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Raja Zarith Sofiah

Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah (Jawi: راج زاريث صوفية بنت المرحوم سلطان إدريس شاه; born 14 August 1959) is the Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia and the Permaisuri (Queen) of Johor as a wife of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. She was born as a member of the Perak royal family. While still attending Somerville College, Oxford, she married the heir to the throne of Johor. Now a mother of six, she participates in the work of non-governmental organisations and universities, and writes a periodical column for a newspaper.

Raja Zarith Sofiah
راج زاريث صوفية
Raja Zarith Sofiah depicted in an oil painting by Rajasekharan Parameswaran, 2019
Raja Permaisuri Agong XVII
Tenure31 January 2024 – present
PredecessorTunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah
Permaisuri of Johor
Tenure23 January 2010 – present
Coronation23 March 2015
PredecessorSultanah Zanariah (as Sultanah)
Consort of the Crown Prince of Johor
Tenure22 September 1982 – 23 January 2010
PredecessorTengku Zanariah
SuccessorChe’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda
BornRaja Zarith Sofiah binti Raja Idris Shah
(1959-08-14) 14 August 1959 (age 64)
Batu Gajah Hospital, Perak, Malaya
Spouse
(m. 1982)
Issue
Names
Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Shah
Regnal name
Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah
HouseSiak-Perak
(by birth)
Temenggong
(by marriage)
FatherSultan Idris Shah II
MotherRaja Perempuan Muzwin
ReligionSunni Islam

Early life and education edit

Raja Zarith Sofiah was born in Batu Gajah Hospital, Perak on 14 August 1959 as the third child and second daughter of Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak and Raja Perempuan Muzwin binti Raja Ariff Shah.[1][2] Her parents were first step-cousins once removed. She is a second step-cousin of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak. Sultan Azlan's paternal grandfather, her paternal grandfather and her mother's paternal grandfather were children of Sultan Idris Shah I of Perak, all with different mothers.[3]

She attended Datin Khadijah Primary School and then Raja Perempuan Kelsom School in Kuala Kangsar, before moving on to Cheltenham Ladies' College to complete her secondary education. She attended Somerville College, Oxford and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Chinese studies from the University of Oxford in 1983 and her Master of Arts in 1986.[1][2][4]

Current activities edit

Raja Zarith Sofiah is the chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,[5] the Royal Advisor to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, the Chairman of the Yayasan (Foundation) Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ) of the State of Johor and the Chairman of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) of Johor. She is also a Fellow of the School of Language Studies and Linguistics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).[6] She delivered the keynote address at the 2011 UKM International Language Conference.[7] She is the Royal Patron of Oxford University Malaysia Club [OUMC] (beginning Michaelmas 2011).[8]

Raja Zarith is a strong advocate of improving the use of English in Malaysia.[9][10] In addition to Malay and English, she speaks Mandarin Chinese, Italian and French.[4]

She has authored several children's books (illustrator also), including Puteri Gunung Ledang, and writes for The Star's "Mind Matters" column (previously also in the newspaper New Straits Times).[4]

Raja Zarith supports various charitable and non-governmental organisations. She is a patron of the Spastic Childrens Association of Johor, the Rotary Club of Tebrau Heart Fund and the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association.[1][10] She is also the Chair of the Community Services Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.[6]

Raja Zarith Sofiah is also active in religious activities. There is a foundation which is named after her which is called Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ). It was launched on 28 November 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia[11] The foundation's purpose is to generate funds for various educational programmes.[12] The foundation was set up after the Sultan of Johor and she agreed with the proposal by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, in line with the Royal Johor Institution, in developing the teachings of Islam.[12]

Marriage and children edit

On 22 September 1982, Raja Zarith Sofiah married the then Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail.[13] After the marriage, she was styled as Her Highness Raja Zarith Sofiah, Isteri Tunku Mahkota (Consort of the Crown Prince) of Johor.

Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was proclaimed the 25th Sultan of Johor after the death of his father on 23 January 2010. On 22 November 2010 in conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's 52nd birthday celebration, Raja Zarith was bestowed upon her the style of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (Her Royal Highness),[14] until her coronation took place on 23 March 2015. On her coronation day, she was conferred the title Permaisuri of Johor (The Queen consort)[15][16] with the style as Her Majesty.[17]

She and Sultan Ibrahim have six children:[18]

Notable published works edit

  • On Common Ground: A Collection of Articles (2013) ISBN 9789674150952

Titles and styles edit

Styles of
Raja Zarith Sofiah
 
Reference styleHer Majesty
Spoken styleYour Majesty
Alternative styleTuanku

As a Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah's full style and title in Malay: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, D.K. (I), D.K. (II), S.P.M.J., S.I.M.J., P.S.I., D.K. (Perak), S.P.C.M., Permaisuri Johor[19]

in English: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, D.K. (I), D.K. (II), S.P.M.J., S.I.M.J., P.S.I., D.K. (Perak), S.P.C.M., The Permaisuri of Johor[20]

In her tenure as a Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah's full style and title in Malay: Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah[21]

in English: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia[22] or simply Her Majesty The Queen of Malaysia[23]

Honours edit

Honours of Johor edit

National and state honours edit

  •   Perak :
    •   Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Perak (DK, 22 May 2012)[27][28]
    •   Grand Knight of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (SPCM) – Dato' Seri (4 March 1983)

Honorary doctorate edit

Ancestry edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c . SiloBreaker. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b . Government of Johor. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  3. ^ . Genealogical Gleanings. Archived from the original on 20 February 2005. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  4. ^ a b c Lim, Teck Ghee (18 November 2010). . Centre of Policy Initiatives. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  5. ^ . Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  6. ^ a b Raja Zarith Idris (8 November 2009). . The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 11 December 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  7. ^ Raja Zarith Idris (15 March 2011). . The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 11 December 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  8. ^ "OUMC Patron".
  9. ^ "Using English Doesn't Make One Less Patriotic, Says Raja Zarith". Bernama. 8 January 2008.
  10. ^ a b . Malaysian English Language Teaching Association. Archived from the original on 8 August 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  11. ^ . Professor Datuk Ir. Dr. Zaini bin Ujang, Office of Vice Chancellor. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor in need of RM60 million endowment". Bernama via New Straits Times. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  13. ^ . JBDirectory.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  14. ^ "Sultan Ibrahim Sultan berkenan kurnia gelaran DYMM kepada Raja Zarith Sofiah sempena hari keputeraan baginda" (in Malay). mStar. 22 November 2010.
  15. ^ . New Straits Times. 17 February 2011. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  16. ^ Benjamin, Nelson (17 March 2010). . The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  17. ^ Rizalman Hammim (5 September 2017). His Majesty has graciously consented Her Royal Highness the Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah be addressed as ‘Her Majesty New Straits Times.
  18. ^ . Genealogical Gleanings. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  19. ^ Mohd Fahmi Mohd Yusof "Gelaran dalam bahasa Malaysia 'Duli Yang Maha Mulia' bagi Sultan dan Permaisuri Johor, dikekalkan" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 5 September 2017.
  20. ^ (5 September 2017).Sultan Ibrahim had also consented to Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, Permaisuri Johor to be addressed as "Her Majesty". The Straits Times.
  21. ^ "Setiausaha Sulit Kanan kepada Yang di-Pertuan Agong memaklumkan penggunaan nama rasmi bagi Raja Permaisuri Agong ialah Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 31 January 2024.
  22. ^ "His Majesty's consort's official title would be Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia". Bernama. New Straits Times. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  23. ^ Azmi, Hadi [@amerhadiazmi] (31 January 2024). "According to Istana Negara, the Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong are to be officially referred to as King and Queen of Malaysia. Foreign press has often referred to the positions as such for the benefit of our foreign audience, but I think this is first time it's made official?" (Tweet). Retrieved 31 January 2024 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Tunku Ismail heads 83 award recipients". New Straits Times. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  25. ^ "TMJ ketuai senarai 83 penerima anugerah Sultan Johor" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  26. ^ "TMJ dahului 83 penerima pingat darjah kebesaran Johor" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  27. ^ List of consorts of Malay rulers (as of February 2013) with details of orders
  28. ^ Articles evoking reception of Dk Perak by Zarith Sofia : in English 3 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine - in Malay Archived 12 September 2013 at archive.today
  29. ^ Nottingham

External links edit

Raja Zarith Sofiah
Royal House of Perak (Malacca) by birth
House of Temenggong by marriage
Born: 14 August 1959
Malaysian royalty
Preceded by
Tunku Puan Zanariah
(as Sultanah of Johor)
Permaisuri of Johor
(Queen consort of Johor)

2010–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Raja Permaisuri Agong
(Queen of Malaysia)

2024–present

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Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah Jawi راج زاريث صوفية بنت المرحوم سلطان إدريس شاه born 14 August 1959 is the Raja Permaisuri Agong Queen of Malaysia and the Permaisuri Queen of Johor as a wife of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar She was born as a member of the Perak royal family While still attending Somerville College Oxford she married the heir to the throne of Johor Now a mother of six she participates in the work of non governmental organisations and universities and writes a periodical column for a newspaper Raja Zarith Sofiah راج زاريث صوفية Raja Zarith Sofiah depicted in an oil painting by Rajasekharan Parameswaran 2019Raja Permaisuri Agong XVIITenure31 January 2024 presentPredecessorTunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah IskandariahPermaisuri of JohorTenure23 January 2010 presentCoronation23 March 2015PredecessorSultanah Zanariah as Sultanah Consort of the Crown Prince of JohorTenure22 September 1982 23 January 2010PredecessorTengku ZanariahSuccessorChe Puan Mahkota KhaleedaBornRaja Zarith Sofiah binti Raja Idris Shah 1959 08 14 14 August 1959 age 64 Batu Gajah Hospital Perak MalayaSpouseSultan Ibrahim m 1982 wbr IssueTunku Ismail Tunku Tun Aminah Tunku Idris Iskandar Tunku Abdul Jalil died 2015 Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abu BakarNamesRaja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Al Mutawakil Alallahi ShahRegnal nameRaja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris ShahHouseSiak Perak by birth Temenggong by marriage FatherSultan Idris Shah IIMotherRaja Perempuan MuzwinReligionSunni Islam Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Current activities 3 Marriage and children 4 Notable published works 5 Titles and styles 6 Honours 6 1 Honours of Johor 6 2 National and state honours 6 3 Honorary doctorate 7 Ancestry 8 References 9 External linksEarly life and education editRaja Zarith Sofiah was born in Batu Gajah Hospital Perak on 14 August 1959 as the third child and second daughter of Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak and Raja Perempuan Muzwin binti Raja Ariff Shah 1 2 Her parents were first step cousins once removed She is a second step cousin of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak Sultan Azlan s paternal grandfather her paternal grandfather and her mother s paternal grandfather were children of Sultan Idris Shah I of Perak all with different mothers 3 She attended Datin Khadijah Primary School and then Raja Perempuan Kelsom School in Kuala Kangsar before moving on to Cheltenham Ladies College to complete her secondary education She attended Somerville College Oxford and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Chinese studies from the University of Oxford in 1983 and her Master of Arts in 1986 1 2 4 Current activities editRaja Zarith Sofiah is the chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 5 the Royal Advisor to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society the Chairman of the Yayasan Foundation Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor YRZSNJ of the State of Johor and the Chairman of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation TLJCF of Johor She is also a Fellow of the School of Language Studies and Linguistics Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM 6 She delivered the keynote address at the 2011 UKM International Language Conference 7 She is the Royal Patron of Oxford University Malaysia Club OUMC beginning Michaelmas 2011 8 Raja Zarith is a strong advocate of improving the use of English in Malaysia 9 10 In addition to Malay and English she speaks Mandarin Chinese Italian and French 4 She has authored several children s books illustrator also including Puteri Gunung Ledang and writes for The Star s Mind Matters column previously also in the newspaper New Straits Times 4 Raja Zarith supports various charitable and non governmental organisations She is a patron of the Spastic Childrens Association of Johor the Rotary Club of Tebrau Heart Fund and the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association 1 10 She is also the Chair of the Community Services Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society 6 Raja Zarith Sofiah is also active in religious activities There is a foundation which is named after her which is called Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor YRZSNJ It was launched on 28 November 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 11 The foundation s purpose is to generate funds for various educational programmes 12 The foundation was set up after the Sultan of Johor and she agreed with the proposal by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in line with the Royal Johor Institution in developing the teachings of Islam 12 Marriage and children editOn 22 September 1982 Raja Zarith Sofiah married the then Tunku Mahkota Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail 13 After the marriage she was styled as Her Highness Raja Zarith Sofiah Isteri Tunku Mahkota Consort of the Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was proclaimed the 25th Sultan of Johor after the death of his father on 23 January 2010 On 22 November 2010 in conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim s 52nd birthday celebration Raja Zarith was bestowed upon her the style of Duli Yang Maha Mulia Her Royal Highness 14 until her coronation took place on 23 March 2015 On her coronation day she was conferred the title Permaisuri of Johor The Queen consort 15 16 with the style as Her Majesty 17 She and Sultan Ibrahim have six children 18 Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar the Tunku Mahkota of Johor born 30 June 1984 Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah born 8 April 1986 Tunku Idris Iskandar the Tunku Temenggong of Johor born 25 December 1987 Tunku Abdul Jalil the Tunku Laksamana of Johor 5 July 1990 5 December 2015 Tunku Abdul Rahman the Tunku Panglima of Johor born 5 February 1993 Tunku Abu Bakar the Tunku Putera of Johor born 30 May 2001 Notable published works editOn Common Ground A Collection of Articles 2013 ISBN 9789674150952Titles and styles editStyles of Raja Zarith Sofiah nbsp Reference styleHer MajestySpoken styleYour MajestyAlternative styleTuankuAs a Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah s full style and title in Malay Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah D K I D K II S P M J S I M J P S I D K Perak S P C M Permaisuri Johor 19 in English Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah D K I D K II S P M J S I M J P S I D K Perak S P C M The Permaisuri of Johor 20 In her tenure as a Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah s full style and title in Malay Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah 21 in English Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah Queen of Malaysia 22 or simply Her Majesty The Queen of Malaysia 23 Honours editSee also List of honours of the Johor Royal Family by country Honours of Johor edit nbsp First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor DK I nbsp Second Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor DK II nbsp First Class of the Order of the Crown of Johor SPMJ Datin Paduka nbsp Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor SMIJ Datin Paduka 23 March 2017 24 25 26 nbsp First Class of the Sultan Ibrahim Coronation Medal PSI 23 March 2015 National and state honours edit nbsp Perak nbsp Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Perak DK 22 May 2012 27 28 nbsp Grand Knight of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini SPCM Dato Seri 4 March 1983 Honorary doctorate edit nbsp United Kingdom Honorary Doctorate in Letters from the University of Nottingham 22 July 2017 29 Ancestry editAncestors of Raja Zarith Sofiah16 Raja Alang Iskandar Raja Ahmad 20 8 Sultan Idris Shah I of Perak 24 17 Che Ken Uda Abdul Rahman 21 4 Sultan Iskandar of Perak18 Manda Duwayat9 Che Nga Manah2 Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak20 Raja Alang Iskandar Raja Ahmad 16 10 Raja Kulop Muhammad Kramat21 Che Ken Uda Abdul Rahman 17 5 Raja Puteh Umi Kalsum22 Raja Ibrahim11 Raja Sofia1 Raja Zarith Sofiah24 Sultan Idris Shah I of Perak 8 12 Raja Harun al Rashid25 Che Uteh Mariah Sulaiman6 Raja Arif Shah26 Ngah Ahmad13 Cik Puan Rahmah3 Raja Muzwin14 Abdullah7 Cik Puan Aziza AbdullahReferences edit a b c Biography for Raja Zarith Sofiah Ibni Sultan Idris Al Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah SiloBreaker Archived from the original on 14 March 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 a b D Y M M Sultan Johor Government of Johor Archived from the original on 13 June 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Perak Genealogical Gleanings Archived from the original on 20 February 2005 Retrieved 4 June 2011 a b c Lim Teck Ghee 18 November 2010 Royalty Extraordinaire Centre of Policy Initiatives Archived from the original on 21 July 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 The Chancellor Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Archived from the original on 24 April 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 a b Raja Zarith Idris 8 November 2009 A world of disunited nations The Star Malaysia Archived from the original on 11 December 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Raja Zarith Idris 15 March 2011 A dire need to listen The Star Malaysia Archived from the original on 11 December 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 OUMC Patron Using English Doesn t Make One Less Patriotic Says Raja Zarith Bernama 8 January 2008 a b Royal Patron H R H Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah Malaysian English Language Teaching Association Archived from the original on 8 August 2009 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Majlis Pelancaran Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor photo album Professor Datuk Ir Dr Zaini bin Ujang Office of Vice Chancellor Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Archived from the original on 24 March 2013 Retrieved 7 December 2012 a b Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor in need of RM60 million endowment Bernama via New Straits Times 28 November 2012 Retrieved 7 December 2012 Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor JBDirectory com Archived from the original on 15 August 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Sultan Ibrahim Sultan berkenan kurnia gelaran DYMM kepada Raja Zarith Sofiah sempena hari keputeraan baginda in Malay mStar 22 November 2010 No sultanah title or special perks for 2 Johor consorts New Straits Times 17 February 2011 Archived from the original on 19 February 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Benjamin Nelson 17 March 2010 Johor Sultan graces RJCC lunar new year dinner The Star Malaysia Archived from the original on 22 June 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Rizalman Hammim 5 September 2017 His Majesty has graciously consented Her Royal Highness the Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah be addressed as Her Majesty New Straits Times Johor Genealogical Gleanings Archived from the original on 16 May 2011 Retrieved 5 June 2011 Mohd Fahmi Mohd Yusof Gelaran dalam bahasa Malaysia Duli Yang Maha Mulia bagi Sultan dan Permaisuri Johor dikekalkan in Malay Berita Harian 5 September 2017 5 September 2017 Sultan Ibrahim had also consented to Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah Permaisuri Johor to be addressed as Her Majesty The Straits Times Setiausaha Sulit Kanan kepada Yang di Pertuan Agong memaklumkan penggunaan nama rasmi bagi Raja Permaisuri Agong ialah Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah in Malay Harian Metro 31 January 2024 His Majesty s consort s official title would be Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah Queen of Malaysia Bernama New Straits Times 31 January 2024 Retrieved 31 January 2024 Azmi Hadi amerhadiazmi 31 January 2024 According to Istana Negara the Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong are to be officially referred to as King and Queen of Malaysia Foreign press has often referred to the positions as such for the benefit of our foreign audience but I think this is first time it s made official Tweet Retrieved 31 January 2024 via Twitter Tunku Ismail heads 83 award recipients New Straits Times 30 March 2015 Retrieved 26 January 2020 TMJ ketuai senarai 83 penerima anugerah Sultan Johor in Malay Berita Harian 30 March 2015 Retrieved 26 January 2020 TMJ dahului 83 penerima pingat darjah kebesaran Johor in Malay Harian Metro 31 March 2015 Retrieved 26 January 2020 List of consorts of Malay rulers as of February 2013 with details of orders Articles evoking reception of Dk Perak by Zarith Sofia in English Archived 3 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine in Malay Archived 12 September 2013 at archive today NottinghamExternal links editRaja Zarith Sofiah on Instagram nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Raja Zarith Sofiah Mind Matters at The StarRaja Zarith SofiahRoyal House of Perak Malacca by birth House of Temenggong by marriageBorn 14 August 1959Malaysian royaltyPreceded byTunku Puan Zanariah as Sultanah of Johor Permaisuri of Johor Queen consort of Johor 2010 present IncumbentPreceded byTunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Raja Permaisuri Agong Queen of Malaysia 2024 present Portals nbsp Malaysia nbsp Biography nbsp Royalty nbsp Monarchy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Raja Zarith Sofiah amp oldid 1210089386, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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