Hisamuddin of Selangor
| Hisamuddin حسام الدين | |||||||||
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Kuala Langat, Selangor, Federated Malay States | |||||||||
| Died | 1 September 1960 (aged 62) Istana Tetamu, Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya | ||||||||
| Burial | 3 September 1960 , Selangor, Federation of Malaya | ||||||||
| Spouse | Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Binti Almarhum Raja Ahmad (m. 1920)
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| Issue Detail | Salahuddin of Selangor Tengku Azman Shah Tengku Badli Shah Tengku Hajah Raudzah Tengku Ampuan Bariah Tengku Ismail Shah Tengku Taksiah | ||||||||
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| House | Royal Bugis Luwu Opu Daeng Celak | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah ibni Al-Marhum Raja Muda Raja Musa | ||||||||
| Mother | Cik Puan Hasnah Binti Pilong | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah
Early life and education
He was the third son of
Educated at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Malay College Old Boys Association (MCOBA) in 1929. In 1931, he was appointed Tengku Laksamana of Selangor, having previously served as Tengku Panglima Raja.
Selangor succession dispute
Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah had multiple children, his first three sons in chronological order being Tengku Musa Eddin, Tengku Badar Shah and Tengku Alam Shah. The first two sons were children by his royal consort, Tengku Ampuan Maharum binti Tengku Dhiauddin of the royal house of Kedah. In 1903, Tunku Musa Eddin had been made Tengku Mahkota and was promoted to Raja Muda or heir apparent in 1920.[1]
However, at the instigation of the British
Although Sultan Sulaiman pleaded for the case of Tengku Musa Eddin (even petitioning the Secretary of State for the Colonies and discussing the issue directly with him in London), Tengku Alam Shah was instead proclaimed Raja Muda or heir to the throne over the head of his other half-brother Tengku Badar.[3] The appointment occurred on 20 July 1936.[4]
First reign as Sultan of Selangor
Tengku Alam Shah was proclaimed Sultan on 4 April 1938, four days after the death of his father. On 26 January 1939, he was crowned at Istana Mahkota Puri in
Japanese occupation
On 15 January 1942, Col. Fujiyama, the Japanese Military Governor of Selangor, invited Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah to King's House in Kuala Lumpur. In an interview with Major-General Minaki, the Sultan confessed that he had made speeches in support of the British war efforts but had been persuaded by the British resident to do so. After being told to surrender the regalia to his older brother, the Japanese removed Sultan Alam Shah and in November 1943, proclaimed Tengku Musa Eddin as the new
Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah declined to work with the Japanese and from 1943, refused their allowance awarded to him and his children.[7]
Second reign as Sultan of Selangor
The return of the British finally brought Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah back to the throne, while ex-Sultan Musa was exiled to the
On 1 March 1946, Sultan Alam Shah officiated the First Malay Unity Congress at the Sultan Sulaiman Club in Kuala Lumpur which was instrumental in creating
Election as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong
On 31 August 1957, by eight votes to one, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah was elected Deputy
Election as Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah was elected second
Death and funeral
Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah died from an unidentified illness at Istana Tetamu, in Kuala Lumpur on 1 September 1960, aged 62, the day fixed for his installation. He was interred at the Royal Mausoleum near Sultan Sulaiman Mosque in Klang, Selangor on 3 September 1960.[11] The Malayan throne passed to the next state.
Personal life and family
Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah was married at least twice:
- in 1920 to Raja Permaisuri Agong
- in 1927 to Kalsom binti Mahmud (1905–1990), who was the mother to Tengku Ampuan Besar Bariah of Terengganu.
- in after 1927 to Raja Halija binti Al-Marhum Sultan Idris Murshidul Azzam Shah Rahmatullah of Perak and Cik Haji Ngah Uteh Mariah binti Haji Sulaiman, daughter of Dato Haji Sulaiman and Fatimah binti To' Bandar Lambin
He was succeeded by his son by Raja Jemaah,
Awards and recognitions
Honour of Malaya
Malaya:
Recipient of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN) (31 August 1958)[12]
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Foreign honours
United Kingdom:
Recipient of the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935)[13]
Recipient of the King George VI Coronation Medal (1937)[14]
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) (1938)[15]
Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953)
Brunei:
Member First Class of the Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – Dato Laila Utama (24 September 1958)
Places named after him
Several places were named after him, including:
- Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah(previously known as Kolej Islam Kelang), was named after him.
- Sekolah Alam Shah(now Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah), first in Cheras and then in Putrajaya, was named after him.
- Sekolah Alam Shahmoved to Putrajaya
- The City of Klangwas also named in his honour.
- Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin (formerly Victory Avenue), Kuala Lumpurwas named after him
- Shah Alam Cemetery
- Shah Alam Circuit
- Shah Alam Expressway
- Shah Alam Komuter station
- Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum
- Shah Alam Royale Theatre
- Shah Alam Stadium
- Shah Alam Transfer Station
- Shah Alam–Puchong Highway
- Sultan Alam Shah Museum
- SK Shah Alam, a primary school in Shah Alam, Selangor
- SK Satu Sultan Alam Shah, a primary school in Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- SK (2) Sultan Alam Shah, a primary school in Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- SK Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, a primary school in Kuala Lumpur
- SMK Shah Alam, a secondary school in Shah Alam, Selangor
- SAM Sultan Hisamuddin Sungai Bertih, a secondary school in Klang, Selangor
- SAMT Sultan Hisamuddin, a secondary school in Klang, Selangor
- Kolej Komuniti Shah Alam, a community college in Shah Alam, Selangor
- Shah Alam Hospital in Shah Alam, Selangor
- Taman Tasik Shah Alam
- Shah Alam National Botanical Park
- Persiaran Hishamuddin
- Persiaran Hishamuddin LRT station
Trivia
- His reign was the shortest ever for any Yang di-Pertuan Agong, lasting only 139 days. His son's reign, from 21 September 1999 and 21 November 2001 was the second shortest at two years and sixty two days.
- He is the only Yang di-Pertuan Agong never to have been officially installed.
- He is the only Yang di-Pertuan Agong who never lived at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
- He was the last Yang di-Pertuan Agong to read the Friday sermon himself.
References
- ^ Buyong Adil, 1971, Sejarah Selangor
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ Willan, HC (7 October 1945) Interview with the Malay Rulers CAB 101/69, CAB/HIST/B/4/7
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ Willan, HC (7 October 1945) Interview with the Malay Rulers CAB 101/69, CAB/HIST/B/4/7
- ^ ibid
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ (August 4, 1957) Sunday Times, Singapore
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ Buyong Adil, op cit
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1958" (PDF).
- ^ "KING'S JUBILEE MEDAL AWARDS IN MALAYA". Straits Budget. 30 May 1935. p. 16.
- ^ "CORONATION MEDALS FOR MALAYA". Morning Tribune. 26 May 1937. p. 23.
- ^ "No. 34518". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 June 1938. p. 3690.
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