Tunku Annuar facts for kids

Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah (born June 30, 1937, died May 21, 2014) was an important member of the royal family in Kedah, a state in Malaysia. He was the son of Sultan Badlishah. From December 2011 until his passing in May 2014, he led a special group called the Council of Regency in Kedah. This council helps manage the state when the Sultan is away or unable to rule. Tunku Annuar was also the half-brother of Sultan Abdul Halim.

Tunku Annuar's Life Story

Tunku Annuar was born on June 30, 1937. He was the first son of Tunku Badlishah and his second wife, Tengku Asma Sultan Sulaiman. His father, Tunku Badlishah, was the seventh son of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim.

His Royal Family

Tunku Annuar's mother, Tengku Asma, was a daughter of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah of Terengganu. She became the Sultanah of Kedah in 1943. Tunku Badlishah, Tunku Annuar's father, was named the Crown Prince (Raja Muda) of Kedah in 1935 and became the Sultan in 1943. Tunku Annuar also had a full brother, Tunku Sallehuddin, who later became the Sultan of Kedah.

Education and Royal Titles

Tunku Annuar studied at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. After that, he continued his studies at the Australian Army Staff College in Fort Queenscliff, Australia.

He received several important royal titles during his life. On January 21, 1979, he was given the title Tunku Temenggong of Kedah. Later, on November 28, 1981, he was granted the title Tunku Bendahara of Kedah. This title meant he was the second in line to the throne after the Crown Prince.

Leading the Regency Council

On December 12, 2011, Tunku Annuar was chosen to be the Chairman of the Council of Regency. This happened when Tuanku Abdul Halim became the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is the King of Malaysia. Other members of this council included his brothers Tunku Sallehuddin and Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani, as well as Tuanku Abdul Halim's daughter, Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz.

Tunku Annuar's Family

Tunku Annuar married Sharifah Saleha Syed Omar Shahabuddin on January 22, 1962. They had four children together:

• Tunku Marina (born October 18, 1962)
• Tunku Putra Badlishah (born September 6, 1964)
• Tunku Azuddin Shah (born 1969)
• Tunku Johanez

Tunku Annuar later married Puan Sri Dato’ Seri Noor Suzanna Abdullah. They had one son:

• Dato' Indera Tunku Harunnarasheed Putra

Passing Away and Funeral

Tunku Annuar passed away on May 21, 2014, at 12:20 AM. He was 74 years old and died from a heart attack at Pantai Hospital in Ipoh, Perak.

His body was laid to rest at the Kedah Royal Mausoleum in Langgar, Kedah. The burial took place after the Asr prayers.

Before his death, many believed he would be the next in line to the throne of Kedah. This was because his elder half-brother, Tunku Abdul Malik, was considered too old to rule. However, after Tunku Annuar's death, his younger brother, Tunku Sallehuddin, was named the next heir and Crown Prince of Kedah on December 15, 2016.

Awards and Recognition

Tunku Annuar received many important awards and honours during his life. These awards recognize his service and position within the royal family and the country.

Awards from Kedah

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  Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH)
  Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH) (July 16, 2008)
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  Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK)
  Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) – known as Dato' Seri Utama
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  Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK)
  Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK) – known as Dato' Seri
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  Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK)
  Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) – also known as Dato' Seri
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  Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service (PSB)
  Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service (PSB)

Awards from Malaysia

•  Malaysia
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    Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM)
    Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – known as Tan Sri (2012)

His wife, Noor Suzanna Abdullah, also received an award:

Award from Kedah

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  Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK)
  Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) – known as Dato' Seri (December 12, 2011)