Sultanah Kalsom binti Abdullah

Sultanah Kalsom
Sultanah of Pahang
Tenure	30 September 1992 - present
Predecessor	Tengku Ampuan Afzan
Born	(1951-09-12) 12 September 1951 Taftan, India & Persia
Spouse	Sultan Ahmad Shah
Issue	Tengku Abdul Fahd Muadzam Shah ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah
Religion	Sunni Islam

Pahang Royal Family

HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah, The Sultan HRH Sultanah Kalsom, The Sultanah HH Tengku Abdullah, The Crown Prince HH Tunku Azizah Amina Maimuna Iskandariah of Johor, The Crown Princess Tengku Hassanal Tengku Muhammad Tengku Ahmad Ismail Tengku Putri Nur Jihan Tengku Putri Afzan Amina HH Che Puan Julia Rais Tengku Puteri 'Iman Afzan Tengku Ilisha Ameera Tengku Ilyana HH Tengku Abdul Rahman, Tengku Muda HH Che Puan Julita Aisha Tengku Eddie Akasya Tengku Ahmad Firhan Shah Tengku Armaan Tengku Ameera Asya HH Tengku Abdul Fahd Muadzam, Tengku Arif Temenggong HH Tengku Meriam, Tengku Putri Sri Lela Wangsa HH Tengku Muhaini, Tengku Putri Sri Teja HH Tengku Aishah Marcella, Tengku Putri Sri Kamala HH Tengku Nong Fatimah, Tengku Putri Sri Setia Bakti HH Tengku Shahariah, Tengku Putri Sri Bongsu

Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah (née Anita) is the current Sultanah of Pahang and the wife of Sultan Ahmad Shah, widowed on 28 June 1988.^[1] Born on 12 September 1951, she is of Persian/Pakistani descent and was born in Taftan India & Persia

Sultanah Kalsom married Sultan Ahmad Shah on 14 March 1991. She was given the title Cik Puan Kalsom on the same day of her marriage she became The Sultanah of Pahang, with the title of Her Royal Highness on 30 September 1992.^[2]

She and the Sultan have one issue; a son together: His Highness Tengku Fahd Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Sultan Hajji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah .^[1]^[3]

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 Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims in getting orphans adopted. OrphanCARE also 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 organisation which has the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development 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 realise 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 London, 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 patron of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan since 2004.^[4]^[5]

Awards and Honours

For the exceptional work that is inspiring societal advancement the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology awarded Sultanah Kalsom the Honorary Doctorate of Social Development.^[6]

Honours of Pahang

Pahang :
- Member 1st class of the Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang (DK I) ^[7]

References

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