Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail was installed as the twelfth ruler of Perlis on 17 April 2000. He is the second of ten children of HRH Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail and HRH Tengku Budriah binti Almarhum Tengku Ismail. He was born in Arau, Perlis on 17 May 1943.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin studied at the Arau Malay School until standard two, then from 5 January 1950 he continued his primary education at Wellesley Primary School in Penang followed by Westland Primary School until the end of 1955. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin began his secondary education at Penang Free School on 9 January 1956 and later left for England to study at Wellingborough Public School for four years until 1963. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin also underwent training as a Cadet Officer at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England from January 1964 until December 1965.

Upon his return from England, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin served with the Ministry of Defence Malaysia. The first post held by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was as Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment of the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps (12 December 1965). In 1966 he was transferred to Sabah and then to Sarawak in 1967. He then served in Pahang for several years until he resigned on 31 December 1969 to return to Perlis. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in December 1967.

In October 1960, he was appointed the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis while still a student. On 15 February 1967 he married Tengku Fauziah binti Tengku Abdul Rashid D.K., S.S.P.J., S.P.M.P., who became the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was appointed for the first time as the Regent of Perlis when HRH the Raja of Perlis and HRH the Raja Perempuan of Perlis travelled to the United States and Europe from 23 June 1967 until 24 October 1967. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has one son, Syed Faizuddin Putra who was born on 30 December 1967 and a daughter Sharifah Fazira, born on 5 June 1973.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has travelled to many countries including United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, Spain, Libya, Holland, Belgium, Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin interacts frequently with his people through various fields, among which are:

i)	Chairman of the Rayuan Binaan Wisma Pahlawan Negeri Perlis and Chairman of the Exhibition Committee of the Malaysian Royal Armed Forces in Perlis on 1 April 1971.
ii)	Chairman of the Association of Malaysian Ex-Servicemen, Perlis branch for five years.
iii)	Chairman of the Rayuan Derma Hari Pahlawan Negeri Perlis since 1972.
iv)	Patron of 4B Youth Movement of Perlis.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is also active in sports. Among his favourite sports are golf, tennis and football. He has been the Chairman of Putra Golf Club, Perlis since May 1971, and the patron of the Association of Football Referees of Perlis since 1967. He was also the Chairman of the Football Association of Perlis for 18 years.

In 1970, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin served in the armed forces again, as Captain of the Local Territorial Army from 16 November 1970 until 1 October 1972. He was later promoted to the rank of Major on 1 October 1972. Presently, he is the Commanding Officer of Regiment 504 of the Army Reserve Unit with the rank of Colonel.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is renowned for his dedication towards his people and takes great interest in education. With the establishment of the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation in 1986, many Perlis students have been able to further their studies locally and abroad. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is the Chairman of this Foundation.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin became directly involved in religious affairs when he was appointed President of the Islamic Council of Perlis by the late Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra, the then ruler of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is especially concerned that the religious affairs of the state are based on the ‘Ahlis Sunnah Waljamaah’ doctrine. In this regard, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin is constantly in touch with the religious leaders of Perlis.Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was elected the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on 13 December 2001.

Tengku Fauziah binti Tengku Abdul Rashid, D.M.N., D.K., S.S.P.J., S.P.M.P. who comes from the royal family of Kelantan and Terengganu was born on 6 June 1946. She was a student at the Zainab English School in Kota Bharu, Kelantan until 1963.

During her school days, Tengku Fauziah used to take part in sports including netball, tennis and rounders. As a lover of the arts, she often took part in plays. Her other interests include interior decoration, cooking, sewing, voluntary work and dancing.

In 1963, at the age of 17, Tengku Fauziah got engaged to Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. At that time Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was still studying in England. From the time of her engagement, she became close with Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra and Tengku Budriah binti Almarhum Tengku Ismail who were residing at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur back then as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong. Tengku Fauziah also stayed at Istana Negara and returned occasionally to Kelantan. In 1964 she visited Hong Kong.

Tengku Fauziah married Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin on 15 February 1967 and on 23 October of the same year she was awarded the Order of S.P.M.P. by Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail.

In 1967, she visited Bangkok. She also followed Tuanku Syed Sirajudin to Pahang where he served as an Officer with the Malaysian Reconnaissance Regiment. On 30 December 1967 she gave birth to her eldest son Syed Faizuddin Putra at the General Hospital in Alor Setar.

On 30 April 1968, the birthday of HRH Almarhum Tuanku Raja Perlis, Tengku Fauziah was conferred the title the Raja Puan Muda Perlis by HRH Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail which carries the honorific Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Raja Puan Muda Perlis.

On 31 December 1969, Tengku Fauziah and Tunku Raja departed for Perlis.

In the field of voluntary work, Tengku Fauziah was instrumental in organising the Rayuan Binaan Wisma Pahlawan Negeri Perlis on 1 April 1970.

Tengku Fauziah is also active in various associations and organisations in Perlis. She is the President of the Girl Guides of Perlis, Vice-President of Darul Farah Tengku Hajah Budriah Nursery in Perlis, and the Chairperson of the Muslim Women’s Welfare Board of Perlis.

Tengku Fauziah has one daughter, Sharifah Fazira, who was born at the General Hospital of Kangar on 5 June 1973.

In conjunction with the birthday of Tuanku Raja Perlis Almarhum Syed Putra, she was conferred the Darjah Seri Setia Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Order (S.S.P.J.) in 1997.

In 1999 Tengku Fauziah was conferred with another order; this time, the Royal Family Order of Perlis (D.K) by Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail in conjunction with his birthday.

Tengku Fauziah along with His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong performed the Haj in Makkah in 2000. She also accompanied Tuanku during his visits to United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Singapore, United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, South Africa, the Philippines, Mexico, Morocco and Japan.

Tengku Fauziah became the Raja Perempuan of Perlis on 14 July 2000.