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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.


Borneo Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
King and Queen extend Wesak Day wishes, call for unity to strengthen Malaysia
Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah extended Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists in a Facebook post today. — Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 12): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia, have extended Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists in the country. Their Majesties emphasised that strong interracial ties not only form the foundation of the nation's strength but also serve as a catalyst for unity. 'In our multiracial society, harmony is achieved when we show mutual respect and understanding toward one another. 'Together, let us build a more peaceful, united, prosperous future. Happy Wesak Day to all Buddhists in the country,' Their Majesties said in a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page. Wesak Day, observed today, commemorates three significant events in Gautama Buddha's life, namely his birth, enlightenment, and death. — Bernama lead Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Ibrahim wesak day


New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Royal Mother's Day message: Honour and serve your mother every day
KUALA LUMPUR: The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Mother's Day wishes to all mothers. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, His Majesty also conveyed his personal wishes to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah. His Majesty said that a mother's sacrifices and devotion should be honoured not just on a specific day, but every day. "As emphasised in the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, the mother holds a noble status, and Allah has commanded us to treat her with kindness. "Serving one's mother is a virtue, for paradise lies beneath her feet," the post read. His Majesty said that he is always grateful to Allah SWT for blessing him with a wife who is devoted to their children. "Raja Zarith's immense sacrifice and love in raising our children is truly cherished." He also prayed for blessings upon his late mother, Enche' Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah, and the late Raja Perempuan Muzwin. "Al-Fatihah," he wrote. Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide on the second Sunday of May each year.


New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
King's Mother's Day message: Honour and serve your mother every day
KUALA LUMPUR: The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Mother's Day wishes to all mothers. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, His Majesty also conveyed his personal wishes to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah. His Majesty said that a mother's sacrifices and devotion should be honoured not just on a specific day, but every day. "As emphasised in the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, the mother holds a noble status, and Allah has commanded us to treat her with kindness. "Serving one's mother is a virtue, for paradise lies beneath her feet," the post read. His Majesty said that he is always grateful to Allah SWT for blessing him with a wife who is devoted to their children. "Raja Zarith's immense sacrifice and love in raising our children is truly cherished." He also prayed for blessings upon his late mother, Enche' Besar Hajah Khalsom Abdullah, and the late Raja Perempuan Muzwin. "Al-Fatihah," he wrote. Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide on the second Sunday of May each year.