Malaysia’s Mercedes-racing prince of Johor – 5 things to know about athletic royal hunk Tunku Abdul Rahman Hassanal Jeffri

Sep 2 , 2020

Tunku Abdul Rahman Hassanal Jeffri, the fifth son of the head of the Malaysian state of Johor. Photo: @tunku_abdul_rahman/Instagram

The 5th son of Malay Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor is a proud military man who loves to be in the driving seat – inheriting a love of cars and bikes, but also staying in shape by playing golf, polo and sailing

Being the fifth son of a sultan comes with its fair share of perks – one being that you are far enough away from the burden of the crown but still get to experience all the splendour that comes from being within His Royal Highness’ inner circle. Welcome to the extraordinary life that 27-year-old Tunku Abdul Rahman leads as son of the head of the Malaysian state of Johor. Not that much is known about the royal, but here’s a glimpse into how the dashing prince lives.

He’s a racing car driver, just like his grandfather

The royal lineage seems to have an affinity with racing cars and Tunku Abdul Rahman has inherited that need to get behind the wheel. In March 2019, His Highness, also known as the Tunku Paglima of Johor, marked his debut as a professional racing driver during the launch of his racing team. Like his grandfather, the Iskandar of Johor, he chose to compete in a Mercedes-Benz.

This talented speed demon likes being in the driving seat

A skilled driver through and through, Tunku Abdul Rahman has also been known to sail yachts, ride motorbikes, and even manage the reins of a horse while competing in polo.

He’s got quite a social media following