Raja Jemaah
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Raja Jemaah binti Raja Ahmad was the second Raja Permaisuri Agong
of Malaysia during the brief reign of her husband, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah. She was also Tengku Ampuan of Selangor during her husband's reign as Sultan of Selangor
.
Born in 1900, in Bandar Termasha, Kuala Langat
, Selangor
, she was a member of a junior branch of the Selangor royal family. She received her early education in a Malay School near the Bandar Termasha Palace.
In 1920, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah married Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah who was then the royal escort to HRH Sultan Alaiddin Sulaiman Shah
. Hence she became the special escort to HRH Tengku Ampuan Fatimah.
In 1926, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah gave birth to a son, HRH Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah, who later became the 28th Sultan of Selangor
.
In 1952, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah performed the pilgrimage in Makkah and in the following year she accompanied Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in United Kingdom
.
Her husband, Sultan Alam Shah died of a mysterious illness at Istana Tetamu in Kuala Lumpur
on September 1, 1960 - the day fixed for his installation. According to then Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman
, the ruler had been struck down by illness after using the royal regalia
in advance of his installation. His death occurred after twenty seven days of illness. He was buried at the Royal Mausoleum near Sultan Sulaiman Mosque
in Klang, Selangor on September 3, 1960.
Following her husband's death, Tengku Ampuan Jemaah lived in quiet retirement until her death in 8 April 1973.
Her only child succeeded his father as Sultan of Selangor
and as Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj. He also reigned as Malaysia's eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong
. But like his father, he died while in office.
, she gathered women from the villages and started a handicraft training programme for them. The craftwork was sent to Raffles Hotel in Singapore
under the brand name “Pertukangan Tangan Melayu Selangor” (The Selangor Malay Handicrafts) and sponsored by the wife of the Governor of Singapore back then. The Malay Handicrafts Shop was first opened in Klang
. Subsequently, another branch was opened at the Robinson Shop in Kuala Lumpur
with the assistance of its manager.
The “Gerai Selangor” (Selangor Booth) at the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (MAHA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur
attracted many European tourists. Several awards for silverwork won by the said booth are on display at the Istana Shah Alam Museum. These awards were the result of Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah’s effort.
Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia, consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The holders of this office have been:...
of Malaysia during the brief reign of her husband, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah. She was also Tengku Ampuan of Selangor during her husband's reign as Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor is the title of the constitutional ruler of Selangor, Malaysia.-Bugis bloodline:The Sultans of Selangor are descended from a Bugis dynasty that claim descent from the rulers of Luwu in the southern part of Celebes...
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Born in 1900, in Bandar Termasha, Kuala Langat
Kuala Langat
Kuala Langat is a district of Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the southwestern part of Selangor. It covers an area of 885 square kilometres, and had a population of 222,261 at the 2010 Cenmsus . It is bordered by the districts of Klang to the north and Sepang to the east. Its southern border...
, Selangor
Selangor
Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
, she was a member of a junior branch of the Selangor royal family. She received her early education in a Malay School near the Bandar Termasha Palace.
In 1920, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah married Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah who was then the royal escort to HRH Sultan Alaiddin Sulaiman Shah
Sultan Sulaiman
Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa GCMG, KCVO, was the fifth Sultan of Selangor from 1898 until 1938...
. Hence she became the special escort to HRH Tengku Ampuan Fatimah.
In 1926, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah gave birth to a son, HRH Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah, who later became the 28th Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor is the title of the constitutional ruler of Selangor, Malaysia.-Bugis bloodline:The Sultans of Selangor are descended from a Bugis dynasty that claim descent from the rulers of Luwu in the southern part of Celebes...
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In 1952, Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah performed the pilgrimage in Makkah and in the following year she accompanied Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
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Her husband, Sultan Alam Shah died of a mysterious illness at Istana Tetamu in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
on September 1, 1960 - the day fixed for his installation. According to then Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, AC, CH was Chief Minister of the Federation of Malaya from 1955, and the country's first Prime Minister from independence in 1957. He remained as the Prime Minister after Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore joined the...
, the ruler had been struck down by illness after using the royal regalia
Royal Regalia of Malaysia
The Royal Regalia of Malaysia includes all the items which are deemed sacred and symbolic of the supremacy and authority of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King of Malaysia and his consort, the Raja Permaisuri Agong...
in advance of his installation. His death occurred after twenty seven days of illness. He was buried at the Royal Mausoleum near Sultan Sulaiman Mosque
Masjid Sultan Sulaiman
Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque is Selangor's royal mosque, which is located in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was constructed by the British in the early 1930s and was officially opened in 1932 by the late Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor and the British's Federated Malay States...
in Klang, Selangor on September 3, 1960.
Following her husband's death, Tengku Ampuan Jemaah lived in quiet retirement until her death in 8 April 1973.
Her only child succeeded his father as Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor
Sultan of Selangor is the title of the constitutional ruler of Selangor, Malaysia.-Bugis bloodline:The Sultans of Selangor are descended from a Bugis dynasty that claim descent from the rulers of Luwu in the southern part of Celebes...
and as Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj. He also reigned as Malaysia's eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
. But like his father, he died while in office.
Social Contributions
Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah had a keen interest in trying out various types of handicraft at the palace. She was good at knitting, embroidery and patch work. When she moved to KlangKlang
Klang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang...
, she gathered women from the villages and started a handicraft training programme for them. The craftwork was sent to Raffles Hotel in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
under the brand name “Pertukangan Tangan Melayu Selangor” (The Selangor Malay Handicrafts) and sponsored by the wife of the Governor of Singapore back then. The Malay Handicrafts Shop was first opened in Klang
Klang
Klang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang...
. Subsequently, another branch was opened at the Robinson Shop in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
with the assistance of its manager.
The “Gerai Selangor” (Selangor Booth) at the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (MAHA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
attracted many European tourists. Several awards for silverwork won by the said booth are on display at the Istana Shah Alam Museum. These awards were the result of Tengku Ampuan Jema’ah’s effort.