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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Tengku Ampuan Pahang visits Akiko Okumura's grave
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, recently paid her last respects to the late Akiko Okumura, also known as Aisyah Abdullah, by visiting her final resting place. In a video shared on social media by Akiko's widower, entrepreneur and social media influencer Abd Ridzuan Abdul Mutalib (better known as Ridzuan Ridzokumura), Tunku Azizah is seen visiting Akiko's grave in Subang Jaya, Selangor. Ridzuan expressed his gratitude in the caption, writing: "Thank you very much to Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who is willing to visit the grave of Aisyah Abdullah @ Akiko Okumura." In the comment section, netizens fondly recalled how Tunku Azizah used to leave comments during the couple's live TikTok sessions when Akiko was alive. One netizen commented, "If I'm not mistaken, Tunku Azizah used to comment when Akiko would prepare food for her family. She's lucky that, while people may not know her personally, many people still remember her, including a beloved Sultan's consort." Another added, "Maybe Tunku also feels sad like all of us. Al-Fatihah for a good person, the late Akiko." Akiko was confirmed to have died after falling from the fourth floor of a condominium in Subang Jaya on Feb 28. She married Ridzuan in February 2009, and they have a 13-year-old son, Sky Taizo Okumura.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
TAFF, IIUM And Temasek Foundation To Collaborate On Maternal, Child Health Initiative
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundation (TAFF) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) will collaborate with Singapore's Temasek Foundation to develop a maternal and child health initiative to be piloted in Pahang. Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who is also TAFF founder and life president, described the From Womb to World initiative as a timely and vital effort to empower mothers and families through a complete ecosystem of care, support, and empowerment. bootstrap slideshow 'We know from science and faith that the first 1,000 days of life -- from the moment of conception to a child's second birthday -- are a sacred window of growth and development. It is in these tender beginnings that a child's body, brain, and spirit are most open to shaping. 'When we nurture these early days with love, care, and protection, we set the course for a lifetime,' Her Royal Highness said in her address during her visit to the KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) here on Tuesday. Tunku Azizah, who is also IIUM Constitutional Head, expressed hope that the initiative could later be expanded to other parts of Malaysia and explore potential synergy with other esteemed institutions like the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Temasek Foundation executive director and chief executive officer Ng Boon Heong said the foundation welcomed the opportunity to partner with TAFF and IIUM on the initiative, which could offer a powerful pathway to nurture life at its formative age. 'Through this partnership, we believe we can co-create a meaningful model of maternal and child health, one that honours both evidence and cultural traditions,' he said. During the visit, Tunku Azizah was briefed on Temasek Foundation and KKH's collaborative programmes that champion early childhood intervention and couples' support to uplift families and strengthen communities, such as the KK Human Milk Bank, KIDS 0-3 programme (now called KidSTART), and Project ARIF.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Unaware judges award top prize to Tunku Azizah's homemade fruit pickle
KUALA LUMPUR: Judges at a fruit pickle cooking competition were left in sheer disbelief when they discovered that one of the dishes they had evaluated was prepared by none other than Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Among the panel of judges was 74-year-old Siti Rokiah Lebai Rahmat, a respected former culinary instructor with 39 years of judging experience. She recalled her astonishment when the winning dish, submitted under the name "Aminah Mahmood", was revealed to have been crafted by Tunku Azizah herself. "Neither I nor any of the judges or participants knew the dish belonged to Tunku Azizah. "All contestants were required to prepare their dishes at home and present them for judging solely based on taste and creativity," she said in a statement shared on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page. Siti Rokiah explained that the panel selected "Aminah Mahmood's" fruit pickle for its exceptional flavour and perfect balanced ingredients. "It wasn't oily, and the gravy was rich with fruit and spices. It's the first time I've tasted a fruit pickle so flavourful, balanced, and complete," she added. The competition was part of the Pahang Women's Institute (WI) Carnival held at Taman Tasik Maran. Tunku Azizah attended the carnival after chairing the Pahang WI Annual General Meeting at Dewan Jubli Perak. Also present was Che Puan Panglima Puteri Suraiya Afzan Mohammed Moizz.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pahang Sultan calls for state govt to enhance academic ties with Yarmouk University
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their hope that the Pahang government will further enhance its academic cooperation with Yarmouk University in Jordan. In a post on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses said that that the academic field encompassed research, as well as Islamic economic innovation, green technology, and sustainable development. "May it fulfil the aspiration to make Pahang a model developed state based on Maqasid Syariah and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," the post read. Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also extended their congratulations to Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail on being conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Islamic Economics and Banking by Yarmouk University. Their Royal Highnesses said the award, which was personally presented by Yarmouk University president Prof Dr Islam Massad, was a symbol of cooperation and recognition of Wan Rosdy's efforts and leadership, which had carried the name of the Pahang Government "Hopefully, the award received will help drive Pahang towards continuous success and create an academic framework that fosters knowledge growth for the benefit of all," said Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah. Meanwhile, in a post on his official Facebook page, Wan Rosdy conveyed his sincere gratitude to Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah for their congratulatory messages on the award he was honoured with. He described the award as a great honour not just for himself but also for all members of the state government administration, who have consistently upheld the principles of governance based on Maqasid Syariah and the SDGs. – BERNAMA
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Pahang Sultan Calls For State Govt To Enhance Academic Ties With Yarmouk University
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS KUANTAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their hope that the Pahang government will further enhance its academic cooperation with Yarmouk University in Jordan. In a post on the Kesultanan Pahang Facebook page today, Their Royal Highnesses said that that the academic field encompassed research, as well as Islamic economic innovation, green technology, and sustainable development. 'May it fulfil the aspiration to make Pahang a model developed state based on Maqasid Syariah and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),' the post read. bootstrap slideshow Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah also extended their congratulations to Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail on being conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Islamic Economics and Banking by Yarmouk University. Their Royal Highnesses said the award, which was personally presented by Yarmouk University president Prof Dr Islam Massad, was a symbol of cooperation and recognition of Wan Rosdy's efforts and leadership, which had carried the name of the Pahang Government 'Hopefully, the award received will help drive Pahang towards continuous success and create an academic framework that fosters knowledge growth for the benefit of all,' said Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah. Meanwhile, in a post on his official Facebook page, Wan Rosdy conveyed his sincere gratitude to Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah for their congratulatory messages on the award he was honoured with. He described the award as a great honour not just for himself but also for all members of the state government administration, who have consistently upheld the principles of governance based on Maqasid Syariah and the SDGs. --BERNAMA
