Sirajuddin of Perlis facts for kids
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Sirajuddin in 2018
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| King of Malaysia | |||||||||
| Reign | 13 December 2001 – 12 December 2006 | ||||||||
| Installation | 25 April 2002 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Salahuddin | ||||||||
| Successor | Mizan Zainal Abidin | ||||||||
| Raja of Perlis | |||||||||
| Reign | 17 April 2000 – present | ||||||||
| Installation | 7 May 2001 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Putra | ||||||||
| Heir apparent | Faizuddin | ||||||||
| Born | 17 May 1943 Arau, Perlis, Japanese occupied Malaya |
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| Spouse |
Tengku Fauziah binti Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid
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| House | Jamalullail | ||||||||
| Father | Tuanku Syed Putra Ibni Almarhum Tuan Syed Hassan Jamalullail | ||||||||
| Mother | Tengku Budriah Binti Almarhum Tengku Ismail | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail (born on 17 May 1943) is the current Raja of Perlis. A Raja is like a king or ruler of a state in Malaysia. He has been the Raja since 2000. Before that, he was also the twelfth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which means he was the King of Malaysia, from 2001 to 2006.
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Early Life and School Days
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis. He was the second of ten children. His parents were Raja Putra of Perlis and Raja Perempuan Budriah.
He started school at Arau Malay School. Then, from 1950, he went to primary schools in Penang. In 1956, he began his secondary education at Penang Free School. Later, he moved to England to study at Wellingborough School until 1963. After that, he trained to be an army officer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England from 1964 to 1965.
Joining the Army
After returning from England, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin joined the Malaysian army. His first job was as a second lieutenant in the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps in 1965. He served in different parts of Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak in 1966 and 1967. He also served in Pahang for several years. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1967.
He left the army in 1969 but rejoined in 1970 as a Captain. He was promoted to major in 1972. Today, he is a Colonel and leads Regiment 504 of the Army Reserve Unit.
Becoming the Raja of Perlis
In October 1960, while he was still a student, he was named the Raja Muda, which means Crown Prince, of Perlis. He officially became the 12th Ruler of Perlis on 17 April 2000. This happened the day after his father, Putra of Perlis, passed away. His father had been the Raja since 1945 and was the longest-reigning monarch in the world at that time.
Serving as King of Malaysia
Malaysia has a special system where different state rulers take turns being the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or King of Malaysia. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was chosen as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His time as King started on 13 December 2001. This was earlier than expected because the previous King, Sultan Salahuddin of Selangor, passed away in November 2001.
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin's term as King of Malaysia ended on 12 December 2006.
Family Life and Hobbies
On 15 February 1967, he married Tuanku Tengku Fauziah in Kelantan. She became the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was the Regent of Perlis for the first time when his parents traveled abroad in 1967.
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has two children:
- His son, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra, is the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis.
- His daughter, Sharifah Fazira, is the Tengku Puteri Mahkota of Perlis.
He has traveled to many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan.
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin enjoys sports. His favorite sports are golf, tennis, and football. He is a big fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football club. He has been involved in sports organizations, serving as Chairman of the Putra Golf Club and patron of the Association of Football Referees of Perlis. He was also the Chairman of the Football Association of Perlis for 18 years.
Helping His Community
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is very involved in helping the people of Perlis. He leads many community organizations:
- He was Chairman of the Rayuan Binaan Wisma Pahlawan Negeri Perlis.
- He was Chairman of the Association of Malaysian Ex-Servicemen in Perlis for five years.
- He has been Chairman of the Rayuan Derma Hari Pahlawan Negeri Perlis since 1972.
- He is the patron of the 4B Youth Movement of Perlis.
He cares a lot about education. In 1986, the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation was created. This foundation helps many students from Perlis study in Malaysia and other countries. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is the Chairman of this foundation.
He also plays a direct role in religious matters. He was appointed President of the Islamic Council of Perlis. He makes sure that religious affairs in the state follow the 'Ahlis Sunnah Waljamaah' teachings. He often talks with religious leaders in Perlis.
Awards and Special Titles
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Tuanku |
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin holds high ranks in the Malaysian Armed Forces. He is a Marshal of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Malaysian Navy, and Field Marshal in the Malaysian Army. This is because of his role as the Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces. He is also the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Ranger Regiment.
He has received many honors and awards from Perlis, other Malaysian states, and foreign countries. These awards recognize his important contributions and leadership.
Honors from Perlis
- He is the Founding Grand Master of the Royal Family Order of Perlis.
- He is a Member and Grand Master of the Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail.
- He is the Grand Master of the Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.
- He is the Grand Master of the Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis.
- He is a Knight Grand Companion and Grand Master of the Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail.
- He is the Grand Master of the Order of the Crown of Perlis.
- He received the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Installation Medal in 2001.
- He received the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Silver Jubilee Medal in 2025.
Honors from Malaysia
As the King of Malaysia, he was the Grand Master of several important Malaysian orders, including:
- The Royal Family Order of Malaysia.
- The Order of the Crown of the Realm.
- The Order of the Defender of the Realm.
- The Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia.
- The Order of Merit of Malaysia.
- The Order for Important Services (Malaysia).
- The Order of the Royal Household of Malaysia.
- He also received the Malaysian Service Medal in 2009.
He has also received honors from various Malaysian states:
- Johor: Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor.
- Kedah: Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah.
- Kelantan: Recipient of the Royal Family Order or Star of Yunus.
- Negeri Sembilan: Member of the Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan.
- Pahang: Member 1st class of the Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang.
- Perak: Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Perak and Grand Knight of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini.
- Selangor: First Class of the Royal Family Order of Selangor.
- Terengganu: Member second class of the Family Order of Terengganu and Member Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu.
Honors from Other Countries
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has also received special honors from other countries, showing his importance on the world stage:
- Brunei: Recipient of the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei.
- Cambodia: Grand Collar of the National Order of Independence and Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia.
- Croatia: Recipient of the Grand Order of King Tomislav.
- France: Grand Cross of the National Order of the Legion of Honour.
- Finland: Commander Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
- Italy: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
- Japan: Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
- Saudi Arabia: Collar of Badr Chain.
- Singapore: Member 1st Class of the Order of Temasek.
- Sweden: Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim.
- Syria: Member 1st Class of the Order of Umayyad.
Places Named After Him
Several places in Malaysia are named in honor of Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin:
- Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, a road in Kuala Lumpur.
- Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, a college in Arau, Perlis.
- Sirajuddin Mosque in Padang Pauh, Perlis.
- Kem Syed Sirajuddin, a military camp in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan.
- SMK Syed Sirajuddin, a secondary school in Arau, Perlis.
- SK Kem Syed Sirajuddin, a primary school in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan.
See also
In Spanish: Sirajuddin de Perlis para niños
