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Regalia of Malaysia
The regalia of Malaysia (Malay: Alat-alat Kebesaran Diraja Malaysia; Jawi: الت٢ كبسرن دراج مليسيا) includes all the items which are deemed sacred and symbolic of the supremacy and authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme King of Malaysia) and his consort, the Raja Permaisuri Agong. The installation of the Supreme King is normally held every five years, thus making it the only time the public can see the full set of regalia. Several pieces were made Malaysian National Treasures in 2009.
The Thrones housed in the Balairong Seri (Throne Room) of the Istana Negara feature a mixture of motifs from Peninsular Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
The primary element is gold to impart a royal aura, and designs generally point upwards to indicate all beings are created by Allah.
According to legend, the first Sultan of Perak, Sultan Muzaffar Shah I Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Shah (1528–1549) set sail to establish the Perak Sultanate. Sultan Muzaffar was of the Malacca Sultanate, and had been exiled to Johor by the Portuguese. He carried on his ship many of the regalia of Malacca, including the Royal Crown of Malacca.
During his journey, his ship entered shallow waters and was stuck, the only solution being to reduce the ship's load. One by one, the many items on board were cast into the sea, but the ship would not budge. The only object left was the Royal Crown of Malacca, which was then offered to the waters. The sea was happy with this, for immediately after the ship miraculously set sail on its own to Perak.
The Sultan took this as a sign, and swore that he and his descendants would never wear a crown during their installation. This practice came to be followed by other Malay Rulers. Thence, the Malay headdress known as the Tengkolok came to be the replacement for a crown.
For centuries, the Malay Rulers have worn headdresses as part of their regalia. These are made of embroidered silk folded in different styles since the days of the Malay Sultanate. The style of folding is called solek, and there are variations depending on the tradition of the royal family of a particular state. The colour of the headdress also varies from one state to another. However two of the royal states in Peninsular Malaysia - Selangor and Johor - have since added a crown to their regalia following British influence.
The royal headdress worn by the King of Malaysia during his installation ceremony is called the Tengkolok Diraja. Made of black fabric embroidered with gold thread, it is folded in the Dendam Tak Sudah ("Persistent Vengeance") style from the state of Negeri Sembilan (which also inspired the elective monarchical system itself). Affixed to the front of Tengkolok Diraja is the Bintang Persekutuan (Federation Star), a bejewelled ornament consisting of a crescent moon and a 14-point star. At the centre of the star is the Coat of arms of Malaysia. The Tengolok is worn together with the Muskat.
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Regalia of Malaysia
The regalia of Malaysia (Malay: Alat-alat Kebesaran Diraja Malaysia; Jawi: الت٢ كبسرن دراج مليسيا) includes all the items which are deemed sacred and symbolic of the supremacy and authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme King of Malaysia) and his consort, the Raja Permaisuri Agong. The installation of the Supreme King is normally held every five years, thus making it the only time the public can see the full set of regalia. Several pieces were made Malaysian National Treasures in 2009.
The Thrones housed in the Balairong Seri (Throne Room) of the Istana Negara feature a mixture of motifs from Peninsular Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
The primary element is gold to impart a royal aura, and designs generally point upwards to indicate all beings are created by Allah.
According to legend, the first Sultan of Perak, Sultan Muzaffar Shah I Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Shah (1528–1549) set sail to establish the Perak Sultanate. Sultan Muzaffar was of the Malacca Sultanate, and had been exiled to Johor by the Portuguese. He carried on his ship many of the regalia of Malacca, including the Royal Crown of Malacca.
During his journey, his ship entered shallow waters and was stuck, the only solution being to reduce the ship's load. One by one, the many items on board were cast into the sea, but the ship would not budge. The only object left was the Royal Crown of Malacca, which was then offered to the waters. The sea was happy with this, for immediately after the ship miraculously set sail on its own to Perak.
The Sultan took this as a sign, and swore that he and his descendants would never wear a crown during their installation. This practice came to be followed by other Malay Rulers. Thence, the Malay headdress known as the Tengkolok came to be the replacement for a crown.
For centuries, the Malay Rulers have worn headdresses as part of their regalia. These are made of embroidered silk folded in different styles since the days of the Malay Sultanate. The style of folding is called solek, and there are variations depending on the tradition of the royal family of a particular state. The colour of the headdress also varies from one state to another. However two of the royal states in Peninsular Malaysia - Selangor and Johor - have since added a crown to their regalia following British influence.
The royal headdress worn by the King of Malaysia during his installation ceremony is called the Tengkolok Diraja. Made of black fabric embroidered with gold thread, it is folded in the Dendam Tak Sudah ("Persistent Vengeance") style from the state of Negeri Sembilan (which also inspired the elective monarchical system itself). Affixed to the front of Tengkolok Diraja is the Bintang Persekutuan (Federation Star), a bejewelled ornament consisting of a crescent moon and a 14-point star. At the centre of the star is the Coat of arms of Malaysia. The Tengolok is worn together with the Muskat.