Raja Permaisuri Agong

Raja Permaisuri Agong; (Jawi:راج ڤرماءيسوري اڬوڠ), or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong; سري ڤدوك بڬيندا راج ڤرماءيسوري اڬوڠ, is the title given to the consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state of Malaysia. As the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is commonly referred to as "King" in English, the Raja Permaisuri Agong is commonly referred to as "Queen", and is addressed as "Her Majesty" in English. The Raja Permaisuri Agong takes precedence next after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong over all other persons in Malaysia.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected (de facto rotated) every five years among the nine hereditary rulers of the states of Malaysia. When a ruler is elected as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, his consort automatically becomes the Raja Permaisuri Agong. In effect, the holder of the title of Raja Permaisuri Agong changes every five years, though it could happen earlier due to the death or resignation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Like many spouses of heads of state, the Raja Permaisuri Agong has no constitutional roles. She accompanies the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to official functions and state visits, as well as hosting visiting heads of state and their spouses.

According to Article 34 of the Constitution of Malaysia, the Raja Permaisuri Agong shall not hold any appointment carrying any remuneration, nor actively engage in any commercial enterprise. The Raja Permaisuri Agong is entitled to an annuity which is included in the Civil List of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Previous holders of the office of Raja Permaisuri Agong whose husbands are deceased receive a pension from the Federal Government's Civil List. They also take precedence immediately after the reigning Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong.

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