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Pro Chancellor

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS TUANKU DR. HAJAH
LAILATUL SHAHREEN AKASHAH KHALIL

S.S.S.J., S.P.M.P., PhD. (Universiti Malaya).
Doctor of Education 

(Honoris Causa) in Health Sciences,
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Dominican Republic.

THE RAJA PUAN MUDA OF PERLIS

 

Biography of Her Royal Highness Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Pro-Chancellor of UniMAP


Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) recorded another significant milestone in its history when the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Her Royal Highness Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, was proclaimed the university’s first Pro-Chancellor. This appointment was made based on the recommendation of the UniMAP Senate and was endorsed by the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, in line with the aspiration to strengthen the university’s governance and image.

The Chancellor of UniMAP, His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, graciously consented to appoint Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis as Pro-Chancellor of UniMAP for a period of two years and nine months, effective from 13 March 2009 to 12 December 2011. The Pro-Chancellor represents the Chancellor in presiding over Convocation Ceremonies or attending any official functions at the invitation of the university. The Pro-Chancellor shall hold office for a term as consented to by the Chancellor. The presentation of the letter of appointment to the Pro-Chancellor was officiated by His Royal Highness the Chancellor to Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis at a simple ceremony held at Istana Arau on 28 June 2009.

To gain a closer understanding of Her Royal Highness, the following is the biography of Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, the Pro-Chancellor of UniMAP. Her Royal Highness was born at Kuala Lumpur General Hospital on 28 March 1970 and is the second of four daughters of the entrepreneur Dato’ Haji Khalil Akasah and Datin Hajah Nik Rahimah Wan Ahmad.

Her Royal Highness received her education at Convent Bukit Nenas School, Kuala Lumpur, from 1977 to 1984, before continuing her studies at Melbourne Girls Grammar School, Merton Hall, Australia. Her Royal Highness Tuanku also successfully completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, in 1992, followed by a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang in 2014. Her Royal Highness was also awarded an Honoris Causa in Health Sciences by Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Dominican Republic.

On 25 May 2023, Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil officially became the holder of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Islamic Studies from Universiti Malaya (UM). Her Royal Highness conducted academic research entitled “The Importance of Islamic Regal Leadership In Zakat Delivery To The Asnaf In Perlis”.

It was during her studies in Australia that Tuanku Raja Puan Muda first became acquainted with Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra. Her Royal Highness’s friendly nature and sociability have made her well-liked by many friends and acquaintances. Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil has a wide range of interests and talents, including reading, drawing and the arts. Her Royal Highness is also interested in ice skating, jet skiing and swimming. She has also attended basic language courses, including Mandarin, French, Spanish and German.

Until 1995, Tuanku Raja Puan Muda held the position of Administration Manager at ASIE Sdn Bhd. However, she decided to resign when she began accompanying Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra on His Royal Highness’s official duties abroad, spending almost three years in Madrid, Spain, and four years in Zurich, Switzerland.

On 1 August 2002, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil was conferred the official title of “Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis” when Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra was proclaimed the Raja Muda of Perlis. Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen was conferred the Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP), which carries the title ‘Dato Seri’, on 17 May 2002.

Her Royal Highness is the Patron of the Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (PPBM), the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), Perlis Branch, the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Women’s Division (DEWANITA), Perlis Branch, and Smart Reader Worldwide. In addition to these patronages, Her Royal Highness is also the Chairperson of the La Trobe University Malaysia Alumni Association (PALTUM). Her Royal Highness was appointed Chairperson of Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah (YTF), a national-level foundation with the theme “Women in Search of Excellence” and also held the position of President of Allianze College of Medical Sciences, a private higher education institution (IPTS), with effect from 15 March 2009. More recently, Her Royal Highness was commissioned as an Honorary Major in the Territorial Army Regiment (Rejimen Askar Wataniah).

The extensive experience gained by Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil during her time abroad has not gone to waste. Drawing on this wealth of experience, Her Royal Highness frequently shares inspiration, proposes various ideas and discusses with Tuanku Raja Muda ways to enhance the charm and vibrancy of the beautiful and captivating State of Perlis.

Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah has been blessed with three children. The eldest is Her Highness Hajah Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah (10 February 1995), followed by Her Highness Sharifah Farah Adriana (4 March 2001), and the youngest is His Highness The Second Heir of Perlis, Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Al-Haj Jamalullail (12 April 2009).


HER ROYAL HIGHNESS HAJAH SHARIFAH KHATREENA NURANIAH BINTI TUANKU SYED FAIZUDDIN PUTRA JAMALULLAIL

Pro-Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Perlis



Her Royal Highness Hajah Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah binti Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail was born on February 10, 1995 (9 Ramadan 1415 Hijrah) at Pantai Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.

Her Royal Highness is the eldest daughter of His Royal Highness the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Chancellor of UniMAP, and Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, Pro-Chancellor of UniMAP.

From a young age, Her Royal Highness was raised in a nurturing family environment centered on love, knowledge, and noble values. The structured and wise upbringing provided by her parents shaped her into a person of refined character, grace, and broad perspective.

While her father served as the Area Manager for Malaysia Airlines in Switzerland, Austria, and Central Europe, Her Royal Highness had the opportunity to study at the Inter-Community School of Zurich in Zumikon, Switzerland.

This international experience, combined with her travels to numerous countries, has shaped her into a forward-thinking, globally minded individual while remaining firmly rooted in Eastern traditions and values.

 
Upon entering her teenage years, Her Royal Highness began her primary education at Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Seri Indera, Kangar, before moving to Uplands International School in Penang. She later pursued foundation studies at Trinity College Melbourne. Subsequently, she continued her higher education at the University of Melbourne, Australia, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Politics and Anthropology.

True to the saying ‘the apple does not fall far from the tree’, her leadership qualities were evident during her time abroad. Actively involved in leadership and cultural activities, Her Royal Highness was appointed Head of Cultural Affairs for the UMNO Australia Melbourne Club (KUAM). She also played a key role in initiating MUZIKA MELBOURNE, a cultural platform that elevated Malaysian arts and identity on the international stage.

Upon completing her studies, Her Royal Highness developed a strong interest in fashion and entrepreneurship. This passion led to the establishment of her fashion brand, KHATREENA. The brand features women's apparel themed around elegance in simplicity and beauty rooted in Islamic and Malay cultural values.

The KHATREENA collections are a staple at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW). In 2022, the brand embarked on a special collaboration with Moccona Coffee, merging fine craftsmanship with a philosophy of balanced modern living, symbolising the taste and personality of the contemporary woman.

Beyond her achievements in entrepreneurship and fashion design, Her Royal Highness demonstrates deep concern and commitment to social development and community welfare, particularly for asnaf groups and underprivileged communities. 
Guided by the philosophy that every seed of knowledge can inspire meaningful change, Her Royal Highness established the Seeds of Knowledge programme under the KHATREENA brand.

Through Seeds of Knowledge, which focuses on community development, individuals are encouraged to become agents of goodness by spreading knowledge, nurturing empathy, and strengthening communal bonds.

In line with its slogan, “Planting knowledge, nurturing the soul, and harvesting kindness,” the initiative organises activities such as talk sessions, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and collaborations with inspirational figures and organisations across various fields. These efforts aim to cultivate values, culture, entrepreneurship, humanity, and a balanced lifestyle of mind and heart.

For Her Royal Highness, Seeds of Knowledge, KHATREENA represents a journey that unites heart, intellect, and action in building a more knowledgeable and compassionate society.

In addition, Her Royal Highness serves as a Committee Member of the Zakat Development and Empowerment Initiative under the Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs), and previously served as a Board Member of the Akademi Transformasi Asnaf MAIPs (ATAM).
 
Through these platforms, Her Royal Highness actively plans and supports initiatives to empower asnaf communities in Perlis through education, skills training, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to become resilient, competitive, and self-reliant in building dignified and sustainable livelihoods.

Among her notable contributions is her involvement in Projek DiRaja Program Transformasi Kampung Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis, initiated under the guidance of her father as President of MAIPs and with the consent of His Royal Highness the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. The project was part of the MAIPs Time Capsule 2025 initiative during the MAIPs Centennial Celebration on 17 July 2020 at Istana Arau.

Her Royal Highness spearheaded collaborations with corporate partners to develop an integrated community development model focused on asnaf settlements.

The project has since become a landmark initiative of MAIPs, significantly improving the quality of life of the local community, particularly in tourism.

To date, Kampung Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis, popularly known as Kampung Warna Warni, receives an average of 5,000 visitors monthly.
 
In recognition of her dedication, commitment, and passion for advancing human development, Her Royal Highness was recently appointed Royal Patron of the Humanitarian Development Foundation (HDF), effective 15 October 2025.

Under her patronage, the foundation focuses on Six (6) Key Pillars: Education, Economy, Health, Welfare, Leadership, and Nation-Building, all aimed at enhancing social development and addressing human rights issues.

The personality of Her Royal Highness Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah reflects that of an educated, visionary, creative, and people-oriented young woman who aspires to use knowledge and innovation as bridges to uplift society.

Therefore, with her wisdom, academic excellence, refined character, and unwavering commitment to societal well-being, the appointment of Her Royal Highness Hajah Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah binti Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail as Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis is truly in line with the university’s aspiration to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also morally grounded, compassionate, and devoted to serving religion, nation, and country.