Raja Perempuan Besar Tengku Budriah binti Almarhum Tengku Ismail (
Jawi: راج ڤرمڤوان بسر تڠكو بدرية بنت المرحوم تڠكو إسماعيل; 28 March 1925 – 28 November 2008)
was the Raja Perempuan of
Perlis
Perlis, ( Northern Malay: ''Peghelih''), also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia by area and population. Located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it borders the Thai provinces o ...
, wife of
Syed Putra Jamalullail, and the third
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
of Malaysia.
Early life
She was born in
Kuala Krai
Kuala Krai (alternative spelling: Kuala Kerai, Jawi: كوالا كراي) is a town located in the coterminous Kuala Krai District in southern-central Kelantan, Malaysia. During British protection it was known as ''Kuala Lebir''. It is 67&nbs ...
,
Kelantan
Kelantan (; Jawi: ; Kelantanese Malay: ''Klate'') is a state in Malaysia. The capital is Kota Bharu and royal seat is Kubang Kerian. The honorific name of the state is ''Darul Naim'' (Jawi: ; "The Blissful Abode").
Kelantan is located in the ...
on 28 March 1925. She was the daughter of Almarhum Tengku Mek Haji Ismail Ibni HH Tuan Besar, the Raja of Pattani in Southern Thailand, and wife Tengku Besar Zubaidah binti Almarhum Tengku Abdul Kadir. Her late father, Tengku Mek Haji Ismail was son of HH Raja Tuan Besar Ibni Tuan Long Puteh, the third king of Pattani from Long Yunus dynasty of Kelantan while his mother was a daughter of the last king of
Pattani, HH Sultan Abdul Kadir Kamaruddin Syah Ibni Sultan Sulaiman Syarafuddin Syah, brother of Tengku Muhammad Shah Of Pattani, Tengku Baniun of Pattani.
Her family ruled
Pattani in south
Thailand
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until it was overthrown by
King Chulalongkorn
Chulalongkorn ( th, จุฬาลงกรณ์, 20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910) was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, titled Rama V. He was known to the Siamese of his time as ''Phra Phuttha Chao Luang'' (พร ...
in his effort to consolidate his hold on the southern part of that country. Tengku Budriah's grandfather, the former Sultan Abdul Kadir Kamaruddin Ibni Sultan Sulaiman Sharafuddin (Tuan Long Bongsu) of Patani, withdrew to
Kelantan
Kelantan (; Jawi: ; Kelantanese Malay: ''Klate'') is a state in Malaysia. The capital is Kota Bharu and royal seat is Kubang Kerian. The honorific name of the state is ''Darul Naim'' (Jawi: ; "The Blissful Abode").
Kelantan is located in the ...
. The ruling family of Kelantan was distantly related to that of Patani. Long Muhammad Ibni Raja Muda Long Ismail, the grandson of Long Yunus (King of united Kelantan) was appointed by
Siam
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to rule
Pattani after he reconciled and give up his right on Kelantanese throne to his cousin, Long Senik Mulut Merah (Sultan Muhammad II of Kelantan).
Tengku Budriah was brought up in a family which had a simple way of life. She was noted for her gentleness and politeness. By her active involvement in uniformed organisations she developed herself into a personality with superior leadership traits.
She began her primary education in a Malay School when she was seven, then continued her education at Kuala Kerai English School. Tengku Budriah later spent her Lower Secondary Education at the Anglo-Chinese Girls School in
Ipoh
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Perak
Perak () is a state of Malaysia on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Perak has land borders with the Malaysian states of Kedah to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, and Selangor to the south. Thailand's ...
. As an active person in extra-curricular activities, she was appointed as committee member in
Brownies and
Girl Guides
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, and would later attend the 1950 Girl Guides
Jamboree
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History
The 1st World Scout Jamboree was held in 1920, and was hosted by the United Kingdom. Since then, there have been twenty-thre ...
in
Australia
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.
Besides that she was also active in sports where she represented her school team in badminton and hockey, and also enjoyed sewing, cooking, flower arrangement and horse riding.
Marriage and becoming Queen
At the age of 16, Tengku Budriah married
Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail
Tuanku Syed Harun Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ; 25 November 1920 – 16 April 2000) was the third Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya, and later of Malaysia and sixth Raja of Perlis.
Ear ...
, heir apparent of
Perlis
Perlis, ( Northern Malay: ''Peghelih''), also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia by area and population. Located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it borders the Thai provinces o ...
in 1941. She went on to bear him five princes and five princesses.
When he was exiled by the
Japan
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ese occupying forces during the
second World War
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, she helped him run a small cake and sundry goods shop in
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu, colloquially referred to as KB, is a town in Malaysia that serves as the state capital and royal seat of Kelantan. It is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia and lies near the mouth of the Kelantan River.
The t ...
. After the 1945 Japanese surrender she returned to Perlis with her family, travelling by train to
Padang Besar, then by manually operated railway trolley (''Gek-gek'') to Bukit Keteri since there was no train link.
Her husband became
Raja
''Raja'' (; from , IAST ') is a royal title used for South Asian monarchs. The title is equivalent to king or princely ruler in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
The title has a long history in South Asia and Southeast Asia, being attested f ...
of Perlis in 1945 and Tengku Budriah was installed Raja Perempuan or Queen of that state. Then in 1960 Tuanku Syed Putra was elected the third King of Malaysia (
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
) and Tengku Budriah accordingly became Queen (
Raja Permaisuri Agong
''Raja Permaisuri Agong'' ( Jawi: راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ; full title: ''Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong''; سري ڤدوک بݢيندا راج ڤرمايسوري اݢوڠ, literally ''The Que ...
).
When her husband died in 2000, he was the world's longest reigning monarch. Her eldest son
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail ( Jawi: توانكو سيد سراج الدين ابن المرحوم توانكو سيد ڤوترا جمال الليل; born 17 May 1943) is the 7th and current Raja of Perli ...
also served as
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The of ...
of Malaysia from 2001 till 12 December 2006. Her title after the death of the king was YMM (Yang Maha Mulia) Raja Perempuan Besar Perlis, which means HRH the Queen Mother of Perlis.
Hobbies
Tengku Budriah spent most of her leisure time enjoying her favourite hobbies such as gardening, sewing, flower arrangement and cooking. She often cooked for her husband especially when they were on vacation abroad.
In later life she took up a new interest in painting flowers on dresses, scarves and porcelain for sale where profits made from the sales were donated to the welfare funds of Taman Asuhan Darulfarah. She also liked to spend time in her
durian
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orchard.
Charity work
Tengku Budriah took several initiatives to upgrade the welfare of the people of
Perlis
Perlis, ( Northern Malay: ''Peghelih''), also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia by area and population. Located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it borders the Thai provinces o ...
. She often visited schools and awarded school uniforms to poor students.
The Royal family were pioneers in implementing the Foster Parents Project organised by the Women Institution (W.I.) of Perlis. Each Royal Family member would take one poor foster child to support for his education. This project succeeded in helping the poor students to continue their education to higher levels.
Tengku Budriah also played an active role in the progress and welfare of the women in the country. She acted as patron and chairman to several movements in the state and nationwide such as Perlis Women Institutions (W.I.), Perlis Muslim Women Welfare Association, Perlis Family Planning Association, Malaysian Women's Hockey Association, Perlis Children Welfare Board and Taman Asuhan Darulfarah.
In 2002 the nursery managed by Darulfarah was closed down and thus the name Taman Asuhan Darulfarah was changed to "Yayasan Amal Tengku Hajah Budriah" and the latest project was initiated through her ideas and commitment was the setting up of Tuanku Syed Putra Dialysis Centre built next to the existing Darulfarah building which was completed in June 2005 and the Syed Putra Foundation for Kidney Disease.
Tengku Budriah lived in quiet retirement in Perlis, though active in charitable organisations.
Death
She died in her sleep at the age of 83 in
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Hospital ( ms, Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur, abbr: ''HKL'') is a Malaysian government-owned public hospital in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Founded in 1870, HKL is a not-for-profit institution and serves as the flagshi ...
at 3:47am due to old age on 28 November 2008.
The King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku
Mizan Zainal Abidin
Al-Wathiqu Billah Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ; born 22 January 1962) is the 18th and current Sultan of Terengganu. He served as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, th ...
and the Prime Minister Datuk Seri
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi ( Jawi: عبد الله بن احمد بدوي; born 26 November 1939) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of Malaysia from October 2003 to April 2009. He was also the sixth president of ...
paid their last respects in Kuala Lumpur before her body was flown on a
Royal Malaysian Air Force
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Hercules aircraft from
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
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to the
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is an airport in Kepala Batas, Kedah, Malaysia. It serves the city of Alor Setar and state of Perlis due to the state's small geographical size (but international as well as cross-sea flights to the Northern Peninsular ...
in
Alor Star
Alor Setar ( Jawi: الور ستار, Kedahan: ''Loqstaq'') is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia. It is the second-largest city in the state after Sungai Petani and one of the most-important cities on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia ...
. Her body was then taken on a hearse (driven overland from the Sultan Abdul Halim-Kepala Batas Airport in Alor Star) to the royal town of
Arau
Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.
This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travell ...
, where the local citizens were given an hour to pay their last respects; among them were the Sultan and Sultanah of Kedah. She was buried at the Perlis Royal Mausoleum in the afternoon.
Awards and recognitions
She has been awarded:
Honours of Perlis
* :
**
![MY-PERL Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail - DK](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/MY-PERL_Perlis_Family_Order_of_the_Gallant_Prince_Syed_Putra_Jamalullail_-_DK.svg)
Member of the
(DK)
**
![MY-PERL Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail - Knight Grand Companion - SSSJ](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/MY-PERL_Order_of_the_Gallant_Prince_Syed_Sirajuddin_Jamalullail_-_Knight_Grand_Companion_-_SSSJ.svg)
Knight Grand Companion (Dato' Sri Setia) of the Most Esteemed
Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail
The Most Esteemed Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail is a Malaysian dynastic order of merit founded by Sirajuddin of Perlis in 2001.
The Order consists of the Grand Master (currently Sirajuddin) and three Classes of memb ...
(1995) - SSPJ
Malaysian Honours
* :
** Grand Commander of the
Order of the Defender of the Realm
The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace o ...
(S.M.N.) - Tun (1959)
** Recipient of the
Order of the Crown of the Realm
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It should not be confused with the Order of Loyalty to the ...
(D.M.N.) (1962)
* :
** Recipient of the
Royal Family Order of Kelantan
The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Kelantan or the Star of Yunus (Malay: ''Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Di-Hormati'' or ''Bintang al-Yunusi'') is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kelantan.
History
Instituted on 9 August 1916, this order ...
(DK) (1999)
Foreign Honours
*:
**
![Order of Chula Chom Klao - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Order_of_Chula_Chom_Klao_-_1st_Class_%28Thailand%29_ribbon.svg)
Dame Grand Cross of the
Order of Chula Chom Klao
The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao ( th, เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์จุลจอมเกล้า; ) was established on 16 November 1873 by King Chulalongkorn, Rama V of The Thailand, Kingdom of ...
*:
**
![JPN Hokan-sho 1Class BAR](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/JPN_Hokan-sho_1Class_BAR.svg)
Grand Cordon of the
Order of the Precious Crown
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Places named after her
Several places were named after her, including:
* Jalan Tengku Budriah in Arau, Perlis
* Taman Tengku Budriah in Arau, Perlis
* Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Budriah in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
* Sekolah Tengku Budriah, primary school in Arau, Perlis
* SMK Tengku Budriah, secondary school in Arau, Perlis
* SK Raja Perempuan Budriah, primary school in Simpang Empat, Perlis
References
External links
Raja Perlis Web Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Budriah, Tengku
1925 births
Raja Perempuan Budriah
Raja Perempuan Besar Tengku Budriah binti Almarhum Tengku Ismail ( Jawi: راج ڤرمڤوان بسر تڠكو بدرية بنت المرحوم تڠكو إسماعيل; 28 March 1925 – 28 November 2008) was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis, wife o ...
2008 deaths
Perlis royal consorts
Malaysian royal consorts
House of Jamalullail of Perlis
People from Kelantan
Malaysian Muslims
Malaysian people of Malay descent
Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
Malaysian queens consort
Recipients of the Order of the Crown of the Realm