Sultanah Kalsom binti Abdullah
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Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah (née Anita) is the current Sultan
ah of Pahang
and second wife of Sultan Ahmad Shah. Born on 12 September 1951, she is originally of Persian and Pakistan
i descent/origin. She has previously worked as an air stewardess.
Sultanah Kalsom married Sultan Ahmad Shah on March 14, 1991. She was styled as Cik Puan Kalsom on the same date and was elevated to the status of Sultanah of Pahang, with the title of Her Royal Highness
on September 30, 1992.
She and the Sultan have one son together: Tengku Abdul Fahad Muhammed Mu'adzam bin Sultan Hajji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah .
as its smart partner.
, is considered an iconic inspirational woman who represents the modern, professional woman who is shaping the future with individual style and expression.
of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan
since 2004.
awarded Sultanah Kalsom the Honorary Doctorate of Social Development.
Sultan
Sultan is a title with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic language abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", and "dictatorship", derived from the masdar سلطة , meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it came to be used as the title of certain rulers who...
ah of Pahang
Pahang
Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.Its state...
and second wife of Sultan Ahmad Shah. Born on 12 September 1951, she is originally of Persian and Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i descent/origin. She has previously worked as an air stewardess.
Sultanah Kalsom married Sultan Ahmad Shah on March 14, 1991. She was styled as Cik Puan Kalsom on the same date and was elevated to the status of Sultanah of Pahang, with the title of Her Royal Highness
Royal Highness
Royal Highness is a style ; plural Royal Highnesses...
on September 30, 1992.
She and the Sultan have one son together: Tengku Abdul Fahad Muhammed Mu'adzam bin Sultan Hajji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah .
Contributions
Sultanah Kalsom has used her royal position to further many social causes and is a patron of numerous organisations, lending her presence to inspire those engaged in managing these organisations.Yayasan Sri Kencana Kalsom
The Yayasan Sri Kencana Kalsom, named after her, provides shelter for single parents as well as women who have been victims of domestic abuse. The Yayasan helps these women rebuild their lives finding them jobs that enable them to be independent and lead their lives with dignity.OrphanCARE
She is also Patron of OrphanCARE, a non-profit organization that set up Malaysia's first baby hatch for mothers to anonymously leave their unwanted newborns to be put up for adoption. She has given her full support to the organization which has the Ministry of Women, Family and Community DevelopmentMinistry of Women, Family and Community Development (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development , better known by its Malay acronym, KPWKM, is a government ministry that is responsible determining the policies and direction to achieve the goals of gender equality, family development and a caring society in line with Malaysia's commitment...
as its smart partner.
Soroptimist Club of Kuantan
As Patron of the Soroptimist Club of Kuantan, a gathering of professional women who pool their talents to assist the needy, Sultanah Kalsom works closely to guide the movement with her strong views on empowerment. Her concern for women stems from her personal philosophy that dreams must be pursued to the fullest and that women must be given every opportunity to realize their talents.The Sorority
Sultanah Kalsom is also an Honorary Member of The Sorority, an exclusive members-only club for inspiring professional women based in LondonLondon
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, is considered an iconic inspirational woman who represents the modern, professional woman who is shaping the future with individual style and expression.
Kiwanis Club of Kuantan
Sultanah Kalsom has been the patronPatronage
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings or popes have provided to musicians, painters, and sculptors...
of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan
Kuantan
Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the 3rd largest state in Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. If one measures the distance along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is located roughly halfway between Singapore and Kota Bharu...
since 2004.
Awards and Honours
For the exceptional work that is inspiring societal advancement the Limkokwing University of Creative TechnologyLimkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a private international university with a presence across three continents: Africa, Europe and Asia...
awarded Sultanah Kalsom the Honorary Doctorate of Social Development.