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His turn as King started on December 13, 2001, earlier than expected as the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj, who had been having his turn as king died on November 26, 2001 while his term should end in 2004.

He became Raja of Perlis on April 17, 2000, the day after his father, Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail, who had been Raja since 1945Events January January 5 The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet government of Poland. January 7 British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of the Bulge. January 12 World War II:, and at that time the world's longest reigning monarch, died. He is married to the Queen, Raja Permaisuri AgongRaja Permaisuri Agong or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia. The holders of this office have been: # Tunku Kurshiah binti Almarhum Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, Tunku Ampuan of Negeri Sembilan 31 Augu Tengku Fauziah binti Almarhum Tengku Abdul RashidRaja Permaisuri Agong or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia. The holders of this office have been: # Tunku Kurshiah binti Almarhum Tunku Besar Burhanuddin, Tunku Ampuan of Negeri Sembilan 31 Augu, daughter of Tengku Abdul Rashid ibni Almarhum Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah of Terengganu, by his wife Tengku Kembang Puteri binti Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim Petra of Kelantan.

He studied at the Royal Military Academy SandhurstThe Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (commonly known as Sandhurst) is the British Army officer training centre. The academy is prestigious and has had many famous alumni including Sir Winston Churchill. The academy lies within the Bracknell Forest distric and is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur football club.

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BBC News - country profile for Malaysia