Tuesday, January 22, 2013

THE SULTAN OF PAHANG AND SULTANAH OF PAHANG GRACED THE BRANDLAUREATE SME WINNERS ON 22 JANUARY 2013 AT ONEWORLD HOTEL

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THE WINNERS OF THE BRANDLAUREATE SME BEST BRAND AWARDS 2012 WERE ANNOUNCED AT THE GALA DINNER ON 22 JANUARY 2013 AT ONEWORLD HOTEL IN 1UTAMA.
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His Royal Highness DYMM Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang holding the BrandLaureate Royal Grand Prix D'Excellence Award
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Her Royal Highness DYMM Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Kalsom and her citation for The BrandLaureate Royal Quintessential Award 2012
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The 1,000 strong audience clapped rapturously and roared their approval at this touching public display of affection from a couple still very much in love and long may they reign! 


The highlight of the evening was the presence of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah Ibni Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin  Al-Muadzam Shah and Her Royal Highness Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom.

The Sultan of Pahang graciously consented to accept The BrandLaureate Royal Grand Prix D'Excellence Award given only to the best of the best and to leaders who lead by example and dynamic leadership. Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang with his wisdom, foresight and integrity is a leader among leaders and whose exalted position elevates him above the fray of politics as he reigns over his subjects fairly and objectively. His Royal Highness is a People's Ruler and only has the best interests of his rakyat at heart. His Royal Highness subscribes to the highest standards of excellence in all areas and is a shining beacon of hope, fountain of justice and symbol of Pahang to his people.

General (Retired) Tan Sri Dato Paduka Dr Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali had the great honour of presenting a gold trophy to His Royal Highness DYMM Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah of Pahang.

Her Royal Highness DYMM Sultanah Kalsom graciously consented to receive The BrandLaureate Royal Quintessential Award from Dr KK Johan, president of The BrandLaureate.

Sultanah Kalsom was resplendent in golden gown and emerald necklace with matching earrings and is truly the mist beautiful Sultanah not only in Malaysia but the entire world. Sultanah Kalsom wore gold but she also has a heart of gold. 

She is beloved by all Pahangians and her compassion for the unfortunate is seen in Yayasan Sri Kencana Kalsom that provides shelter for single parents and victims of domestic abuse. 

Sultanah Kalsom is Patron of ORPHANCare, Malaysia's first baby hatch for poor mothers to leave their babies for proper adoption.

As Patron of the Soroptimist Club of Kuantan, Her Royal Highness contributes with her sound advice on enpowerment. Her Royal Highness is also an Honorary Member of The Sorority, an exclusive women's only club for inspirational women based in London. 

On 18 December 2010, Sultanah Kalsom was installed as the inaugural Chancellor of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, the planet's most excitingly innovative and a crucible of creativity. During the convocation, Sultanah Kalsom was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Social Development for her immense contribution to women, children and society at large. 

It speaks volumes to the reputation and authority of The BrandLaureate Awards that HRH the Sultan of Pahang and HRH the Sultanah of Pahang had consented to grace the 6th SME Best Brands Awards 2012.
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His Royal Highness DYMM Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang and Her Royal Highness DYMM Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang consenting to grace the stage to accept their awards for their immeasurable contributions to society
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DR KK Johan, president of The Brand Laureate inviting the Sultan of Pahang to view a short vignette of His Royal Highness's reign 
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The video showed the Pahang Sultana visiting remote areas of his state to personally check the welfare of the rural people
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The illustrious and long reign of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang is by the grace of God
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HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah Sultan Abu Bakar of Pahang holding his The BrandLaureate Royal Grand Prix D'Excellence Award 2012 L1380942.JPG

The Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah Sultan Abu Bakar examining his golden statuette
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Tan Sri General (Rtd) Tan Sri Datuk Paduka Dr Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali looking on as KK Johan, president of The Brand Laureate explained to the Sultan of Pahang the framed document
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Even the Royal Consort Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Kalsom peered to look
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Dr KK Johan pointing certain salient phrases to the Sultan of Pahang
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The Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah very kindly held the framed document
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General (Rtd) Tan Sri Datuk Paduka  Dr Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, chairman of the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation thanking the Sultan of Pahang for consenting to grace the proceedings
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Their Royal Highnesses watching the video presentation of Sultanah Kalsom's charitable work and contribution towards Pahang. On screen is the youngest son of the Sultan of Pahang YAM Tengku Arif Temenggong Tengku Fahd Muadzam Sultan Ahmad Shah who is the only child of Sultanah Kalsom
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The Royal Couple watching the screen intently as scenes showed Sultanah Kalsom's many charitable works and contributions to Pahang
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The Sultan of Pahang clapping as his Royal Consort received the Brand Laureate Royal Quintessential Award 2012 for her work towards the betterment of women, children and the less fortunate
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Sultanah Kalsom thanking Dr KK Johan
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Sultanah Kalsom accepting the framed citation
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Sultanah Kalsom instinctively looked towards her Sovereign the Sultan of Pahang for approval
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Sultanah Kalsom showing her framed citation
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His Royal Highness Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang joining his Royal Consort

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Royal smiles of approval
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A public display of affection from a couple very much in love and long may they reign!
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Dato Ann Eu chatting with Sultanah Kalsom of Pahang. Dato Ann Eu is a Pahang Dato
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Good old friends!
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Dr KK Johan looking on as the Royals chatted

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Sultanah Kalsom stood as she waited for her Sovereign to arrive and sit first
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Finally His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang could sit and enjoy a sumptuous repast from OneWorld Hotel!









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