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May 19, 2007 11:55 AM

Bernama Not In Partnership With Any Telco On Royal Wedding Video Clips

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bernama today clarified that it is not in any partnership with any telecommunications company to offer video clips of the royal wedding between the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Raja Puan Besar Tuanku Zara Salim. Commenting on a news report on a purported offer by a telecommunications company on the event, Bernama General Manager Datuk Azman Ujang said Bernama's management had not sanctioned the release of the footages via mobile devices or the Internet. He said Bernama would like to apologise for any confusion arising from the purported offer.
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Celcom Offers Exclusive Clips Of Raja Nazrin-Zara Wedding

UPDATE: May 18 2007

May 18, 2007 12:08 PM

KUALA KANGSAR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Celcom, in partnership with Bernama, the national news agency, is offering customers video clips of the three-day royal wedding of the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, and Raja Puan Besar Tuanku Zara Salim, which will culminate with the bersanding ceremony at Istana Iskandariah on Saturday. Seven clips, each two-minute long, will be made available after Saturday, Celcom said in a statement today. In addition, it will also offer two video streaming clips between 10 and 15 minutes long.

The video clips will include the "Akad Nikah" (solemnisation of marriage vows and "menyarung cincin" (wearing of the ring) ceremony which was held on Thursday, the proclamation of Tuanku Zara as the Raja Puan Besar Perak today and the "bersanding" (sitting in state) ceremony tomorrow. The clips can be accessed via the Channel X WAP portal at http://wap.channelX.com.my. The can be found under the videos&more menu. Customers will be charged 50 sen for the two-minute clips and 99 sen for streaming clips. The new mobile content Channel X also gives customers access to music, games and movies.According to Celcom, it now has the widest network coverage for both 2G, 3G and HSDPA in the country.

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May 17, 2007 11:33 AM

Raja Muda Perak And Zara Tie The Knot

ROYAL COUPLE… Raja Muda Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah slips a diamond ring over his bride’s finger.

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ABOVE: Ring for her and BELOW: Ring for him

ABOVE : Raja Muda Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah and Zara Salim Davidson after the “exchange of rings” in a solemnization ceremony are now Husband & Wife

KUALA KANGSAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Raja Muda Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah and were married in a simple ceremony yet steeped in Perak royal custom, at Istana Iskandariah in Bukit Chandan here this morning.

The marriage was solemnised by Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria (ABOVE) and witnessed by Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah, Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Bainun, other members of the Perak royal family and Zara's family at the Balai Istiadat (Ceremonial Hall) of the palace.

At 11am, Raja Nazrin, 50, who cut a dashing figure in a white baju Melayu with matching sampin, calmly pronounced the marriage vow once watched by about 300 guests. His younger brother Datuk Seri Raja Ashman Shah, who is the Raja Kecil Tengah of Perak, and Datuk Seri Mohd Salleh Ismail, the husband of Raja Nazrin's younger sister Datuk Seri Raja Azureen, were the witnesses for the akad nikah (marriage solemnisation). Zara's father, Salim Davidson (BELOW) had delegated the role of wali (guardian who gives away the bride) to Harussani for the marriage solemnisation with the signing of the letter of representation held at the palace yesterday.

The ceremony was also witnessed by Zara's mother Sharifah Azaliah Tan Sri Syed Omar Shahabudin and brother Jeffri. Zara is the great-granddaughter of the 24th Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, and granddaughter of Tunku Aminah and Syed Omar, Kedah's third Menteri Besar. After the marriage solemnisation, Harussani read the doa (thanksgiving prayer) followed by reciting of the Salawat Nabi (praises to the Prophet) by the Haqqani Maulud Ensemble. Sultan Azlan Shah and Tuanku Bainun then left the Balai Istiadat while Raja Nazrin went over to the next room where Zara, 34, was waiting for the bridegroom to slip the wedding ring over her finger.

ABOVE: Radzuan, the designer of Zara's wedding gown (BELOW)

Zara looked lovely and resplendent in a contemporary long kebaya of French lace liberally sprinkled with sparkling crystals and beads, teamed with matching chiffon sarong in ivory hue, and a three-metre veil of French netting adorned with crystals. The exquisite bridal ensemble is the creation of well-known local fashion designer, Kuala Kangsar-born Radzuan Radziwill. After being slipped the diamond ring by the bridegroom, Zara slipped a silver ring over Raja Nazrin's finger. She then kissed his hand and he kissed her forehead. The marriage solemnisation ceremony began with the Orang Kaya Temenggong Paduka Raja Datuk Seri Wan Fathir Wan Hussain paying homage to Sultan Azlan Shah to seek his permission to begin the ceremony.

Then royal court attendants brought in nine trays of gifts (ABOVE) from Raja Nazrin for his bride which included the `mas kahwin' (dowry) of 250 grammes of gold coins and a diamond ring. The bride's delegation, led by Datuk Tunku Hamdy Tunku Ahmad Tajuddin, handed over 11 trays bearing gifts, including a silver ring, to Raja Ashman for Raja Nazrin. The exchange of gifts was preceded by the presentation of a silver `tepak sirih' with gold trimmings bearing a five-tiered arrangement of betel leaves and cream roses and white hydrangeas.

ABOVE: One for the album before the ceremony starts; BELOW: Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah, Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Bainun, other members of the Perak royal family and Zara's family at the Balai Istiadat (Ceremonial Hall) of the palace.

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ABOVE: Zara congratulated by a family member

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Royal Bridal Gifts, Symbol Of Rich Cultural Heritage

May 17, 2007 17:47 PM

CULTURAL HERITAGE… (ABOVE) Zara's gifts to Raja Nazrin comes on 11 silver trays with gold trimmings, lined with yellow velvet and adorned with white roses.

KUALA KANGSAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The exchange of bridal gifts between the Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah and Zara Salim Davidson at Istana Iskandariah here today displayed a rich Malay cultural heritage. Raja Nazrin's gifts to his bride were placed on nine gold-plated trays lined with yellow velvet and decorated with gold and crystal flowers. Zara's gifts to Raja Nazrin came on 11 silver trays with gold trimmings, also lined with yellow velvet and adorned with white roses. The bride also received a diamond ring and 250 grammes of gold coins engraved in romanised and Jawi calligraphy with the words "Majlis Pernikahan Diraja Perak 17 Mei 2007" (Perak Royal Marriage Ceremony May 17, 2007). Raja Nazrin's gifts were brought into the Balai Istiadat (Ceremonial Hall) by royal court attendants in traditional attire and placed before Zara's family members. The gifts comprised an ornate `tepak sirih' (box for areca nut and betel leaves), a three-tiered `sirih junjung' (betel leaf arrangement), a jewellery set including a tiara and `kerongsang' (brooch), `bunga rampai' (potpourri) in crystal containers, prayer attire and hand fan, a set of clothes, handbag and a set of fragrance.

Zara's gifts to Raja Nazrin included a silver `tepak sirih' with gold trimmings, five-tiered `sirih junjung', Quran, prayer mat and prayer beads, a turquoise set of baju Melayu with matching woven sampin from Terengganu, a set of stone-studded buttons for the baju Melayu, two pieces of batik silk, a watch, floral-shaped fruit candy, `wajik' (glutinous rice sweetmeat) and two-tiered cake with royal icing, and potpourri.

Zara also gave a silver wedding band to Raja Nazrin. The exchange of gifts was followed by the solemnisation of marriage with Raja Nazrin seated on a yellow velvet `cior' (flat cushion) beautifully embroidered with gold threads, to pronounce the marriage vow. Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria solemnised the marriage before Sultan Azlan Shah and Tuanku Bainun, the bridegroom's parents, who were seated on the royal dais in the hall and watched by some 300 guests.

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MALAY HERITAGE… Datin Seri Zubidahtul Radthuan Muhammad Ali Piah sits before the specially constructed dais of her creation.

KUALA KANGSAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- While Raja Muda Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah was pronouncing his marriage vow at the Istana Iskandriah here today, the royal bride, Zara Salim Davidson, sat serenely on a specially constructed dais that captured the rich heritage of the Malays. It was specially made by Datin Seri Zubidahtul Radthuan Muhammad Ali Piah, the wife of Datuk Seri Mansur Raja Razman, who is the Comptroller of the Perak royal household.

Zubidahtul, who is also a member of the Perak nobility, said the triangle top of the dais was a gold-plated carving from Terengganu while the gold embroidered cloth background was from Kelantan. The square gold embroidered cushions with orchid motifs and yellow round pillow used to decorate the dais were made by craftsmen in Perak, she said. "I have had the idea for a long time, but it took me a week to complete it," she told Bernama here today. Placed on the left and right of the dais were gold-plated vases specially brought in from Kelantan to further add to the glitter of the wedding ceremony.

Zubidahtul said the design was unique and showcased the rich Malay heritage. She was also responsible for making the special cushion on which the Raja Muda sat when pronouncing his marriage vow. Zubidahtul, who also loves cooking, had also been part of the Malaysian delegation that was led by celebrity chef Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, to the "Gourmand World" in France in 2004 and was given the responsibility to introduce Perak royal dishes there. At today's ceremony, she also designed a special display showcasing Perak royal dishes.

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