DYAM Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, The Raja Muda Johor

DYAM Tunku Ismail Idris Abdul Majid Abu Bakar Iskandar Ibni Tunku Ibrahim Ismail has been appointed Raja Muda Johor on April 8, 2006 in conjunction with Sultan Johor, Sultan Iskandar's birthday in a ceremony at the Istana Besar Johor in Johor Bahru. He was also conferred the Darjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati Pangkat Kedua (DKII).

Tunku Ismail was born on June 30, 1984, and is the eldest prince of Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ibrahim Ismail and his consort Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah.

He received his early education in Sekolah Sri Utama and SRK St Joseph in Johor Bahru and subsequently received secondary education at the Australian International School Singapore and in 1999, pursued his studies at Hale School, in Perth, Australia, until 2002.

In July 2003, he followed in his grandfather's and father’s footsteps in undergoing training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, India. Tunku Ismail Ibrahim was given the rank of a Lieutenant in December 2004 and was absorbed into the Indian Army as an officer in the Regiment 61st Cavalry in Jaipur, and is still serving in the Indian Army. Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, a skilful horse rider and polo player, was bestowed the “Best In Riding” award among cadets for year 2003-2004. He was also the polo player for his regiment and has won many trophies.

With DYMM Sultan Iskandar during the ceremony.

With DYAM Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ibrahim Ismail after the ceremony.

From left, Tunku Puteri Johor Tunku Kamariah, Tengku Puan Pahang Tunku Azizah, Tunku Bendahara Johor Tunku Abdul Majid and Raja Muda Johor Tunku Ismail.

From left Tunku Aminah, Tunku Ismail, Tunku Jalil and Tunku Idris.

With the Tunku Mahkota at the Jamuan Teh Istana on the same day.

With the Tunku Mahkota at the Jamuan Teh Istana on the same day.

Tunku Ismail with Tunku Mahkota Johor and Tunku Abu Bakar (Bubu) with the Johoreans.

Raja Zarith Sofiah and Tunku Azizah with the young Johoreans.