AL-FATIHAH-Sultan Johor Sultan Iskandar Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ismail
Sultan of Johor dies
Submitted by muzli on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
LocalSultan Johor
Bernama
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 00:18:00
JOHOR BAHARU:The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, 77, died tonight after ruling the state for almost three decades.
The Sultan breathed his last at 7.15pm at the Puteri Specialist Hospital after he was admitted to the hospital earlier following an illness.
The death of the sultan was announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, here tonight.
The ruler left behind his wife, the Sultanah of Johor Sultanah Zanariah and 10 children.
Sultan Iskandar was born in Istana Semayam, Johor Baharu on April 8, 1932, and was made the Sultan of Johor on May 11, 1981.On Nov 15 1984, he was installed as the 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Nov 15,1984.
Earlier today, his eldest son, Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was appointed the Regent of Johor and the sworn-in ceremony was held at the Istana Besar Johor Baharu.
The Head of the Johor Council of the Royal Court, Tunku Osman Temenggong Ahmad, announced that Sultan Iskandar had been admitted to the Puteri Specialists Hospital at 5pm today.
Sultan Iskandar was the third son of the late Sultan Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and the great grandson of the Father of Modern Johor, the late Sultan Abu Bakar.
He received his early education in Johor Baharu, before pursuing his studies in Australia and united Kingdom. He was also the Colonel-in-Chief of the Malaysian Special Service Regiment (Commando) and was always seen clad in a military uniform during official events due to his passion for military service.
His name was associated with many schools in Johor, as well as sports events like the Iskandar Johor Open Golf Tournament and southeren Johor development corridor, the Iskandar Malaysia.
Submitted by muzli on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
LocalSultan Johor
Bernama
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 00:18:00
JOHOR BAHARU:The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, 77, died tonight after ruling the state for almost three decades.
The Sultan breathed his last at 7.15pm at the Puteri Specialist Hospital after he was admitted to the hospital earlier following an illness.
The death of the sultan was announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, here tonight.
The ruler left behind his wife, the Sultanah of Johor Sultanah Zanariah and 10 children.
Sultan Iskandar was born in Istana Semayam, Johor Baharu on April 8, 1932, and was made the Sultan of Johor on May 11, 1981.On Nov 15 1984, he was installed as the 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Nov 15,1984.
Earlier today, his eldest son, Tunku Mahkota of Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was appointed the Regent of Johor and the sworn-in ceremony was held at the Istana Besar Johor Baharu.
The Head of the Johor Council of the Royal Court, Tunku Osman Temenggong Ahmad, announced that Sultan Iskandar had been admitted to the Puteri Specialists Hospital at 5pm today.
Sultan Iskandar was the third son of the late Sultan Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and the great grandson of the Father of Modern Johor, the late Sultan Abu Bakar.
He received his early education in Johor Baharu, before pursuing his studies in Australia and united Kingdom. He was also the Colonel-in-Chief of the Malaysian Special Service Regiment (Commando) and was always seen clad in a military uniform during official events due to his passion for military service.
His name was associated with many schools in Johor, as well as sports events like the Iskandar Johor Open Golf Tournament and southeren Johor development corridor, the Iskandar Malaysia.
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