Thursday, March 7, 2013
Sultan of Sulu: I Is Sultan Poorest in the World
MANILA - Sultan of Sulu Jamalul Kiram III was different than the other kings who led an Islamic state in the world. Kiram palace is a two-storey house in the City of Manila, Philippines, and Kiram admitted he was the sultan of the world's poorest.
Born in Sulu in 1938 ago, Kiram is a leader who is quite lovable and loved sport of tennis. Without realizing it, the Sultan of Sulu had been working as a radio announcer in one of the radio stations.
The man was run as a senator in 2007 through the support of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. But luck did not favor Kiram. Kiram fails, his property was up for the election campaign.
"I am the sultan of the poorest in the world," said 74-year-old sultan, as quoted by the Associated Press, Thursday (03/07/2013).
Princess Kiram, Jaycel, also tells how his childhood. Jaycel own claim to have been surprised when I heard the news that she was a real princess.
"When I was a kid, I think the name 'Princess' is my name. A daughter (king) generally wear a crown, has a castle, and a wagon," said Kiram Jaycel currently 35 years old.
One of the things that show the triumph Kiram sultan title is currently only available in front of the name length. Moreover, Kiram not have any, other than the loyalist-loyalists who currently occupy Sabah.
Kiram current health also began to deteriorate, he was suffering from kidney failure and heart disease. Kiram was hard to talk. Maintenance costs of the sultan was apparently quite expensive, Kiram family reportedly forgot to pay the tax.
In his youth, Kiram admitted frequent visits to Sabah. When in the area, Kiram feels like being in its own backyard.
Sabah and the Sulu separated by a strait in the Sulu Sea. Journey of Sabah to the Sulu also only takes 30 minutes when using the boat. Two provinces have much in common, citizens of Sulu and Sabah also visit each other.
During this time, would like to see the Government of the Sultanate of Sulu Philippine Sabah claim back territory. According Kiram, the claim was important because many followers of the Sultanate of Sulu were hunted by the Malaysian police in Sabah. Kiram quite worried about the regeneration of their followers.
Sources: http://international.okezone.com/read/2013/03/07/411/772142/
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