Malaysia practises Parliamentary Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy and His Royal Highness is the Paramount Ruler. As a country with a Constitutional Monarchy, it is therefore allocated by the Constitution the institutions of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the Paramount Ruler, the hereditary rulers of the nine states and the Council of Malay Rulers. His Royal Highness has the power to safeguard the customs and traditions of the Malay people and the Administration of the Islamic Religion in each state. Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is the Head of the Islamic Religion for the states of Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territories. Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is also the Paramount Ruler of the country and His Royal Highness is the Highest Commander of the Armed Forces. His Royal Highness carries out his duties under the Constitution under the advice of the Prime Minister and the cabinet ministers. Meanwhile, the hereditary rulers are Head of State of his own state and carry out their duties under the advice of their own Minister or Menteri Besar or Chief Minister.
TODAY, 26th April 2007 Malaysia welcomes a youthful new King with the proclamation of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, 44, as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Royal Highness).
The ruler of oil-rich Terengganu succeeded Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail of Perlis under the country’s unique monarchical system. Sultan Mizan is the second youngest king to be sworn in under the five-year rotation system among the rulers of nine Malay states.
Sultan Mizan who ascended the Terengganu throne in 1998 at the age of 36 following the death of his father Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billal Shah became the youngest Malay Ruler.
He took the oath of office as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara followed by the signing of instruments of appointment after a special meeting of the Conference of Rulers on Dec 13 last year.
With the proclamation, Sultan Mizan is known as Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. His consort, Sultanah Nur Zahirah is referred as Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah.
The hour-long ceremony broadcasted live by Radio Televisyen Malaysia begun with the blowing of the nafiri, announcing the arrival of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah at the Balairong Seri.
It followed by the haunting strains of the Kumpulan Nobat Diraja Terengganu, or the Terengganu Royal Ensemble, rendering the song 'Raja Berangkat' accompanying their majesties to the throne.
The ceremony attended by the rulers, members of the royal household, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Ministers, Heads of State governments, members of the foreign diplomatic corps and local and foreign guests.
The arrival of Tuanku Mizan and Tuanku Nur Zahirah at the Balairong Seri led by the Grand Chamberlain Tengku Farouk Tengku Jalil and bearers of the "Mace of the Universe" and the "Mace of Religion". Both the sceptres are made of silver and form part of the royal regalia symbolising the royal authority of the government of Malaysia. They accompanied by his majesty’s footmen and bearers of the royal regalia.
Tuanku Mizan was in the official ceremonial attire of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the "Muskat" comprising the black royal jacket embroidered in gold thread, long black pants, together with the Tengkolok (Royal Head-Dress), which is intricately woven with gold thread.
The king worn the "Royal Buckle" or the Pending which is made of gold and decorated with 11 rubies, and an engraved centrepiece featuring the federal government crest, while the belt is made of heavy ribbed silk and embroidered with floral motifs in gold thread. From his waist hanged the "Royal Short Kris" made of ancient kris blades and ivory studded with gold engravings.
His consort, Tuanku Nur Zahirah worn the ceremonial dress of the Raja Permaisuri Agong, crowned with the "Royal Tiara" or Gendik Diraja and worn the Kalung Diraja or "Royal Necklace". Both the tiara and necklace are made of platinum and studded with diamonds.
After the grand chamberlain presents a copy of the Quran to the King, the Prime Minister read the "Letter of Proclamation". The grand chamberlain later presented the government kris or the "Royal Long Dagger", the symbol of power and authority, to the king.
The King gave his pledge as the "Paramount Ruler of Malaysia" and the nobat rendered the Raja Bertabal (The King is Crowned) and this is followed with shouts of Daulat Tuanku.
This then followed by a 21-gun salute and the rendition of the Negaraku (national anthem) by the Royal Malaysia Police band.
Prime Minister Abdullah then on behalf of the government and people of Malaysia congratulated and pledged loyalty to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, followed by the king delivering his royal address.
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