Khaleeda Bustamam Explained

Khaleeda
Malay: {{Script|Arab|خالدة
Succession:Consort of the Regent of Johor[1]
Reign:28 January 2024 – present
Cor-Type:Proclamation
Predecessor:Raja Zarith Sofiah
Succession1:Consort of the Crown Prince of Johor
Reign1:24 October 2014 – present
Cor-Type1:Proclamation
Predecessor1:Raja Zarith Sofiah
Consort:yes
Birth Name:Khaleeda binti Bustamam
Birth Date:16 July 1993
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Issue:
    Regnal Name:Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor[2]
    House:Temenggong (by marriage)
    Father:Bustamam bin Daud
    Mother:Aziyah binti Abdul Aziz
    Religion:Sunni Islam

    Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor[3] (Jawi: چئ ڤوان مهكوتا خالدة جوهر; born Khaleeda binti Bustamam; 16 July 1993) is the wife of Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim. Through her marriage she is known as the Consort of the Regent and Crown Prince of the Malaysian State of Johor.

    Early life

    Khaleeda binti Bustamam was born on 16 July 1993 at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the fifth child of Bustamam bin Daud and Aziyah binti Abdul Aziz. She attended Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Taman Seri Gombak in Selangor from 2001 until 2003, where she participated in dance and track & field. She moved to England when her mother served at the Malaysian High Commissioner in the United Kingdom. While in England she attended St. George's School at Hanover Square before enrolling at Westminster Academy in London in 2004. In 2009, she returned to Malaysia and studied at the Sri Utama School in Kuala Lumpur and graduated in 2010.[4]

    She speaks fluent Malay, English, and Spanish.[4]

    Personal life

    Khaleeda married Tunku Ismail, the Crown Prince of Johor, on 24 October 2014 in a private ceremony at Istana Bukit Serene.[5] [6] [7]

    Upon her marriage she was granted the honorific prefix of Che' Puan (equivalent to the English "Lady") as a Crown Prince's consort that was non-royal blood.[8]

    She gave birth to their first child and eldest daughter on 25 June 2016.[9] On 14 October 2017 she gave birth to their second child and first son, Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil Abu Bakar Ibrahim (the Raja Muda of Johor).[10] [11] [12] She gave birth to their third child and second son who was born on 17 July 2019. On 21 April 2021, She gave birth to their fourth child and second daughter.[13]

    Public roles

    She is the Pro-Chancellor of University of Technology Malaysia and was appointed in 2021.[14] She is also the president of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association for the Johor State Branch.[15]

    Titles and honours

    Royal Name:Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor
    Dipstyle:Her Highness
    Offstyle:Your Highness
    Altstyle:Che' Puan Mahkota

    By the royal command of Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Johor Council of the Royal Court announced on 7 January 2024 that she would be styled Her Highness Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor in all official correspondences.[16]

    Honours of Johor

    Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor was conferred with the following royal honours:[17] [18]

    See also: List of honours of the Johor Royal Family by country.

    Issue

    Name Born Place birth Age
    Her Highness
    Tunku Khalsom Aminah Sofiah Binti Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar
    25 June 2016 Hospital Sultanah Aminah of Johor
    His Royal Highness
    Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil Abu Bakar Ibrahim Ibni Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar, the Raja Muda of Johor
    14 October 2017 Hospital Sultanah Aminah of Johor
    His Highness
    Tunku Abu Bakar Ibrahim Ibni Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar
    17 July 2019 Hospital Sultanah Aminah of Johor
    Her Highness
    Tunku Zahrah Zarith Aziyah Binti Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar
    21 April 2021 Hospital Sultanah Aminah of Johor

    Notes and References

    1. (28 January 2024). Tunku Ismail appointed Regent of Johor. New Straits Times.
    2. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com. 2024-02-02.
    3. Web site: TMJ's wife conferred 'Che Puan Mahkota' title . . 2 January 2024 . 2 January 2024.
    4. Web site: YM Che' Puan Khaleeda Binti Bustamam Laman Web Rasmi Kemahkotaan DYMM Sultan Ibrahim, Sultan Johor. kemahkotaan.johor.gov.my. 24 December 2014. 26 January 2019.
    5. Web site: Johor crown prince weds sweetheart – New Straits Times – Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News. nst.com.my. 25 October 2014. 26 January 2019.
    6. Web site: Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail marries Khaleeda - Nation. The Star Online. 26 January 2019.
    7. Web site: Big crowd at Johor royal wedding, AsiaOne Malaysia News. https://web.archive.org/web/20141111221647/http://news.asiaone.com/news/malaysia/big-crowd-johor-royal-wedding. 26 January 2019. dead. 2014-11-11.
    8. News: Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals. . Tania Jayatilaka. 20 September 2021. Tatler Asia. 21 August 2023.
    9. Web site: TMJ kongsi kisah cinta pandang pertama. Astro Awani. 31 July 2016. 26 January 2019.
    10. Web site: Tunku Ismail and Che' Puan Khaleeda welcome their second child - Nation. The Star Online. 26 January 2019.
    11. Web site: It's a boy! Crown Prince of Johor and wife welcome second child, SE Asia News & Top Stories. The Straits Times. 14 October 2017. 26 January 2019.
    12. Web site: Johor Sultan appoints his grandson as Raja Muda, SE Asia News & Top Stories. The Straits Times. 23 November 2018. 26 January 2019.
    13. News: DEVI . VENESA . TMJ welcomes fourth child . 22 April 2021 . The Star (Malaysia) . 22 April 2021.
    14. Web site: Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda appointed UTM Pro-Chancellor . BERNAMA . 13 July 2021. dmy-all .
    15. Che' Puan Besar Khaleeda was present at the Official Closing of the Johor branch of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association National Day celebration 2023 held at Sultan Ibrahim Hall, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. . theroyaljohor. 20 September 2023. 20 September 2023. https://www.instagram.com/p/CxacY6NJIG4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA.
    16. Web site: It is now 'Her Highness Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda binti Bustamam' with immediate effect on 1 January 2024. . . 2 January 2024 . 2 January 2024.
    17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192158/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=190803 Johor Ruler's Grandson Appointed Raja Muda
    18. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/4/9/nation/13915164&sec=nation Tunku Mahkota's son named Raja Muda of Johor
    19. Web site: 23 March 2019. Che' Puan Khaleeda dahului 186 penerima darjah kebesaran Johor. 25 March 2021. Berita Harian. ms.