Sultanah Haminah

Malaysian Royal Consort of Kedah

Sultanah Haminah - Malaysian Royal Consort of Kedah
Born

July 15th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Malaysia

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Born in 1953, Haminah served as the Sultanah of Kedah after marriage to the Sultan of Kedah in 1975. Assumed various ceremonial roles within the state and actively participated in charitable activities. Her work included patronage of numerous organizations focused on health, education, and women's rights, promoting welfare and development initiatives.

Served as Sultanah of Kedah from 1975

Patron of health and education charities

Promoted women's rights initiatives

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