Bendahara
Bendahara (Jawi: بنداهارا) is an administrative position within classical Malay kingdoms comparable to a vizier before the intervention of European powers during the 19th century. A bendahara was appointed by a sultan and was a hereditary post. The bendahara and the sultan shared the same lineage.
Today, it still use in Brunei where it is known as Pengiran Bendahara.
Tasks of the Bendahara
The closest post which is comparable to the post of the vizier as the Malay kingdoms are Islamic kingdoms. As the bendahara is the head of the nobility, the status confers certain responsibility. The bendehara is the backbone of the Malay Sultanate. For the ancient kingdom of Malacca and Johor, there are many tasks and responsibilities but the primary ones are:
'Bendahara' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:
Magika (2010)
Actors: Illya Buang (actor), Fimie Don (actor), Hadziq (actor), Norman Hakim (actor), Edry Abdul Halim (actor), Norman Abdul Halim (actor), Yusry Abd Halim (actor), Jalaluddin Hassan (actor), Mawi (actor), Nabil (actor), M. Nasir (actor), Aznil Hj Nawawi (actor), Hamdan Ramli (actor), Azlee Senario (actor), Saiful Apek (actor),
Plot: "Magika", Malaysia's first musical feature film, tells the tale of two siblings Malik and Ayu as they embark on a journey in a surreal mythical world, where trees, animals and all flora & fauna converse... where good & bad are portrayed in a muted, non-violent manner. Their fairytale adventure takes us through popular Malay legends and myths, encountering numerous characters from Malay folklore such as Orang Bunian, Nenek Kebayan, Jin, Badang, Naga Tasik Chini, Hang Tuah and others... and last but not least, where Ayu and Malik discover the importance of family to overcome their fears in the mysterious, magical and musical world of "Magika"
Genres: Musical,Puteri gunung ledang (2004)
Actors: Radhi Khalid (actor), Alex Komang (actor), Azmil Mustapha (actor), M. Nasir (actor), Muhammad Naufal Nasrullah (actor), Slamet Rahardjo (actor), Khir Rahman (actor), Adlin Aman Ramlee (actor), Rahim Razali (actor), Shaharuddin Thamby (actor), Sabri Yunus (actor), Christine Hakim (actress), Tiara Jacquelina (actress), Sofia Jane (actress), Man Bai (actor),
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance,Taglines: Kisah cinta agung [A legendary love]
