Queen graces ministry’s appreciation ceremony

KUALA LUMPUR: The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah yesterday graced any appreciation ceremony organised by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) here.

Upon arrival, Her Majesty was received by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.

Also present were KPWKM Secretary- General Dr Rose Lena Lazemi, Women’s Development Department Director- General Datuk Yatimah Sarjiman and Kedah Menteri Besar’s wife Kedah, Datin Seri Hizam Awang Ahmad.

Rohani in her welcoming speech expressed gratitude for Her Majesty’s contributions and support towards KPWKM’s efforts and initiatives in achieving it’s goals.

“Her Majesty’s involvement in charity work has always been exemplary and inspired us to continue to contribute and help those in need, especially the target groups.

At the ceremony, Her Majesty was presented with a special video clip titled ‘Dirgahayu Tuanku’.

During the ceremony, the guests were entertained to a dance performance by children from Tengku Budriah Children Home; fashion show by the Association of Bumiputera Women in Business and Professions ( Peniagawati) and a song rendition by singer Dayang Nurfaizah.

Her Majesty then received a book titled ‘ Dirgahayu Tuanku’ and a Sarawakian traditional scarf as mementos from Rohani. — Bernama