UniMAP |Universiti Malaysia Perlis - Pro Chancellor

Pro Chancellor

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS DR. HAJAH LAILATUL SHAREEN AKASHAH KHALIL

RAJA PUAN MUDA PERLIS

 UniMAP PRO CHANCELLOR

S.P.M.P.
Honoris Causa in Health Sciences (Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, RD)

 

Her Royal Highness Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Binti Datuk Khalil was born on March 28, 1970 to Datuk Khalil Akasahdan Datin Nik RahimahBinti Wan Ahmad.  She is wife to Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail, and became the the Raja PuanMuda (Crown Princess) when Tuanku Syed Faizuddin was installed as His Royal Highness the Raja Muda Perlis. Together they have three children, Y.A.M. Sharifah Khatreena Nuraniah, Y.A.M. Sharifah Farah Adriana and Y.A.M. Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Jamalullail.

The Raja Puan Muda went to school at Convent Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur from 1977 to 1984. She left for Merton Hall - Melbourne Girls Grammar School from then on, and pursued undergraduate studies at La Trobe University. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the university in 1992. She was well-liked by all at the university. It was also during her study at La Trobe that she met the Crown Prince. 

Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah has many interests and talents. In addition to reading, drawing and art, she enjoys ice skating, jet skiing and swimming. She has also attended several foreign language classes at elementary level including Mandarin, French, Spanish and German. Until 1995, Tuanku Raja Puan Muda held a position as the Administrative Manager of ASIE Sdn. Bhd but decided to resign when she accompanied Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra on official duties abroad.

The Raja Puan Muda is the Patron of the Association of Registered Childcare Providers of Malaysia, the National Autism Society of Malaysia for Perlis Branch, Women's Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (Dewanita) Perlis branch, Smart Reader Worldwide in addition to being Chairman of Malaysia La Trobe University Alumni (PALTUM). She is also the Chairman of Tuanku Fauziah Foundation (YTF).In addition, the Raja Puan Muda is also Honorary Major in the Malaysian Territorial Army.



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.