Muhammad V of Kelantan
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Muhammad V is the Sultan
of the Malaysian state of Kelantan
. He was proclaimed Ruler in September 2010, succeeding his father, Sultan Ismail Petra, who is considered incapacitated by illness.
, he was made Crown Prince (Tengku Mahkota) in October 1985.
in Singapore
and Faris was appointed Regent on May 25 in the Sultan's absence. On 16 September 2010, Faris dismissed his younger brother, the Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra from the Succession Council, which has the power to determine succession to the throne should the Sultan be permanently incapacitated.
Fakhry filed an application at the High Court challenging his dismissal in December, and issued a letter to the state secretary purportedly from the Sultan reversing all actions and decisions made by the Regent, Faris. In January 2010, the High Court rejected Fakhry's application.
In another twist, Sultan Ismail Petra's private secretary "declared" Succession Council chairman Tengku Abdul Aziz Tengku Mohd Hamzah as Regent. The appointment was challenged by Faris in court.
Muhammad V. However, his father, Sultan Ismail Petra has petitioned the Federal Court
to declare his appointment unconstitutional. Sultan Ismail Petra is still recovering from the stroke he suffered in 2009.
Muhammad V attended the 222nd meeting of the Conference of Rulers
for the first time as a full member in October 2010. This marked the recognition of his accession as Sultan by other rulers.
He was elected Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong in October 2011, and will begin his term on 13 December 2011.
member of parliament from the predominantly-Muslim
province of Pattani
, in November 2004. Kangsadal graduated from Mahidol University
before working in an insurance company in Bangkok
. The wedding was attended by the Queen of Thailand
, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak and Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai
. Kangsadal was known as Tengku Zubaidah Tengku Norudin after the marriage, which ended in divorce. They did not have any children.
Sultan of Kelantan
The Sultan of Kelantan is the constitutional head of Kelantan state in Malaysia. The current sultan, Muhammad V, is the 29th Sultan of Kelantan. He is the figurehead of Islam in the state and the source of all titles, honours and dignities of its people....
of the Malaysian state of Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
. He was proclaimed Ruler in September 2010, succeeding his father, Sultan Ismail Petra, who is considered incapacitated by illness.
Early life and regency
Born Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra ibni Sultan Ismail Petra in Kota BharuKota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, he was made Crown Prince (Tengku Mahkota) in October 1985.
Succession crisis
In May 2009, his father, Sultan Ismail Petra suffered a major stroke. Sultan Ismail Petra was admitted to Mount Elizabeth HospitalMount Elizabeth Hospital
Mount Elizabeth Hospital is a 373-bed private hospital in Singapore operated by Parkway Health. It was started in 1976 and officially opened in 8 December 1979....
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and Faris was appointed Regent on May 25 in the Sultan's absence. On 16 September 2010, Faris dismissed his younger brother, the Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra from the Succession Council, which has the power to determine succession to the throne should the Sultan be permanently incapacitated.
Fakhry filed an application at the High Court challenging his dismissal in December, and issued a letter to the state secretary purportedly from the Sultan reversing all actions and decisions made by the Regent, Faris. In January 2010, the High Court rejected Fakhry's application.
In another twist, Sultan Ismail Petra's private secretary "declared" Succession Council chairman Tengku Abdul Aziz Tengku Mohd Hamzah as Regent. The appointment was challenged by Faris in court.
Reign
On September 13, 2010, Muhammad Faris Petra was proclaimed the 29th Sultan of Kelantan, in accordance with the State Constitution. He took the regnal nameRegnal name
A regnal name, or reign name, is a formal name used by some monarchs and popes during their reigns. Since medieval times, monarchs have frequently chosen to use a name different from their own personal name when they inherit a throne....
Muhammad V. However, his father, Sultan Ismail Petra has petitioned the Federal Court
Federal Court of Malaysia
The Federal Court of Malaysia is the highest court and the final appellate court in Malaysia. It is housed in the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya...
to declare his appointment unconstitutional. Sultan Ismail Petra is still recovering from the stroke he suffered in 2009.
Muhammad V attended the 222nd meeting of the Conference of Rulers
Conference of Rulers
The Conference of Rulers in Malaysia is a council comprising the nine rulers of the Malay states, and the governors or Yang di-Pertua Negeri of the other four states...
for the first time as a full member in October 2010. This marked the recognition of his accession as Sultan by other rulers.
He was elected Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong in October 2011, and will begin his term on 13 December 2011.
Family
He married Kangsadal Pipitpakdee, the daughter of a former ThaiThai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
member of parliament from the predominantly-Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
province of Pattani
Pattani
Pattani may refer to* Pattani Province, in southern Thailand* Pattani , in southern Thailand* Pattani , which includes the above province** Pattani Kingdom, a former semi-independent kingdom...
, in November 2004. Kangsadal graduated from Mahidol University
Mahidol University
Mahidol University is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand. Established back in 1888 as School of Medical Practitioners, Siriraj Hospital and reorganized in 1943 as University of Medical Sciences . The university originally focused on Health Sciences but also expanded to other...
before working in an insurance company in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
. The wedding was attended by the Queen of Thailand
Sirikit
Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat , is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand. She is the second Queen Regent of Thailand...
, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak and Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai
Surakiart Sathirathai
Surakiart Sathirathai was, until September 19 2006, a Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand overseeing Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture.-Family and early career:...
. Kangsadal was known as Tengku Zubaidah Tengku Norudin after the marriage, which ended in divorce. They did not have any children.