Friday, January 22, 2010

SULTAN OF JOHOR SULTAN ISKANDAR IS GRAVELY ILL, REGENT TUNKU IBRAHIM ISMAIL APPOINTED


The Johor crown prince, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Sultan Mahkota has been appointed as the regent of the state after Sultan Iskandar Al-Marhum Sultan Ismail was hospitalised today.

It is reported that the palace confirms that the Sultan Iskandar is gravely ill and has been warded at the Putri Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru today.

The 78-year-old sultan was born on April 8, 1932 at Istana Semayam in Johor Bahru.

The Sultan received his early education from the English College in Johor Bahru, now known as the Sultan Abu Bakar School.The Sultan continued his education in Australia and the United Kingdom before he served as a cadet officer in the Johor Civil Service.

The Sultan was appointed as crown prince in 1981 while he is also known for his interest in polo, surfing, hunting and golf.

No comments: