Raja Zarith Sofiah Husband: Meet Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar – Raja Zarith Sofiah holds the esteemed titles of Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia and Permaisuri (Queen) of Johor, as the spouse of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
Originally born into the Perak royal family, she ventured into academia at Somerville College, Oxford, where she married the heir to the Johor throne. Now a mother of six, she actively engages in the endeavors of non-governmental organizations and universities, contributing periodic columns to a newspaper.
Born 14 August 1959, her early education includes attending Datin Khadijah Primary School and Raja Perempuan Kelsom School in Kuala Kangsar before completing her secondary education at Cheltenham Ladies’ College. She pursued higher education at Somerville College, Oxford, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese studies in 1983 and a Master of Arts in 1986.
Raja Zarith Sofiah Husband: Meet Sultan Ibrahim ibni Sultan Iskandar
On the 22nd of September 1982, Raja Zarith Sofiah entered matrimonial bonds with the then Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail. This union elevated her status, and she was accorded the distinguished title of Her Highness, the Isteri Tunku Mahkota (the Consort of the Crown Prince) of Johor.
Following the passing of his father on the 23rd of January 2010, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail ascended to become the 25th Sultan of Johor. In the interim, Raja Zarith was formally addressed as DYMM (HRH), signifying her role as the consort of the Sultan of Johor. The culmination of her regal journey unfolded on the 23rd of March 2015, during her coronation ceremony. On this momentous occasion, she was bestowed with the distinguished title of Permaisuri of Johor (Queen consort of Johor), and she carries the style of Her Majesty. This regal transformation marked a significant chapter in Raja Zarith Sofiah’s life, as she assumed the role and responsibilities of the Queen consort of Johor.
As of now, Raja Zarith Sofiah assumes key roles such as the chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Royal Advisor to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Chairman of the Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ), and Chairman of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF). Additionally, she serves as a Fellow at the School of Language Studies and Linguistics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Her involvement extends to being the Royal Patron of the Oxford University Malaysia Club (OUMC) since Michaelmas 2011.
A proponent of enhancing English usage in Malaysia, Raja Zarith Sofiah is fluent in Malay, English, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, and French. Beyond her linguistic pursuits, she has authored and illustrated children’s books, including “Puteri Gunung Ledang,” and contributes to The Star’s “Mind Matters” column.
Demonstrating a commitment to philanthropy, she supports various charitable and non-governmental organizations. Her patronage includes the Spastic Children’s Association of Johor, the Rotary Club of Tebrau Heart Fund, and the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association. Raja Zarith Sofiah also chairs the Community Services Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.
Actively participating in religious activities, she lends her name to the Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ), established on 28 November 2012. Launched at the Kuala Lumpur campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, this foundation aims to generate funds for diverse educational programs, aligning with the teachings of Islam as advocated by the Royal Johor Institution, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
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