The Regent of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah, 58, has been proclaimed the new Sultan of Perak.
The announcement was made by Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja Gen (Rtd) Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin at the Balairong Seri (Throne Room) of the Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today, before the remains of the late Sultan Azlan Shah were laid to rest.
According to Bernama, the decision on the appointment of Raja Nazrin was made by the Dewan Negara Perak at a special meeting yesterday.
Raja Nazrin is the eldest of five children by Sultan Azlan Shah. He is married to Zara Salim Davidson and they have two children.
Like his father, who was Lord President of the then-Supreme Court, Raja Nazrin, too, has an impressive resume.
He graduated from Worcester College, Oxford University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics and economics and later did his master’s in public administration at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
He also has a PhD in political economy and government from Harvard University.
The Perak royalty is unique in that the successor is not necessary, and often is not, the son of the late sultan.
Unique succession
However, Raja Nazrin's case is an exception after he was made Raja Muda of Perak in 1987, becoming the next in line when his father Azlan Shah was sultan.
According to the official Sultan Perak Office website, the new sultan is decided by the state’s Dewan Negara.
The Dewan Negara consists of six of the Perak titled Raja, Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir and state mufti Harussani Zakaria.
It also comprises 10 other formal members and 11 non-formal members, including a non-Muslim, Darshan Singh Gill.
Six men are eligible for the throne - the Raja Muda (crown prince), Raja di Hilir, Raja Kechil Besar, Raja Kechil Sulung, Raja Kechil Tengah and the Raja Kechil Bungsu.
They are representatives of three families - two from each family.
By convention, the Raja Muda will ascend to the throne, while the Raja di Hilir will be the new Raja Muda.
The announcement was made by Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja Gen (Rtd) Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin at the Balairong Seri (Throne Room) of the Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today, before the remains of the late Sultan Azlan Shah were laid to rest.According to Bernama, the decision on the appointment of Raja Nazrin was made by the Dewan Negara Perak at a special meeting yesterday.
Raja Nazrin is the eldest of five children by Sultan Azlan Shah. He is married to Zara Salim Davidson and they have two children.
Like his father, who was Lord President of the then-Supreme Court, Raja Nazrin, too, has an impressive resume.
He graduated from Worcester College, Oxford University with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics and economics and later did his master’s in public administration at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
He also has a PhD in political economy and government from Harvard University.
The Perak royalty is unique in that the successor is not necessary, and often is not, the son of the late sultan.
Unique succession
However, Raja Nazrin's case is an exception after he was made Raja Muda of Perak in 1987, becoming the next in line when his father Azlan Shah was sultan.
According to the official Sultan Perak Office website, the new sultan is decided by the state’s Dewan Negara.The Dewan Negara consists of six of the Perak titled Raja, Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir and state mufti Harussani Zakaria.
It also comprises 10 other formal members and 11 non-formal members, including a non-Muslim, Darshan Singh Gill.
Six men are eligible for the throne - the Raja Muda (crown prince), Raja di Hilir, Raja Kechil Besar, Raja Kechil Sulung, Raja Kechil Tengah and the Raja Kechil Bungsu.
They are representatives of three families - two from each family.
By convention, the Raja Muda will ascend to the throne, while the Raja di Hilir will be the new Raja Muda.
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