Sultan of Perak, The First Sultan to Hold a PhD
Many may already know a little about the background of the 35th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin. Therefore, this article is published with pride by us at orangperak.com to share a brief biography and the Sultan's educational achievements as the 35th Sultan of Perak, to serve as a reference for all parties in the future.
His Royal Highness Paduka Seri Sultan Dr. Nazrin Muizzudin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah was born on November 27, 1956, in George Town, Penang. He is the eldest son of the 34th Sultan of Perak, the late Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfurlah, and Tuanku Siti Bainun binti Mohd Ali.
Tuanku Sultan Nazrin is a former student of
Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK)
and he holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University, USA, which indirectly makes Sultan Nazrin the first Sultan in Malaysia to hold a PhD. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford, England, in 1979, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA, in 1984.
The Sultan of Perak is well-loved by all walks of life, as evidenced by the news of his marriage, which was welcomed with gratitude and excitement by the people. From his marriage, Tuanku Sultan Nazrin has been blessed with a handsome son and a lovely daughter, Yang Mulia Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah and Yang Mulia Raja Nazira Safya.
May the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan always be peaceful and prosperous, overflowing with abundance, and blessed by Allah S.W.T. May Allah S.W.T grant Tuanku Sultan Nazrin a long life and the strength to uphold Islam as the official religion of the state of Perak and the country of Malaysia. Daulat Tuanku.
