KANGAR, May 18 — As the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail is undergoing leg surgery next week, Raja Muda Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has been appointed as Regent for four months, starting May 15.
In a statement today, Istana Arau said the Raja will undergo the surgery next week at the Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF), and then a rehabilitation process afterwards.
“His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail calls on the people in the state to give full support to his son, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, as the Regent of Perlis, starting May 15,” it said.
The Raja also expressed his gratitude to the state government, the royal family, his friends, and especially the people of Perlis, for their prayers and well-wishes in conjunction with his 81st birthday celebration yesterday.
His Royal Highness was speaking when he attended the state banquet at the Senior Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Officer's Mess, Jalan Raja Muda, yesterday night.
Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid.
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra, Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, and their children Sharifah Farah Adriana and Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Jamalullail were also in attendance.
— Bernama
