KUALA PILAH, Jun 11 — Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir today proclaimed his second son, Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin, as the holder of the hereditary title of Putera Yang Empat, Tunku Panglima Besar of Negeri Sembilan, with immediate effect.
The proclamation fills the vacancy in the hereditary post previously held by Tunku Datuk Seri Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar.
The proclamation ceremony was held at the Balairong Seri of Istana Besar Seri Menanti and was attended by Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud and Tunku Besar Seri Menanti Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz.
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and heads of state departments.
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali said in a statement that His Royal Highness had expressed confidence that Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin, in his capacity as Tunku Panglima Besar, would continue to play an important role in upholding the sovereignty of the Negeri Sembilan Royal Institution and safeguarding the interests of the people and the state.
He said the ruler believed Tunku Zain would discharge his responsibilities with dedication and continue the legacy associated with the hereditary office.
Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin, 44, was educated at Alice Smith School in Kuala Lumpur, Marlborough College in the United Kingdom, and the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he earned his MSc in Comparative Politics. He has worked with the UK Parliament, the World Bank, and the United Nations, and is an Eisenhower Fellow.
He is dedicated to education and to developing the potential of young Malaysians. He also serves as Chancellor of UCSI University, Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), and President of ICAN College.
As a Trustee of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Patron of the Negeri Sembilan Schools Arts and Culture Programme, Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin also actively champions greater access to quality education, holistic learning, and the nurturing of well-rounded future leaders.
