Sultan Azlan Shah dies at 86
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The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86, Malaysia’s state-run BERNAMA news agency reported.
Sultan Azlan Shah, who reigned over the Malay state of Perak for three decades, was an avid fan of field hockey and was known for the Azlan Shah Cup annual hockey tournament, which was named after him.
In 1997, Sultan Azlan Shah was elected the President of the Asian Hockey Federation, a position he held until his demise. He also served as the President of the Malaysian Hockey Federation until 2005.
Azlan will be laid to rest Thursday afternoon at the royal mausoleum in Kuala Kangsar.
He leaves behind his wife, a son, and three daughters.
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May 28, 2014 05:56pm
May Allah Rest His Soul In Peace... Ameen
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May 28, 2014 07:38pm
Bhagwaan unkee aatmaa ko shaanti pradaan keren.
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May 28, 2014 08:07pm
Inna lillahe wa inna ilaihe ra'je' oon
May Allah rest his soul in peace. Aameen.
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May 29, 2014 06:03am
May Allah bless soul of " The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. An irrepairable loss to the immediate family and hockey family !
An era of legend ! World will miss a real gentleman and lover of sports cum hardworking individuals.
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