jalan Sultan Salahuddin and Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin, major roads in Kuala Lumpur
- Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, a major road in Kuala Lumpur
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Bridge in Kuala Selangor
Other Memorials
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club (KGSAAS) in Shah Alam
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery, a royal museum in Klang
Honours and Titles
| Styles of Salahuddin |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah had a very long and special title. It was: Duli Yang Maha Mulia 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.
He received many awards and honours throughout his life. These came from Selangor, other states in Malaysia, and even from other countries. These awards showed how respected and important he was as a leader.
