Sultanah Haminah
Malaysian Royal Consort of Kedah
Born
July 15th, 1953
71 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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