Istana Negara employees praise Tunku Azizah’s acts of kindness

KUALA LUMPUR: "Hancur badan dikandung tanah, budi yang baik dikenang jua" (Until the body is disintegrated, all good deeds will be remembered). This Malay proverb may aptly describe Muhammad Wafi Zabidi’s appreciation towards Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Muhammad Wafi, 34, who is a cook at Istana Negara, said he would never forget...

Queen calmly cooked up a feast after 2022 Raya date surprise, palace staff recall

KUALA LUMPUR: The unexpected Aidilfitri date announcement in 2022 saw Malaysians nationwide rushing to tackle their final preparations with only hours before the day arrived. Soon after the announcement by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, people scrambled to gather the ingredients, especially fresh produce, to make their festive dishes such as chicken or beef rendang,...