:Abdul Halim of Kedah

Abdul Halim was born at Istana Anak Bukit near Alor Setar as Tunku Abdul Halim ibni Tunku Badlishah, he was the second, but eldest surviving son, of Sultan Badlishah (1894–1958; reigned 1943–1958), who later became the 28th Sultan of Kedah.{{cite book|title=Information Malaysia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=13JdAAAAIAAJ|year=1985|publisher=Berita Publ. Sdn. Bhd.}} Of Malay and Thai descent, his mother Tunku Sofiah binti Tunku Mahmud (born 29 April 1899), was a Kedah-born princess who died in an automobile accident on 28 February 1934. Abdul Halim's maternal grandfather, Tunku Mahmud, was once Raja Muda (heir presumptive) to the throne of Kedah.Finestone, Jeffrey and Shaharil Talib (1994) The Royal Families of South-East Asia Shahindera Sdn Bhd

He was educated at Alor Merah and Titi Gajah Malay schools and Sultan Abdul Hamid College in Alor Star between 1946 and 1948. He went on to Wadham College, Oxford and obtained a Diploma in Social Science and Public Administration. He subsequently joined the Kedah Administrative Service, serving in the Alor Star district office and later, the state treasury.Ibrahim Ismail (1987) Sejarah Kedah Sepintas Lalu p209 Penerbit UUM

On 6 August 1949, Abdul Halim was appointed Raja Muda or heir apparent, and acceded as the 28th Sultan of Kedah upon his father's death on 14 July 1958.(3 November 2006) Bernama He was installed at the Balai Besar, Kota Star Palace in Alor Star on 20 February 1959, in a ceremony not held since 1710.Ibrahim Ismail (1987) Op Cit pp 214–218

Abdul Halim celebrated his silver jubilee on 15 July 1983 with his royal consort, Sultanah Bahiyah. To commemorate the occasion the Kedah government opened Jubli Perak Park at Sungai Petani, Kedah's second largest town.

On 15 July 2008, Abdul Halim celebrated his golden jubilee as the Sultan of Kedah. He was the 4th Sultan of Kedah in a line of 28 to reign for at least 50 years.[http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=346083 (July 14, 2008) Bernama Online]

In conjunction with the golden jubilee, 15 July 2008 was declared a public holiday for the state of Kedah.[http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=344342 (July 6, 2008) Bernama Online] A ceremony of handing over the contributions in conjunction with the golden jubilee was held at the Istana Anak Bukit on 6 July 2008 by Kedah Chief Minister Azizan Abdul Razak. Throughout the week of the golden jubilee, various events were held to commemorate the Sultan.

Abdul Halim served as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 21 September 1965 to 20 September 1970.

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In July 1970, Abdul Halim was elected as the 5th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and served from 21 September 1970 until 20 September 1975. He was the third youngest monarch to ascend the throne of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after Putra of Perlis and Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

During his kingship, Abdul Halim presided over the first transfer of power of the civilian government when his uncle, Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman resigned in favour of his deputy Tun Abdul Razak. Tunku Abdul Rahman had felt that he should not serve under his nephew, given strict Malay royal protocol, but agreed to stay on as prime minister for one day of Abdul Halim's reign.Tunku Abdul Rahman (1977) Looking Back p346 Pustaka Antara, Kuala Lumpur

On 2 November 2006, Abdul Halim was elected for the second time to serve a five-year term as Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He was the first person to have been elected to this office twice.

In October 2011, Abdul Halim was elected to a second term as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which commenced on 13 December 2011. He was the first and only person to hold the position twice.{{cite web|url=http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/sultan-of-kedah-to-be-next-yang-di-pertuan-agong/|title=Sultan of Kedah to be next Yang di-Pertuan Agong, for second time|publisher=The Malaysian Insider|date=14 October 2011|access-date=15 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015071317/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/sultan-of-kedah-to-be-next-yang-di-pertuan-agong/|archive-date=15 October 2011|url-status=dead}} He was also the oldest Malay Ruler to be installed as Yang di-Pertuan Agong at 84 years and 15 days old, surpassing the previous record holder, Salahuddin of Selangor, who was installed at 73 years and 49 days old. He was installed on 11 April 2012 at the Istana Negara.

During his tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong, a Council of Regency consisting of his brothers Tunku Annuar (d. May 2014), Tunku Sallehuddin, Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani, and daughter Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz was assigned to discharge Abdul Halim's duties as Sultan of Kedah.{{cite web|url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=633575|title=Kedah Sultan Reminds Council of Regency To Carry Out Duties With Honesty|agency=Bernama|date=12 December 2011|access-date=13 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524003611/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=633575|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 May 2014}} His tenure as Yang Di Pertuan Agong ended on 12 December 2016.

Abdul Halim had two wives:

1. Sultanah Bahiyah, the daughter of Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, married in 1956. She served as Sultanah of Kedah (1958–2003) and Raja Permaisuri Agong (1970–1975). She died on 26 August 2003 at the Istana Kuala Cegar in Alor Star.( 26 August 2003) Utusan Malaysia They had one daughter:

• Her Highness (Yang Teramat Mulia) Brigadier General Dato' Seri Diraja Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz, the Tunku Temenggong of Kedah (previously the Tunku Panglima Besar of Kedah) (born 22 July 1966).

On 3 May 1960, they also adopted the twin daughters of his eldest sister, Tunku Hamidah, before the birth of their only child:

• Her Highness (Duli Yang Amat Mulia) Tunku Soraya, the Raja Puan Muda of Perak (born 30 April 1960).
• Her Highness (Yang Teramat Mulia) Tunku Sarina (30 April 1960 – 31 August 1991).

Through Tunku Soraya, who married Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain, the son of Idris Al-Mutawakil Alallahi Shah of Perak and the Raja Di-Hilir of Perak (the second heir apparent of Perak), they gave him three grandsons and two granddaughters:

• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Nabil Imran Aziz (born 1987)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Idris Shah (born 1989)
• Her Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Sarina Intan Bahiyah (born 1992)
• Her Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Safia Azizah (born 1996)
• His Highness (Yang Mulia) Raja Siffudin Muadzam Shah (born 2000)

2. Sultanah Haminah, married in 1975. A commoner from Perak, she was titled Che Puan Kedah until 9 January 2004 when she was installed as Sultanah.(10 January 2004) Bernama She served as Raja Permaisuri Agong during his second term as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

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Sultan Abdul Halim died at 2:30 pm on 11 September 2017, at the age of 89 (about 2 months ago before his 90th birthday), at the Istana Anak Bukit in Alor Setar.{{cite web|url=http://utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/sultan-kedah-mangkat-1.525222|title=Sultan Kedah mangkat|author=Mohd. Rafie Azimi|date=11 September 2017|work=Utusan Malaysia|language=ms|trans-title=The sultan of Kedah passed away|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911162017/http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/sultan-kedah-mangkat-1.525222|archive-date=11 September 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/09/11/kedahs-sultan-tuanku-abdul-halim-passes-away/|title=Kedah's Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim passes away|date=11 September 2017|work=The Star|access-date=11 September 2017}} He was laid to rest next to the grave of his late wife, Sultanah Bahiyah at the Langgar Royal Mausoleum in Alor Setar, Kedah on the day after his death.{{cite web|url=http://www.addindeen.com/2017/09/almarhum-sultan-kedah-dimakamkan-di.html|date=12 September 2017|title=Almarhum Sultan Kedah Dimakamkan Di Makam Diraja Langgar|website=Addin|access-date=12 September 2017|language=ms}}

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Abdul Halim held the rank of Marshal of the Royal Malaysian Air Force{{cite web |url=http://janus.lib.cam.ac.uk/db/node.xsp?id=EAD%2FGBR%2F0115%2FY3031B%2F11 |title=Photographs of Tuanku Abdul Halim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia |publisher=Janus |access-date=26 April 2011}} in his previous constitutional duties as Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces as well as the ranks of Field Marshal of the Malaysian Army and Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Since 1972 he was the Royal Malay Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief, and also performed the same functions for the Malaysian Army's Royal Service Corps.

{{see also|List of honours of the Kedah Royal Family by country|List of honours of Kedah awarded to heads of state and royalty}}

• {{Flag|Kedah}}:[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLss_b0a1wA/TuXQYRhmw7I/AAAAAAAACYQ/OackV-oE3-I/s1600/kenangan%2Btuanku.jpg Photo] of Sultan Abdul Halim and Sultanah Haminah
• 50px Grand Master of the State of Kedah Star of Valour (since 15 July 1958)
• 50px Founding Grand Master and Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (since 21 February 1964)
• 50px Founding Grand Master and Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (since January 1973)
• 50px Grand Master of the Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (since 15 July 1958)
• 50px Founding Grand Master of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (since 2005)
• 50px Grand Master of the State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (since 15 July 1958)
• 50px Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Commander (SPMK) of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (since 21 February 1964)
• 50px Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Companion (SSDK) of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (since 21 September 1973)
• 50px Founding Grand Master of the Order of Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (since 2008)
• 50px Founding Grand Master and Knight Commander (DHMS) of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (since 15 July 1983)
• 50px Founding Grand Master of the Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah (since January 2001)
• {{Flag|Malaysia}} (twice as Yang di-Pertuan Agong):
• 50px Recipient of Order of the Royal House of Malaysia (1970 & 2012)
• 50px Member (DMN, 1959) and Grand Master of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (1970–1975 & 2011–2016)
• 50px Grand Master of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (1970–1975 & 2011–2016)
• 50px Grand Master of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (1970–1975 & 2011–2016)
• 50px Founding Grand Master of the Order of Merit (in 1975 & 2011–2016)
• 50px Grand Master of the Order of Meritorious Service (2011–2016)
• 50px Grand Master of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (1970–1975 & 2011–2016)
• {{Flag|Johor}}:
• 50px First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I) (September 1983)
• {{Flag|Kelantan}}:
• 50px Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Kelantan (DK) (July 1969){{Cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/beritaharian19690715-1.2.5|title=Sultan Kedah terima anugerah Kelantan|work=Berita Harian|date=15 July 1969|pages=1}}
• {{Flag|Negeri Sembilan}}:
• 50px Member of the Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan (DKNS) (August 1982)
• {{Flag|Pahang}}:
• 50px First Class Member of the Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang (DK I) (14 July 1987)
• {{Flag|Perak}}:
• 50px Member of the Royal Family Order of Perak (DK) (May 1986){{Cite web|url=http://pingat.perak.gov.my/carian-thn.php?m=1&tahun=1986&kod_pingat=DK|title=DK 1986|website=pingat.perak.gov.my}}
• {{Flag|Perlis}}:
• 50px Member of the Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail (DK) (June 1980)
• {{Flag|Selangor}}:
• 50px First Class Member of the Royal Family Order of Selangor (DK I) (1978){{Cite web|url=https://awards.selangor.gov.my/sublinkyear.php?cat=34&subcat=D.K.|title=DK I 1978|website=awards.selangor.gov.my}}
• {{Flag|Terengganu}}:
• 50px First Class Member of the Family Order of Terengganu (DK I) (1985)
• {{Flag|Malacca}}:
• 50px Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) - Datuk Seri Utama
• {{Flag|Sarawak}}:
• 50px Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP) - Datuk Patinggi (April 1977)

• {{Flag|Brunei}}:
• 50px Recipient of Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB, 1 April 2002)[http://warisanpermaisuri.blogspot.be/2013/01/susunan-kekananan-yang-di-pertuan.html List of Malay rulers] (as of January 2013) with details of orders
• {{Flag|Japan}}:
• 50px Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum (1970)
• 50px Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
• {{Flag|Indonesia}}:
• 50px First Class of the Star of Mahaputera (1970)
• {{Flag|Iran|1964}}:
• 50px Collar of the Order of Pahlavi (1971)
• 50px Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14 October 1971)[http://badraie.com/guests.htm Badraie] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040302191209/http://badraie.com/guests.htm |date=2 March 2004 }}
• {{Flag|United Kingdom}}:
• 50px Associated Knight of the Venerable Order of St John (KStJ) (1972)
• 50px Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) -- Sir (1972)
• {{Flag|Thailand}}:
• 50px Knight of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn (1 February 1973)
• 50px Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri (30 January 2013)
• {{Flag|Spain|1945}}:
• 50px Collar of the Order of Charles III (1974)
• {{Flag|Pakistan}}:
• 50px First Class Recipient of Nishan-e-Pakistan (NPk) (1974)

Several places were named after him, including:

File:High Court Building converted into Galeri Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.JPG]]

• Sultan Abdul Halim Highway in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery, a museum in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah
• SK Tunku Abdul Halim, a primary school in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Penang
• Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mosque in Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani, Kedah
• Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim, a secondary school in Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, also known as the Penang Second Bridge, was named after him on 1 March 2014.
• Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kepala Batas, Kedah
• Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (POLIMAS) in Jitra, was also given in honour of his name.
• Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as Jalan Duta
• Kompleks Penerangan & Penyiaran Sultan Abdul Halim in Alor Setar, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University in Kuala Ketil, Kedah
• Kem Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (formerly known as Kem Tok Jalai), a military camp in Jitra, Kedah
• Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Football Cup

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