Following the appointment at Istana Bukit Serene on Sunday (Jan 28), Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim has been named the Regent of Johor.
This appointment comes in anticipation of Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar ascending to the federal throne as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Wednesday (Jan 31).
Johor Royal Court Council president Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli stated that the appointment was made upon the advice of the Royal Council under Clause 9(1)(d) and (3) of the Johor State Constitution 1895.
He also added, “The appointment stands as long as Sultan Ibrahim takes on the responsibilities as the Agong.”
Additionally, he mentioned that “With this appointment, the heir to the Johor throne will henceforth be known as His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail, The Regent of Johor,” after the ceremony.
Sultan Ibrahim is set to ascend the throne at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur on Jan 31 as the 17th King of Malaysia and reign for five years.
Born on June 30, 1984, in Johor Baru, Tunku Ismail, 39, is the eldest of six children of Sultan Ibrahim and Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.
Prior to this appointment, Tunku Ismail has already been appointed as Regent on several occasions, the most recent being on June 16, 2022, during a period when Sultan Ibrahim took a brief respite from his royal administrative duties.
He is also known for his keen interest in polo and football and has been the Johor Football Association president since Feb 16, 2012.
Tunku Ismail married Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor on Oct 24, 2014 and they have four children together – two sons and two daughters: Tunku Khalsom Aminah Sofiah, Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil Abu Bakar Ibrahim, Tunku Abu Bakar Ibrahim and Tunku Zahrah Zarith Aziyah.
