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40-704: Dato' Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor ( Jawi : محمد سنوسي بن مد نور ; Malay pronunciation: [muhammad sanusi] ; born 4 August 1974) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah since May 2020 and Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Jeneri since May 2018. He was the Leader of the Opposition of the state from July 2018 to May 2020. His tenure as Menteri Besar of Kedah has been characterised by

80-695: A form of address which can be used by the wife of the title holder. This form is not used by the husband of a titled woman; such a woman will bear a title which is the same as a titled man. Singapore , whose Malay royalty was abolished by the British colonial government in 1891, has adopted civic titles for its leaders. Much of the Philippines was historically accustomed to the usage of Malay titles by its royals and nobles , such as Raja Sulayman and Dayang Kalangitan in Luzon. Malay titles are still prominently used by

120-794: A distant member of the royal family (i.e.: Pengiran) is given the title Pengiran Anak; the title is lost if they divorce. According to the Royal Custom (Adat Istiadat), the noble title of Pengiran will be given to at least five generations of Pengiran Anak descendants (grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren) and they will no longer use the Pengiran Anak titles. The unmarried children of Pengiran are styled as Awangku for males and Dayangku for females. Not to be confused with Brunei's equivalent of Mr. (Awang) and Ms. (Dayang), which applies to everyone with no royal titles. Titles of Malaysian royalty and rulers: In Malaysia,

160-744: A long time will be developed in the PN era with a total of RM2.2 billion and many more. Muhammad Sanusi became the first politician in Malaysia to receive the military ranks of First Admiral in 2021 from the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM). Muhammad Sanusi courted many controversies during his term as the Menteri Besar of Kedah since 2020 that have made him a polarizing figure in Malaysia. This includes rare-earth metal (REE) deposits, threats to cut Penang 's water supply, accusations of racism , his comments on

200-593: A million Ferrari cars, nobody will care about buying a Ferrari." The Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak , stated "That is my view. You degrade the award and the Ruler has the right to revoke it. In my opinion, it should be taken away." He also stated that "Sometimes, I think we give away too many datukships... it dilutes and devalues the award." In the first government following the independence of Malaya in 1957, 5 of 15 cabinet Ministers were Datuks. The Minister of Finance of Malaysia at

240-592: A person's name is: honorary style, professional rank, royal hereditary title, federal title, state title, non-royal hereditary title, Doctor (of medicine or philosophy), Haji/Hajah (for Muslim men and women who have performed the Hajj ), name. For instance, in Brunei, the Wazir is a group of royal nobles, namely one of the royal princes who is gahara (pure descendants of the Sultan ), are

280-587: A person's title, and by themselves as forms of address: The English versions of these styles follow British usage. Thus the prime minister, cabinet ministers, senators, state executive councillors and judges of the High Court and above are styled the Honorable or the Right Honorable , although technically it is a solecism to style the prime minister or heads of courts Right Honourable as they are not members of

320-531: A series of political gaffes and scandals, as well as strained relationships with the federal government and other state governments in Malaysia. A member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), he has been perceived as one of the key figures in the " Green Wave " phenomena. Muhammad Sanusi was born in Kampung Sungai Pauh, Sik , Kedah , Malaysia and he is the seventh child among 13 siblings from

360-559: A supernumerary and honorary capacity, and may use the title locally. The Tun title has existed in Malay traditional society for hundreds of years. In ancient times, Tun was an honorific title used by noble people of royal lineage, inherited by the male descendants. Over time, the Tun title has become a title conferred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to the most-deserving recipient who has highly contributed to

400-511: Is Pehin Orang Kaya Pendikar Alam , state title is Dato Paduka Seri and traditional Bruneian prefix title for non-royalty is Awang (Mr.). When in the home state, the state title may precede the federal title . An example is the current Premier of Sarawak , Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg , whose federal title is Tan Sri and whose state title is Datuk Patinggi . His title will be expressed as either: Another exception

440-521: Is a federal title that has been conferred since 1965 . It is limited to recipients of Panglima Jasa Negara ( Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service ) (PJN) and Panglima Setia Diraja ( Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia ) (PSD). There may be up to 200 living PJN holders and 200 living PSD holders at any one time. The title of the wife of a male Datuk is Datin ; women with

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480-641: Is correct: The following titles are hereditary and reserved for the royal families of Brunei and nine royal states of Malaysia . The following official titles are used for members of the royal house in Brunei Darussalam. As Brunei is an absolute monarchy, it is important to address royal family members with the correct title. Improper usage may cause discomfort. The Sultan and the Queen of Brunei are styled as Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda (KDYMM PSB) (literally 'his/her most glorious majesty who

520-476: Is raised most high'): For those who have blood-ties with the royal family who are married, styled as Prince or Princess in English, and given the hereditary honorific prefix Pengiran : Exclusive royal titles for the descendant of Princess Nor Ehsani , the only surviving female heir of the 26th Sultan of Brunei, Ahmad Tajuddin , the uncle of the current Sovereign Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah ; A person who marries

560-727: Is the second-most senior federal title and a honorific, used to denote recipients of the Panglima Mangku Negara ( Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm ) (PMN) and the Panglima Setia Mahkota ( Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia ) (PSM). The wife of a Tan Sri is called Puan Sri . The recipients and their wives are then bestowed with the style of Yang Berbahagia or (The Felicitous). Examples: Datuk

600-482: Is when a person has received an award from a state other than the person's home state; when visiting the award-bestowing state, that state's title will take the place of a home state's title (if any). As an example, the current Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim will be titled as follows: A style carried by virtue of royal title always trumps those carried by non-royal titles. Male royals may choose to append 'al-Haj' to their name instead of using 'Haji'. The following example

640-696: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) grants honours to recipients nominated by the Government of Malaysia as awards which are honorary and non-hereditary. These honours may also be revoked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or returned by the individual. Some of the highest honours bestowed carries with them the titles of Tun , Tan Sri , or Datuk . There is a maximum number of Malaysian subjects who may be award-holders at any one time. These numerical limits apply only to Malaysian subjects. Foreigners may be awarded such titles in

680-628: The Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Not all Datuk s have lived exemplary lives, and some have been convicted of crimes. The various rulers have recently taken steps to ensure the integrity of the institution by means of consultation and the revoking of the given titles. Mahathir Mohamad mentioned that one of the problems with titles in Malaysia is the numbers of them given out. He stated in an interview "Personally, I feel if you want to give value to anything, it must be limited... if you produce

720-855: The Royal Johor Military Force . The following are rank insignia for other ranks for the Johor Military Force. Malaysia Coast Guard ranks are equal to the Royal Malaysian Navy's ranks, but the MCG has their service grade and basic salary scale. In addition the MCG does not use the executive curl but instead, the badge of the MCG. RELA Corps ranks are equal to Army ranks, but the RELA Corps has different pay grade. RELA Corps have their basic salary and allowance scale, but RELA Corps have no fixed service grade. Only permanent officer has

760-624: The Sultan of Kedah , Sallehuddin on 17 May 2020. During his tenure as the Menteri Besar of Kedah , he oversees many development and achievement in Kedah, including earned RM68.3 billion in 2021 and RM7.34 billion from investment in 2022; upgraded six Water Treatment Plants ( Malay : Loji Rawatan Air or LRA ) includes LRA Lubuk Buntar, LRA Bukit Selambau, LRA Sungai Limau, LRA Baling, LRA Jenun Baru and LRA Pelubang; 5,417 land title grants have been given to applicants who have been applying for decades; Kedah Rubber City (KRC) which has been in disrepair for

800-882: The Thaipusam holiday in Kedah , a COVID-19 corpse joke, an obscene speech in Penang, accusations of revanchism in relation to Penang, and controversial remarks about the appointment of the Menteri Besar of Selangor by the state's Sultan . Sanusi married his first wife, a school teacher, in February 1999. In 2024, he confirmed that he had taken a second wife, a policewoman. He has five children by his first wife. Sanusi currently resides in Seri Mentaloon , Alor Setar , Kedah . In 2023, he released his own biography book, titled Pegunan Perjalanan Hidup: Dinding Sekeping Adik Seorang , and this book

840-694: The traditional ministers posts in Brunei . This title is mainly used in Sarawak . Awarded to individuals who have been appointed as Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak or equivalent or higher. An example of the title in Sarawak would be Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud , Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. This title is mainly used in Malacca . Awarded to individuals who have been appointed as Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca or equivalent or higher. An example of

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880-408: The federal government to allow JPs to sit as second-class magistrates to reduce the backlog of cases in the courts. If a person has been awarded several honours from different states, the title used varies. For example, sometimes former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad is usually referred to as YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad anywhere in Malaysia. However, different terms of address may be used in

920-511: The government to check the list of inmates in all prisons. I want any inmate with federal awards or honours to have their award withdrawn. This is only for federal awards and honours. As for awards conferred by other states, I do not interfere,". Malaysian military ranks The following tables present the ranks of the Malaysian Armed Forces . This table shows the rank structure and epaulette insignia from 1963 until today. For

960-533: The head of state, or may be returned by the individual. Dato' Sri or Dato' Seri (sometimes Dato’ is spelled and pronounced Datuk in some states) is the highest state title conferred by the Ruler on the most deserving recipients who have contributed greatly to the nation or state. It ranks below the federal title Tun, and is an honour equivalent to federal title Tan Sri. The wife of a recipient is Datin Sri or Datin Seri. In many cases,

1000-515: The highest number of votes in the Central Working Committee (AJK) members election with 1,098 votes in the PAS party election 2023 . Muhammad Sanusi served as 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah since 2020. On 17 May 2020, Mukhriz Mahathir resigned as Menteri Besar of Kedah mentioning he couldn't hold on to majority among his state assemblymen and thus relinquished his position. Sanusi sworn-in before

1040-494: The marriage of Md Nor Taib (born 1942) and Meriam Ahmad (born 1949). He came from a poor family. Muhammad Sanusi received his primary education at Sekolah Rendah Batu 5, Sik and later his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Mohamad Jiwa , Sungai Petani , Kedah, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sik, Sik , Kedah and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Derma, Kangar , Perlis. He was sacked from school twice, once from Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Mohamad Jiwa . The second sacking

1080-636: The nation. Tun is the most senior federal title awarded to recipients of either the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara ( Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm ) (SMN) or Seri Setia Mahkota ( Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia ) (SSM). However, the SMN and SSM are not the highest federal awards , ranking fourth and fifth, respectively. There may not be more than 25 (SMN) and 35 (SSM) living holders of each of these awards respectively at any one time. The title for

1120-582: The number of Malaysian nationals who may hold a state title or honour at one time is limited. Such limits do not apply to foreigners. This title is mainly used in Brunei Darussalam. An example of the title in Brunei would be Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Di-Raja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa , the former Minister of Home Affairs and the current Special Adviser to the Sultan of Brunei. The titles refers to

1160-686: The ranks in the Malaysian Army, the shoulder board rank insignia for Senior Officers and Junior Officers comprises the star from the Order of the Crown of the Realm . The rank insignia of commissioned officers , based on the No. 2 and No. 3 Dress Uniform. The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel . The RJMF ranks are equal to Army ranks, but different pay grades. RJMF have their own service grade and basic salary scale. The following are rank insignia for commissioned officers for

1200-468: The royal houses of Sulu and Maguindanao among other noble lineages in Mindanao in preservation of genealogies. Officially, the republic does not grant royal or noble titles according to the 1987 Constitution . Indonesia , meanwhile, as a republic, does not recognise hereditary rulers and aristocratic systems outside of Yogyakarta . The sequence that should be used when formally writing or addressing

1240-601: The second-highest official post in the nation, right behind the Sultan. Following this, the Cheteria , only bestowed upon the Pengiran , who perform specific jobs and are ranked above the Manteri , a group of non-royal nobles. An example of a Manteri would be the former police commissioner of Brunei , Hasrin Sabtu , whose honorary title would be Yang Dimuliakan ( The Exalted One ), noble rank

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1280-758: The states that he visits. In Sarawak, he will be referred to as YABhg Tun Pehin Sri Mahathir Mohamad as he received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak (SBS) from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak . While in Sabah, he is referred to as Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Mahathir Mohamad , as he received the Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah . The following are used as styles, both before

1320-476: The time, Tan Siew Sin , held the title Justice of Peace . Later, he was granted a Federal award which carried the title Tun . The father of Malayan independence, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj , received no awards and carried the title Tunku , which he inherited as the prince of the state of Kedah. He was honorarily referred to as Yang Teramat Mulia (YTM). The Senate held only 14 Datuk s, and House of Representatives held only seven. The Malacca government

1360-539: The title can take either the title Datin or Datuk . The recipients and their wives are then bestowed with the style of Yang Berbahagia (The Felicitous). Examples: In Brunei, the title Dato is now comparable to the Commonwealth 's Sir and is frequently used with a great non-royal chief. In Malaysia, state honours are awarded by the respective heads of the thirteen states . Such titles are honorary and non-hereditary. State titles may be revoked or suspended by

1400-490: The title in Malacca would be Tun Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Mohd Ali Rustam , Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca. Justice of Peace (JP) ranks below all Dato ' or Datuk . In Malaysia, Justices of Peace have largely been replaced in magistrates' courts by legally-qualified (first-class) stipendiary magistrates . However, state governments continue to appoint Justices of Peace as honours. In 2004 , some associations of JPs pressed

1440-897: The training as navy reserve officer cadet and commissioned in 1997. Muhammad Sanusi began his career as an education officer for Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang (CAP) (1998–2002), executive secretary for Institut Pemikiran dan Kepimpinan Melayu (IMPAK) (2002–2004) and assessment executive for Jurunilai Bersekutu (M) Sdn Bhd (2004–2008). He also served as board member for Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) since 2010 until 2013. During his political career, Muhammad Sanusi served as PAS election director, chairman of PASRelief, central director-general of PAS Security (since 2017), PAS divisional commissioner of Sik, Kedah (since 2015), Kedah PAS deputy commissioner (since 2015), Political Secretary to 10th Menteri Besar of Kedah YAB Tan Sri Dato' Seri Diraja Ustaz Haji Azizan Abdul Razak (2008 to 2013). He also served as election director of PN since 2023. Muhammad Sanusi won

1480-565: The wife of a Tun is called Toh Puan . The recipients and their wives are then bestowed with the style of Yang Amat Berbahagia or (The Most Felicitous). The SMN is usually awarded to newly appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri (YDPN), and to all the retired Prime Ministers of Malaysia , with the exception of Tunku Abdul Rahman (he is the Prince of the state of Kedah ), Najib Razak , Muhyiddin Yassin , and Ismail Sabri Yaakob . Examples: Tan Sri

1520-623: Was at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sik, because of his bad behaviour and his parents being unable to settle the payment for his school's annual fee. He tend to get bullied from his schoolmates due to his poor background. He continued his education to Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang after having completed his Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Derma. He received his Bachelor of Political Science in Social Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Gelugor , Penang. During his university years, he underwent

1560-518: Was criticised for awarding the Datuk title to a non-Malaysian Indian actor, Shah Rukh Khan , for making movies and promoting the Malacca state internationally. In 2024, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor , stated "If a recipient is found to have tarnished the country’s image or commits a crime and has been punished by the court, then the award will be withdrawn. (Say) Goodbye to it." He also stated that "Accordingly, I have instructed

1600-624: Was launched by President of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Abdul Hadi Awang . Malay titles#State titles Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and several provinces in Indonesia regularly award honorary and life titles. What follows in this article is specific to the Malaysian system. References to Brunei and Indonesia are given when pertinent. In Malaysia, all non- hereditary titles can be granted to both men and women. Every title has

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