Sultanah Nur Zahirah
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Tuanku Nur Zahirah is the Permaisuri of Terengganu
, and the 13th and current Raja Permaisuri Agong
(Queen Consort) of Malaysia.
, Kedah
, Malaysia she received her primary school education at Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Nicholas' Convent, and her secondary school education at SMK St. Nicholas' Convent, both in Alor Star
, Kedah
, where she was a student librarian and Girl Guides
member.
on 28 March 1996 in Kuala Terengganu
. She was then known as Cik Puan Sri Rozita Adil Bakeri.
She was accorded the title Permaisuri Nur Zahirah on July 19, 1998, after Tuanku Mizan was proclaimed the Sultan of Terengganu
. Later, her title was changed to Sultanah Nur Zahirah on June 5, 2006 in accordance with the Sultan's wishes.
She was conferred the dignitary titles of the Bintang Kebesaran Darjah Seri Setia Sultan Mahmud Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia Darjah Yang Pertama (D.K.) known as Order of Royal Family on 16 January 1999 and Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu
Yang Amat Terpilih (S.S.M.Z.) or Grand Order of Sultan Mizan of Terengganu. The most recent dignitary title awarded to Her Majesty
Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong was the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (D.M.N.) - Grand Order of Nation Crown on 5 April 2007.
can be proven during the tsunami tragedy when she played a major role in collecting donations for the victims which were successfully distributed through both the Acheh and Kedah
governments. The list of generosity of the Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku includes involving herself with programmes to assist the poor and those with special needs.
In 2006, the Yayasan DiRaja Sultan Mizan, a local foundation of the Royal Family of Terengganu
, represented by Her Majesty distributed milk bottle especially for cleft-lipped babies, breast pumps for mothers and related devices to help people with eyesight problems through Hospital Nur Zahirah.
Her Majesty is the patron of various organizations, uniformed bodies and educational institutions in the Terengganu State. The organizations under the Sultanah consist of:
Another important accomplishment is the Tadika An Nur, a well established pre-school in Terengganu pioneered by Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku. This pre-school prospered when she planned to give an early form of education for her children. She is currently the Patron of Tadika An Nur which has now been opened to the public.
. She received the degree from Tuanku Mizan, who is the university’s chancellor. In her speech at the event, she urged the people of Terengganu
to take the initiative to emulate the excellent accomplishments of past Muslim scholars in fields of knowledge, especially in science
and technology
.
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
, and the 13th and current Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia, consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The holders of this office have been:...
(Queen Consort) of Malaysia.
Early life
Born Rozita binti Adil Bakeri on December 7, 1973 in Alor StarAlor Star
Alor Setar, known as Alor Star between 2004 and 2008, is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia, and Kota Setar District's Administrative Centre. It is also a distribution center for manufacturing and agricultural products such as paddy, and the royal seat of the Kedah state since the establishment...
, Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
, Malaysia she received her primary school education at Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Nicholas' Convent, and her secondary school education at SMK St. Nicholas' Convent, both in Alor Star
Alor Star
Alor Setar, known as Alor Star between 2004 and 2008, is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia, and Kota Setar District's Administrative Centre. It is also a distribution center for manufacturing and agricultural products such as paddy, and the royal seat of the Kedah state since the establishment...
, Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
, where she was a student librarian and Girl Guides
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
member.
Royal Life
She married Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of TerengganuTerengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
on 28 March 1996 in Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu
-Transport:The city is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the Terengganu River. The Sultan Mahmud Bridge, a bridge over the Terengganu River, provides a road link to both banks of the river...
. She was then known as Cik Puan Sri Rozita Adil Bakeri.
She was accorded the title Permaisuri Nur Zahirah on July 19, 1998, after Tuanku Mizan was proclaimed the Sultan of Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
. Later, her title was changed to Sultanah Nur Zahirah on June 5, 2006 in accordance with the Sultan's wishes.
She was conferred the dignitary titles of the Bintang Kebesaran Darjah Seri Setia Sultan Mahmud Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia Darjah Yang Pertama (D.K.) known as Order of Royal Family on 16 January 1999 and Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
Yang Amat Terpilih (S.S.M.Z.) or Grand Order of Sultan Mizan of Terengganu. The most recent dignitary title awarded to Her Majesty
Majesty
Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning "greatness".- Origin :Originally, during the Roman republic, the word maiestas was the legal term for the supreme status and dignity of the state, to be respected above everything else...
Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong was the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (D.M.N.) - Grand Order of Nation Crown on 5 April 2007.
Family life
The royal couple have four children:- Princess Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah (born December 18, 1996)
- Prince Tengku Muhammad Ismail (born March 1, 1998)
- Prince Tengku Muhammad Mua'az (born December 22, 2000)
- Princess Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra' (born April 19, 2002)
Hobbies and Interests
The Queen loves interior decoration and does much of the interior design at the palace. She loves to cook, especially dishes that are the favourites of her husband and family. Tuanku Nur Zahirah also loves to read books, specially concerning intelligence quotient and emotional quotient. The Sultanah is also interested in martial arts, as the activity keeps a person body fit and trim. She spends her free time by taking part in exercises such as aerobics. She also likes strenuous sports, such as endurance horse riding, which is the favourite of the Sultan. The Sultanah is her husband’s number one supporter when he takes part in such races locally or overseas.Social Contribution
The kindness and sincere consideration by Her MajestyMajesty
Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning "greatness".- Origin :Originally, during the Roman republic, the word maiestas was the legal term for the supreme status and dignity of the state, to be respected above everything else...
can be proven during the tsunami tragedy when she played a major role in collecting donations for the victims which were successfully distributed through both the Acheh and Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
governments. The list of generosity of the Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku includes involving herself with programmes to assist the poor and those with special needs.
In 2006, the Yayasan DiRaja Sultan Mizan, a local foundation of the Royal Family of Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
, represented by Her Majesty distributed milk bottle especially for cleft-lipped babies, breast pumps for mothers and related devices to help people with eyesight problems through Hospital Nur Zahirah.
Her Majesty is the patron of various organizations, uniformed bodies and educational institutions in the Terengganu State. The organizations under the Sultanah consist of:
- Majlis Kebajikan dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (for social welfare and development)
- Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Terengganu (known as PERKAYA for the welfare of orphans)
- Persatuan Hospis Terengganu
- Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru SK Pusat Bukit Besar, Terengganu
- Girl Guide Association of Terengganu
Another important accomplishment is the Tadika An Nur, a well established pre-school in Terengganu pioneered by Seri Paduka Baginda Tuanku. This pre-school prospered when she planned to give an early form of education for her children. She is currently the Patron of Tadika An Nur which has now been opened to the public.
Honours
Tuanku Nur Zahirah was conferred with an honorary doctorate in management at a special convocation of Universiti Malaysia TerengganuUniversiti Malaysia Terengganu
The Universiti Malaysia Terengganu or UMT, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia or KUSTEM was officially chartered on February 1, 2007.-Names:...
. She received the degree from Tuanku Mizan, who is the university’s chancellor. In her speech at the event, she urged the people of Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
to take the initiative to emulate the excellent accomplishments of past Muslim scholars in fields of knowledge, especially in science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
and technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
.
See also
- Yang Di-Pertuan AgongYang di-Pertuan AgongThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
- Raja Permaisuri AgongRaja Permaisuri AgongRaja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia, consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The holders of this office have been:...