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The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Queen visits old friend in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, visited her longtime friend Zaiton Hashim, affectionately known as 'Kak Ton', in Kelantan. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page, the friendship between Raja Zarith Sofiah and Kak Ton began through the illness of the latter's daughter, the late Samihah Suradin (Mimi), who suffered from encephalomyelitis and passed away in 2000. The illness had left Mimi paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. 'I learned about Kak Ton and Mimi's story through a website set up to help them. We became friends because we both had daughters of similar age, but I was deeply touched that the late Mimi, who was a year older than Tunku Tun Aminah, had to spend many years in the ICU,' Her Majesty said. The Queen added that the difference in background and distance between Johor and Kelantan did not hinder their friendship. 'To me, Kak Ton is a special person with immense patience and faith in Allah SWT, despite being tested with such a heavy trial,' said Raja Zarith Sofiah. Her Majesty's bond of friendship with Zaiton has remained strong to this day. 'I was deeply touched when Her Majesty invited me for an audience today. Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, we have always kept in touch over the phone,' Zaiton told the Royal Press Office on Wednesday (May 21). The reunion took place following the Queen's attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia in Kota Bharu. During the meeting, Zaiton also showed Raja Zarith Sofiah a photo album commemorating her audience before Her Majesty at Istana Pasir Pelangi in 1998, as well as photos of a donation ceremony held for the late Mimi during a dinner hosted by Ikebana International.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Queen reunites with longtime friend in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, visited her longtime friend Zaiton Hashim, affectionately known as 'Kak Ton', in Kelantan. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page, the friendship between Raja Zarith Sofiah and Kak Ton began through the illness of the latter's daughter, the late Samihah Suradin (Mimi), who suffered from encephalomyelitis and passed away in 2000. The illness had left Mimi paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. 'I learned about Kak Ton and Mimi's story through a website set up to help them. We became friends because we both had daughters of similar age, but I was deeply touched that the late Mimi, who was a year older than Tunku Tun Aminah, had to spend many years in the ICU,' Her Majesty said. The Queen added that the difference in background and distance between Johor and Kelantan did not hinder their friendship. 'To me, Kak Ton is a special person with immense patience and faith in Allah SWT, despite being tested with such a heavy trial,' said Raja Zarith Sofiah. Her Majesty's bond of friendship with Zaiton has remained strong to this day. 'I was deeply touched when Her Majesty invited me for an audience today. Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, we have always kept in touch over the phone,' Zaiton told the Royal Press Office on Wednesday (May 21). The reunion took place following the Queen's attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia in Kota Bharu. During the meeting, Zaiton also showed Raja Zarith Sofiah a photo album commemorating her audience before Her Majesty at Istana Pasir Pelangi in 1998, as well as photos of a donation ceremony held for the late Mimi during a dinner hosted by Ikebana International.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Queen visits old friend 'Kak Ton' in Kelantan
KOTA BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, visited her longtime friend Zaiton Hashim, affectionately known as "Kak Ton", in Kelantan on Wednesday (May 22). According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, the friendship between Raja Zarith Sofiah and Kak Ton began through the illness of the latter's daughter, the late Samihah Suradin (Mimi), who suffered from encephalomyelitis and passed away in 2000. The illness had left Mimi paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. "I learned about Kak Ton and Mimi's story through a website set up to help them. We became friends because we both had daughters of a similar age, but I was deeply touched that the late Mimi, who was a year older than Tunku Tun Aminah, had to spend many years in the ICU," Her Majesty said. The Queen added that the difference in background and distance between Johor and Kelantan did not hinder their friendship. "To me, Kak Ton is a special person with immense patience and faith in Allah SWT, despite being tested with such a heavy trial," said Raja Zarith Sofiah. Her Majesty's bond of friendship with Zaiton has remained strong to this day. "I was deeply touched when Her Majesty invited me for an audience today. Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, we have always kept in touch over the phone," Zaiton told the Royal Press Office Wednesday. The reunion took place following the Queen's attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia in Kota Baru. During the meeting, Zaiton also showed Raja Zarith Sofiah a photo album commemorating her audience before Her Majesty at Istana Pasir Pelangi in 1998, as well as photos of a donation ceremony held for the late Mimi during a dinner hosted by Ikebana International. - Bernama
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Queen officiates Girl Guides Association conference, AGM
KOTA BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today officiated the conference and the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPPM) at the Tok Guru Dato' Bentara Setia Hall, Kota Darulnaim Complex, here. The arrival of Raja Zarith Sofiah, who is also the Royal Patron of PPPM, was received by PPPM president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and PPPM chief commissioner Datuk Yeoh Soo Keng. The Queen, in her royal address, expressed appreciation to Dr Wan Azizah for the latter's noble efforts and dedicated leadership, noting her consistent emphasis on inclusiveness and unity among members. "As the Royal Patron of PPPM, I am very proud of the resoluteness, commitment, and remarkable achievements of this association. "I was informed that its 109th anniversary this year was celebrated with great enthusiasm, beginning with the PPPM 109 Camporee programme, held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Girl Guides Association, last February," said Her Majesty. Also present were the Royal Patron of PPPM Kelantan branch, Sultanah of Kelantan, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah; PPPM Kelantan branch president Tengku Amalin A'ishah Putri Sultan Ismail Petra and PPPM Johor branch president Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Queen Officiates Girl Guides Association Conference, AGM
KOTA BHARU, May 21 (Bernama) -- Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today officiated the conference and the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPPM) at the Tok Guru Dato' Bentara Setia Hall, Kota Darulnaim Complex, here. The arrival of Raja Zarith Sofiah, who is also the Royal Patron of PPPM, was received by PPPM president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and PPPM chief commissioner Datuk Yeoh Soo Keng. The Queen, in her royal address, expressed appreciation to Dr Wan Azizah for the latter's noble efforts and dedicated leadership, noting her consistent emphasis on inclusiveness and unity among members.
