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The Star journalist Paige Chia reports on
Bank Negara Malaysia issuance of
commemorative coins in conjunction with the
installation of His Majesty The XII Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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The Installation of the King
Our new King
The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail, 58, was installed as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong with full pomp and pageantry at the Balairong Seri or Throne Room of Istana Negara Thursday.
King happy with govt’s achievements
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Thursday expressed happiness with the administration of the present government, saying that it was efficient and responsible and thus able to effectively implement the various development programmes.
Exhibition on King and Queen opens
Members of the public can get to know more about Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail and Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid at an exhibition entitled “Our King” at the National Museum.
Nanny proud to see her charge installed as King
As the nation witnessed the historic installation of the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail, a 74-year-old retiree, who was once the King’s nanny, held her hands in prayer.
PM: Govt will continue to uphold Islam’s status
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the Government would continue to uphold Islam as Malaysia’s official religion and ensure it is not hijacked to serve vested interests.
From The Star's April 25 issue
Special on the King's Installation
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Daulat Tuanku
A colourful public life
The Deputy King: Youngest among nine rulers
History of our Monarchy
History of our Monarchy (2)
A King for all occasions
The Installation Ceremony
Regalia fit for royalty
Royal regalia
A King's Home
Run-up to the installation
Powers of the King
In conjunction with the installation of the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong today, IZATUN SHARI examines the powers and role of the King in the Malaysian model of a constitutional monarchy.
Big boost to small state
Thursday´s installation of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail as the country’s 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong is expected to thrust Malaysia’s smallest state – Perlis – into the spotlight.
Bank Negara issues commemorative coins
Paige Chia reports on Bank Negara Malaysia issuance of commemorative coins in conjunction with the installation of His Majesty The XII Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Various events to mark installation of King
Stamps to mark King’s installation
Avid stamp collectors should take note that Pos Malaysia has come out with a new series to commemorate the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.
Earlier articles
The Raja of Perlis is our 12th King
Perlis is all praise for humble, friendly King
A Ruler of integrity and wide experience
Raja Muda appointed Regent of Perlis
For more about the Raja of Perlis, please click here for the official write-up on the Perlis website (in Bahasa Malaysia).
Report in The Star during installation of Raja of Perlis, including photo gallery.
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