Queen Consents to B40, Orang Asli handicrafts being used as Istana Negara souvenirs

KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has consented to select handmade products, crafted by B40 women, single mothers and Orang Asli as souvenirs of Istana Negara. Her Majesty expressed this during an audience she granted on Wednesday (Nov 26), where she also viewed a product showcase by the Komuniti Tukang Jahit Malaysia...

Mother of murdered teen overwhelmed by public support

PETALING JAYA: The mother of the late Yap Shing Xuen has expressed her gratitude for the overflowing love and support her family has received following the brutal murder of her daughter on Oct 14. Wong Lee Ping said she was deeply moved by the public support shown, which she describes as a beacon of light in...

Education Ministry to review effectiveness of TinDak campaign modules

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will review the effectiveness of the Tindak Demi Anak Kita (TinDak) campaign modules and implement comprehensive awareness campaigns across all educational institutions. The statement, issued on Oct 15, came in response to concerns expressed by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, over a recent gang rape incident at a...

King, Queen attend breaking of fast event with ministers, foreign envoys

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, attended a breaking of fast event with Cabinet ministers and foreign envoys at Istana Negara here on Thursday (March 6) night. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan...

Tolerance, respect for one another the backbone of our unity, say King and Queen in M’sia Day greeting

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended Happy Malaysia Day greetings to all Malaysians on Monday (Sept 17). Their Majesties conveyed their greetings through a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page. ALSO READ: Don't dispute constitutional documents that led to Malaysia's formation, says...

Dewan Negara records heartfelt congratulations to King on His Majesty’s installation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara has recorded its heartfelt congratulations to the His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on His Majesty’s installation on Saturday (July 20). Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, in his address before commencing the session on Tuesday (July 23),...

King and Queen extend Aidiladha wishes to all Muslims

KUALA LUMPUR: Their Majesties, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extend Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings to all Muslims in the country. Their Majesties also expressed their hope that sacrificial rituals will be performed perfectly, blessed and accepted by God in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 16). "We also pray that...

Queen happy, moved by chance reunion with special child

KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, said she was moved to be reunited with a special child Tay Xiu Jin whom Her Majesty first met eight years ago. The second meeting with Tay, who is now 24 years old, happened by chance when Her Majesty was strolling to buy Hari Raya sweets...

Biodata of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Following is the official biodata of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia as released by the Royal Press Office. Born on Aug 14, 1959, at Batu Gajah Hospital in Perak, Her Majesty is the second daughter and the third child of the late Sultan of Perak, Paduka Seri Sultan Idris Shah II,...