Yang di-Pertua Negeri

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri (literally the "head of state" in Malay) is the official title of the ceremonial heads of state of the Malaysian states without hereditary rulers, namely Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak. They are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Paramount Ruler, King) of Malaysia.[1]

Before 1976, the heads of state of Penang, Malacca and Sarawak were titled Governor in English and Yang di-Pertua Negeri in Malay, whereas the head of state of Sabah was titled Yang di-Pertua Negara in both languages. Singapore had a Yang di-Pertuan Negara when it gained self-government under British sovereignty in 1959. The title was used by the state governor while Singapore was a part of Malaysia between 1963 and 1965, when it left Malaysia to become an independent republic. Since 1976 the heads of state of Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak have been titled Yang di-Pertua Negeri in both languages.

A Yang di-Pertua Negeri is entitled to the style Tuan Yang Terutama (T.Y.T.), or in English, His Excellency.

Current Yang di-Pertua Negeri

The following is a table of Yang di-Pertua Negeri of each state:

State Yang di-Pertua Negeri Took office Past
 Malacca Mohd. Khalil Yaakob 02004-06-04 June 4, 2004 List
 Penang Abdul Rahman Abbas 02001-05-01 May 1, 2001 List
 Sabah Juhar Mahiruddin 02011-01-01 January 1, 2011 List
 Sarawak Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng 02001-02-22 February 22, 2001 List

See also

References

  1. ^ "Appointment Of Persons To Important Posts". Malaysian Monarchy. http://www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my/malaysianmonarchy/?q=en/appointment. Retrieved 2011-04-13.