Tunku Naquiyuddin
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Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Laxamana Tunku Dato' Seri Utama Naquiyuddin Tuanku Ja'afar DK, DKYR, SPNS, SPMP, PPT, is the eldest son of Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
, who was also a former Yang di-Pertuan Agong
(King) of Malaysia. Tunku Naquiyuddin served as regent of Negeri Sembilan from 1994-1999 when his father was elected as the King of Malaysia.
Suave, charming and debonair, Tunku Laxamana Naquiyuddin had been for years one of Malaysia's most well-known member of royalty, and was widely expected to succeed his father as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
. However he was bypassed as Ruler in favour of his cousin, Tunku Muhriz
, upon the death of his father, allegedly due to Naquiyuddin's unbecoming behaviour.
, Tunku Naquiyuddin is a former diplomat and an active businessman with interests spanning a broad spectrum. Besides serving as Executive Chairman of Antah HealthCare Group, he sits on the Board of four public companies – Orix Leasing (M) Bhd., Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad, Sino Hua-An International Berhad, Ann Joo Resources Bhd and more recently, Noble Mineral Resources Limited, a gold exploration company listed in the Australian Securities Exchange
. He was born on March 8, 1947, at the royal capital of Seri Menanti
to the future Yang di-Pertuan Besar
of Negri Sembilan ,Tuanku Jaafar and the future Tuanku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan, Tunku Najiha binti Tunku Besar Burhan ud-din.
Tunku Naquiyuddin studied at the Anderson School, Ipoh
; Tuanku Besar School, Tampin; Junior King's School, Sturry, Kent
; King's School, Canterbury; and read International Politics at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth
(later known as the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Economics from the same college.
He served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was posted as the 2nd Secretary with the Malaysian Embassy in Paris
. Tunku Naquiyuddin later headed Antah Holdings Berhad as its Chairman, a position held till 2007, which was vacated for a 5 year period during his tenure as the Regent of Negeri Sembilan
from 1994 to 1999.He also hold important position in Carlsberg Malaysia.
Tunku Naquiyuddin was also a Council Member of the Business Council for Sustainable Development, a Geneva
-based organization, Founder and Head of the Federation of Public Listed Companies, Council Member of the Canada-ASEAN Center and Committee Member of the Bursa Malaysia
. He is also the Pro-Chancellor of the Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, Patron of the Negri Sembilan Rugby Football Union, Seremban Half Marathon, Raintree Club (Kuala Lumpur), etc. He is the President of the Federation of Public Listed Companies (FPLC) since 1987, and Malaysian Water Skiing Association. He is the Patron of Malaysia Board Sailing Association, and Negri Sembilan Squash Racquet Association. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuanku Ja'afar Educatiional Trust since 1993, and of College. Tuanku Ja'afar since 1991; of Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin since 1995, Malaysia Wildlife Conservation Federation, Malaysia-France Economic & Trade Assoc. (MAFRETA), WWF for Nature (Malaysia), Seremban Half Marathon, Singer World Squash Championships, Antah Holdings Bhd. 1999, and Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd. Dir. Malayawata Steel Bhd., etc. Hon. Member Royal Selangor Golf Club. Rcvd: DK, SPTJ, PJK, DKYR, SPNS, SPMS, PPT, SPMP of Perlis (2001), Grand Collar of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins of Chile (2004).
A keen philanthropist, Tunku Naquiyuddin founded Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin, a charitable foundation that provides assistance to young students from poor families. He is also the founder and patron of the annual Seremban
Half Marathon, whereby proceeds from the event are used to supplement financial needs of prospective junior athletes from the state.
born Tunku Puan Muda Tunku Dato' Seri Nur ul-Hayati binti Tunku Dato' Bahadur. They have two sons and two daughters.
Y.M. Tunku Mohamed Alauddin bin Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Utama Naquiyuddin (born 9 February 1978)
Y.M. Tunku Khair ul-Zaim bin Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1985)
Y.M. Tunku Alia Nadira binti Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1980) and
Y.M. Tunku Nadia Sahiya binti Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1982)
Darjah Seri Paduka Tuanku Jaafar - (Most Distinguished Order of Tuanku Ja'afar - Knight Grand Commander) - SPTJ
Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (The Meritorious Service Medal) - PJK
Darjah Kerabat Y am Tuan Radin - (The Most Esteemed Order of the Royal Family of Yam Tuan Radin) - DKYR
Darjah Seri Paduka Negeri Sembilan (Most Honorable Order of Negeri Sembilan - Knight Grand Commander) - SPNS
SPMS
Pingat Pekerti Terpilih (The Distinguished Conduct Medal) - PPT
SPMP of Perlis
(2001)
Grand Collar of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins of Chile
(2004)
as the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
succeeding Almarhum Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
who had died on 27 December 2008.
This decision was made following intense discussions among the four Undang
s. At least two, if not all four of the Undangs strongly championed Tunku Muhriz
's candidacy. They refused to budge when it was suggested that they consider Tunku Naquiyuddin, Tuanku Jaafar's eldest son, instead as the next Ruler of Negeri Sembilan. Naquiyuddin also had two younger brothers. Together with Tunku Muhriz, these four princes were the main heirs to the throne when Tuanku Jaafar died. It must be noted however that Tuanku Jaafar had replaced his elder brother whose son, Tunku Muhriz, at the time was barely out of his teens. Tunku Muhriz was considered too young to replace his father and the throne was given to his uncle Tuanku Jaafar.
Due to a life-long habit of keeping a low profile, Tuanku Muhriz was largely unknown outside royal circles in Negeri Sembilan
compared to Tunku Naquiyuddin, who was very media friendly. However, Tuanku Muhriz established and maintained strong ties with the Undangs, the general nobility, the lesser royalty and people of Negeri Sembilan, and more so since moving back to the state a few years ago. He also has powerful backers within the political establishment in the state, with the former Menteri Besar
Tan Sri Isa Samad among his supporters.
Known for his charitable activities, Tunku Naquiyuddin was also a keen sportsman and a top corporate figure popular with the public, making him an ideal candidate to be the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
of Negri Sembilan. But perhaps the spate of bad publicity his family endured in recent times eventually hurt his chances as he was ultimately bypassed when the four Undangs, or territorial chiefs, of the state instead chose his cousin Tuanku Muhriz to ascend to the throne.
He is also a Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(UKM).
Tuanku Jaafar
's family are said to be completely devastated with the decision of the Undangs to select Tuanku Muhriz over Tunku Naquiyuddin. They too had several powerful politicians in their camp but the Undangs were not to be swayed.
Tuanku Jaafar
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, GCB was the tenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 26 April 1994 until 25 April 1999 and the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan.-Early life and education:The second son of Tuanku Abdul Rahman...
, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Yamtuan Besar
Yamtuan Besar, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar, is the royal title of the ruler of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The ruler of Negeri Sembilan is selected by a council of ruling chiefs in the state, or the datuk-datuk undang. This royal practice has been followed since 1773...
, who was also a former Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
(King) of Malaysia. Tunku Naquiyuddin served as regent of Negeri Sembilan from 1994-1999 when his father was elected as the King of Malaysia.
Suave, charming and debonair, Tunku Laxamana Naquiyuddin had been for years one of Malaysia's most well-known member of royalty, and was widely expected to succeed his father as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Yamtuan Besar
Yamtuan Besar, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar, is the royal title of the ruler of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The ruler of Negeri Sembilan is selected by a council of ruling chiefs in the state, or the datuk-datuk undang. This royal practice has been followed since 1773...
. However he was bypassed as Ruler in favour of his cousin, Tunku Muhriz
Tunku Muhriz
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir is the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.-Early life:...
, upon the death of his father, allegedly due to Naquiyuddin's unbecoming behaviour.
Early life
The eldest son of Tuanku Ja'afar, of Negeri SembilanNegeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
, Tunku Naquiyuddin is a former diplomat and an active businessman with interests spanning a broad spectrum. Besides serving as Executive Chairman of Antah HealthCare Group, he sits on the Board of four public companies – Orix Leasing (M) Bhd., Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad, Sino Hua-An International Berhad, Ann Joo Resources Bhd and more recently, Noble Mineral Resources Limited, a gold exploration company listed in the Australian Securities Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
The Australian Securities Exchange was created by the merger of the Australian Stock Exchange and the Sydney Futures Exchange in July 2006. It is the primary stock exchange group in Australia....
. He was born on March 8, 1947, at the royal capital of Seri Menanti
Seri Menanti
Seri Menanti is the royal capital of the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Situated in the Kuala Pilah district, it houses the seat of the head of state or Yamtuan Besar, the local equivalent of theSultan...
to the future Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Yang di-Pertuan Besar
In Malay, Yang di-Pertuan Besar, literally "He Who Is Made Great" or "Great Ruler", is a royal title.-In Malaysia:# Also known as Yamtuan Besar, it is the title of the elected monarch of the state of Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia...
of Negri Sembilan ,Tuanku Jaafar and the future Tuanku Ampuan of Negri Sembilan, Tunku Najiha binti Tunku Besar Burhan ud-din.
Tunku Naquiyuddin studied at the Anderson School, Ipoh
Ipoh
Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state, Malaysia. It is approximately 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur on the North-South Expressway....
; Tuanku Besar School, Tampin; Junior King's School, Sturry, Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
; King's School, Canterbury; and read International Politics at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Ceredigion, Wales. Often colloquially known as Aber, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol....
(later known as the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth University is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales. Aberystwyth was a founding Member Institution of the former federal University of Wales. As of late 2006, the university had over 12,000 students spread across seventeen academic departments.The university was founded in 1872 as...
) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Economics from the same college.
He served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was posted as the 2nd Secretary with the Malaysian Embassy in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. Tunku Naquiyuddin later headed Antah Holdings Berhad as its Chairman, a position held till 2007, which was vacated for a 5 year period during his tenure as the Regent of Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
from 1994 to 1999.He also hold important position in Carlsberg Malaysia.
Tunku Naquiyuddin was also a Council Member of the Business Council for Sustainable Development, a Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
-based organization, Founder and Head of the Federation of Public Listed Companies, Council Member of the Canada-ASEAN Center and Committee Member of the Bursa Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia is an exchange holding company approved under Section 15 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. It operates a fully integrated exchange, offering the complete range of exchange-related services including trading, clearing, settlement and depository services.- History :Bursa...
. He is also the Pro-Chancellor of the Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, Patron of the Negri Sembilan Rugby Football Union, Seremban Half Marathon, Raintree Club (Kuala Lumpur), etc. He is the President of the Federation of Public Listed Companies (FPLC) since 1987, and Malaysian Water Skiing Association. He is the Patron of Malaysia Board Sailing Association, and Negri Sembilan Squash Racquet Association. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuanku Ja'afar Educatiional Trust since 1993, and of College. Tuanku Ja'afar since 1991; of Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin since 1995, Malaysia Wildlife Conservation Federation, Malaysia-France Economic & Trade Assoc. (MAFRETA), WWF for Nature (Malaysia), Seremban Half Marathon, Singer World Squash Championships, Antah Holdings Bhd. 1999, and Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd. Dir. Malayawata Steel Bhd., etc. Hon. Member Royal Selangor Golf Club. Rcvd: DK, SPTJ, PJK, DKYR, SPNS, SPMS, PPT, SPMP of Perlis (2001), Grand Collar of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins of Chile (2004).
A keen philanthropist, Tunku Naquiyuddin founded Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin, a charitable foundation that provides assistance to young students from poor families. He is also the founder and patron of the annual Seremban
Seremban
Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan, located within the district of Seremban, one of the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan. The town's administration is run by the Seremban Municipal Council or Majlis Perbandaran Seremban...
Half Marathon, whereby proceeds from the event are used to supplement financial needs of prospective junior athletes from the state.
Family
Tunku Naquiyuddin is married to the PerlisPerlis
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south...
born Tunku Puan Muda Tunku Dato' Seri Nur ul-Hayati binti Tunku Dato' Bahadur. They have two sons and two daughters.
Y.M. Tunku Mohamed Alauddin bin Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Utama Naquiyuddin (born 9 February 1978)
Y.M. Tunku Khair ul-Zaim bin Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1985)
Y.M. Tunku Alia Nadira binti Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1980) and
Y.M. Tunku Nadia Sahiya binti Tunku Laksamana Dato' Seri Naquiy ud-din (born in 1982)
Decorations
DKDarjah Seri Paduka Tuanku Jaafar - (Most Distinguished Order of Tuanku Ja'afar - Knight Grand Commander) - SPTJ
Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (The Meritorious Service Medal) - PJK
Darjah Kerabat Y am Tuan Radin - (The Most Esteemed Order of the Royal Family of Yam Tuan Radin) - DKYR
Darjah Seri Paduka Negeri Sembilan (Most Honorable Order of Negeri Sembilan - Knight Grand Commander) - SPNS
SPMS
Pingat Pekerti Terpilih (The Distinguished Conduct Medal) - PPT
SPMP of Perlis
Perlis
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south...
(2001)
Grand Collar of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins of Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
(2004)
Bypassed to the Throne
On 29 December 2008, The Council of Undang proclaimed Tunku MuhrizTunku Muhriz
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir is the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.-Early life:...
as the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Yamtuan Besar
Yamtuan Besar, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar, is the royal title of the ruler of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The ruler of Negeri Sembilan is selected by a council of ruling chiefs in the state, or the datuk-datuk undang. This royal practice has been followed since 1773...
succeeding Almarhum Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Tuanku Jaafar
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, GCB was the tenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 26 April 1994 until 25 April 1999 and the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan.-Early life and education:The second son of Tuanku Abdul Rahman...
who had died on 27 December 2008.
This decision was made following intense discussions among the four Undang
Undang
An Undang is a ruling chief or territorial chief who still play an important role in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The name is believed to be derived from the Malay word undang-undang meaning law....
s. At least two, if not all four of the Undangs strongly championed Tunku Muhriz
Tunku Muhriz
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir is the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.-Early life:...
's candidacy. They refused to budge when it was suggested that they consider Tunku Naquiyuddin, Tuanku Jaafar's eldest son, instead as the next Ruler of Negeri Sembilan. Naquiyuddin also had two younger brothers. Together with Tunku Muhriz, these four princes were the main heirs to the throne when Tuanku Jaafar died. It must be noted however that Tuanku Jaafar had replaced his elder brother whose son, Tunku Muhriz, at the time was barely out of his teens. Tunku Muhriz was considered too young to replace his father and the throne was given to his uncle Tuanku Jaafar.
Due to a life-long habit of keeping a low profile, Tuanku Muhriz was largely unknown outside royal circles in Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
compared to Tunku Naquiyuddin, who was very media friendly. However, Tuanku Muhriz established and maintained strong ties with the Undangs, the general nobility, the lesser royalty and people of Negeri Sembilan, and more so since moving back to the state a few years ago. He also has powerful backers within the political establishment in the state, with the former Menteri Besar
Menteri Besar
The Menteri Besar is the chief executive of the state government for states in Malaysia with hereditary rulers. For states without a monarch, the title Chief Minister is used...
Tan Sri Isa Samad among his supporters.
Known for his charitable activities, Tunku Naquiyuddin was also a keen sportsman and a top corporate figure popular with the public, making him an ideal candidate to be the Yang di-Pertuan Besar
Yang di-Pertuan Besar
In Malay, Yang di-Pertuan Besar, literally "He Who Is Made Great" or "Great Ruler", is a royal title.-In Malaysia:# Also known as Yamtuan Besar, it is the title of the elected monarch of the state of Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia...
of Negri Sembilan. But perhaps the spate of bad publicity his family endured in recent times eventually hurt his chances as he was ultimately bypassed when the four Undangs, or territorial chiefs, of the state instead chose his cousin Tuanku Muhriz to ascend to the throne.
He is also a Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
The National University of Malaysia is a public university located in Bangi, Selangor which is about 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur...
(UKM).
Tuanku Jaafar
Tuanku Jaafar
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, GCB was the tenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 26 April 1994 until 25 April 1999 and the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan.-Early life and education:The second son of Tuanku Abdul Rahman...
's family are said to be completely devastated with the decision of the Undangs to select Tuanku Muhriz over Tunku Naquiyuddin. They too had several powerful politicians in their camp but the Undangs were not to be swayed.