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Raja Zarith Sofiah (Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Raja Idris Shah) was born on 14 August, 1959 in Batu Gajah Hospital, Perak, Malaya, is a Raja Permaisuri Agong since 2024. Discover Raja Zarith Sofiah's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Raja Idris Shah |
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| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
14 August 1959 |
| Birthday |
14 August |
| Birthplace |
Batu Gajah Hospital, Perak, Malaya |
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Raja Zarith Sofiah Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Raja Zarith Sofiah height not available right now. We will update Raja Zarith Sofiah's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Raja Zarith Sofiah's Husband?
Her husband is Sultan Ibrahim (m. 9 September 1982)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Sultan Ibrahim (m. 9 September 1982) |
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Raja Zarith Sofiah Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Raja Zarith Sofiah worth at the age of 64 years old? Raja Zarith Sofiah’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from . We have estimated Raja Zarith Sofiah's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah (born 14 August 1959) is the Raja Permaisuri Agong (Queen) of Malaysia and the Permaisuri (Queen) of Johor as a wife of Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
She was born as a member of the Perak royal family.
While still attending Somerville College, Oxford, she married the heir to the throne of Johor.
Now a mother of six, she participates in the work of non-governmental organisations and universities, and writes a periodical column for a newspaper.
Raja Zarith Sofiah was born in Batu Gajah Hospital, Perak on 14 August 1959 as the third child and second daughter of Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak and Raja Perempuan Muzwin binti Raja Ariff Shah.
Her parents were first step-cousins once removed.
Sultan Azlan's paternal grandfather, her paternal grandfather and her mother's paternal grandfather were children of Sultan Idris Shah I of Perak, all with different mothers.
She attended Datin Khadijah Primary School and then Raja Perempuan Kelsom School in Kuala Kangsar, before moving on to Cheltenham Ladies' College to complete her secondary education.
On 22 September 1982, Raja Zarith Sofiah married the then Tunku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Johor, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail.
After the marriage, she was styled as Her Highness Raja Zarith Sofiah, Isteri Tunku Mahkota (Consort of the Crown Prince) of Johor.
She attended Somerville College, Oxford and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Chinese studies from the University of Oxford in 1983 and her Master of Arts in 1986.
Raja Zarith Sofiah is the chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the Royal Advisor to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, the Chairman of the Yayasan (Foundation) Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ) of the State of Johor and the Chairman of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) of Johor.
She is also a Fellow of the School of Language Studies and Linguistics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was proclaimed the 25th Sultan of Johor after the death of his father on 23 January 2010.
On 22 November 2010 in conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's 52nd birthday celebration, Raja Zarith was bestowed upon her the style of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (Her Royal Highness), until her coronation took place on 23 March 2015.
On her coronation day, she was conferred the title Permaisuri of Johor (The Queen consort) with the style as Her Majesty.
She and Sultan Ibrahim have six children:
As a Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiah's full style and title in Malay: Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, D.K. (I), D.K. (II), S.P.M.J., S.I.M.J., P.S.I., D.K. (Perak), S.P.C.M., Permaisuri Johor
in English: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, D.K. (I), D.K. (II), S.P.M.J., S.I.M.J., P.S.I., D.K. (Perak), S.P.C.M., The Permaisuri of Johor
In her tenure as a Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah's full style and title in Malay: Raja Zarith Sofiah
in English: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia or simply Her Majesty The Queen of Malaysia
She delivered the keynote address at the 2011 UKM International Language Conference.
She is the Royal Patron of Oxford University Malaysia Club [OUMC] (beginning Michaelmas 2011).
Raja Zarith is a strong advocate of improving the use of English in Malaysia.
In addition to Malay and English, she speaks Mandarin Chinese, Italian and French.
She has authored several children's books (illustrator also), including Puteri Gunung Ledang, and writes for The Star's "Mind Matters" column (previously also in the newspaper New Straits Times).
Raja Zarith supports various charitable and non-governmental organisations.
She is a patron of the Spastic Childrens Association of Johor, the Rotary Club of Tebrau Heart Fund and the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association.
She is also the Chair of the Community Services Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.
Raja Zarith Sofiah is also active in religious activities.
There is a foundation which is named after her which is called Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor (YRZSNJ).
It was launched on 28 November 2012 at the Kuala Lumpur campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia The foundation's purpose is to generate funds for various educational programmes.
The foundation was set up after the Sultan of Johor and she agreed with the proposal by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, in line with the Royal Johor Institution, in developing the teachings of Islam.
