Yang di-Pertuan Agong VIII
Sultan Iskandar Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Ismail
D.K. (26 April 1984 – 25 April 1989)

THE SULTAN OF JOHOR

Almutawakkil Alallah, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, D.K., the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia was born on 8 April 1932 at the Semayam Palace in Johor Bahru. His mother is HRH Almarhum Sultanah Aminah binti Almarhum Ungku Ahmad. On 11 May 1981, he was installed as the Sultan of Johor.

Sultan Iskandar received his early education at Ngee Heng Primary School in Johor Bahru before furthering his studies at the English College (now called Sultan Abu Bakar College) in Johor Bahru. Later he furthered his studies at the Trinity Grammar School, in Australia and then to United Kingdom.


Upon completing his studies in 1956, Sultan Iskandar returned to Johor and served as a Cadet Officer with the Johor Civil Service. He was formally appointed the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) on 29 April 1981. On 11 May 1981, he was proclaimed the fourth Sultan of Johor following his father’s demise.


Being a sovereign ruler, Sultan Iskandar is always close to his subjects and by the side especially when they are faced with natural catastrophe or the like.


As the Head of Religion, Sultan Iskandar is in close contact with the State Religious Council as well as senior officials of the religious department such as the head of the department, the chairman of the Islamic Affairs Committee and the Mufti of the state. As such, Sultan Iskandar always receives feedback from the government on the latest developments, problems and actions taken.


During his free time, Sultan Iskandar loves playing polo and his favorite sport is boardsailing. Since 1982, boardsailing had been included as one of the activities carried out during the celebration of his birthday. In fact, this event became an international championship, which has received very encouraging response from various countries like Thailand, Australia, France, Germany, Holland, Hawaii and Hong Kong.


Apart from that, Sultan Iskandar also has a passion for helicopters and ships. He owns several helicopters and a ship for cruising along the shores of Johor, which is the longest shore in Peninsula Malaysia.


When he was younger, Sultan Iskandar had many hobbies including horse-riding, fast cars, go-carts, race boats, hunting, tennis, golf, boxing, swimming and polo which remains his favorite.


Sultan Iskandar once won the Johor Grand Prix held for the first time during the 1960s in Johor Bahru. As a result of the Johor Grand Prix initiated by Sultan Iskandar, similar events are held in Kuala Lumpur.


Sultan Iskandar also received basic military training with the Johor Military Forces founded by his great grandfather Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar in 1885. Sultan Iskandar is currently the Commander of this military force.


Although Sultan Iskandar is strict in carrying out all duties assigned to him, he is a gentle and considerate person.


Sultan Iskandar was appointed as the Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on 5 April 1982 replacing his late father who was the first Chancellor of the university since its establishment.


Sultan Iskandar married Sultanah Zanariah binti Tengku Ahmad and the royal couple have 10 children – two sons and eight daughters.


The Conference of Rulers in its 129th meeting elected Sultan Iskandar as the 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 26 April 1984. Sultan Iskandar was installed as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong VIII on 15 November 1984.

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