Cik Puan Besar Kalsom

Cik Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah, formerly known as Sultanah Kalsom (née Anita Abdullah) is the former Sultanah consort of Pahang as the 2nd wife and widow of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.[1] Born on 12 September 1951, she is originally of Persian and Pakistani descent. Prior to her marriage, she was an air stewardess for a prominent airline.

Kalsom
Former Sultanah of Pahang
Queen Dowager of Pahang
Sultanah of Pahang
Tenure30 September 1992 – 15 January 2019
PredecessorTengku Ampuan Afzan (as Tengku Ampuan)
SuccessorTengku Ampuan Hajjah Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah (as Tengku Ampuan)
Born (1951-09-12) 12 September 1951
Taftan, Baluchistan, Dominion of Pakistan
Spouse
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(m. 1991; died 2019)​
IssueTengku Abdul Fahd Mu’adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah
ReligionSunni Islam

Cik Puan Besar Hajah Kalsom married Sultan Ahmad Shah on 14 March 1991. She was titled Che Puan Kalsom on the day of her marriage and later became The Sultanah of Pahang, with the style of Her Royal Highness on 30 September 1992.

She and the Sultan have a son together: His Highness Tengku Fahd Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah,[1][2] the Tengku Arif Temenggong of Pahang.

After her husband's death in May 2019, her stepson, Sultan Abdullah bestowed the title of Cik Puan Besar of Pahang or equivalent to a Queen Dowager.

Contributions

Cik Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom has been active with 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, Cik Puan Besar Hajjah 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

Cik Puan Besar Hajjah 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

Cik Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom has been the patron of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan since 2004.[3][4]

Title and Styles
Styles of
Kalsom
Reference styleHer Highness
Spoken styleYour Highness
Alternative styleCik Puan Besar
  • 12 September 1951 - 14 March 1991: Cik Anita.
  • 14 March 1991 - 30 September 1992: Her Highness (Yang Mulia) Che Puan Kalsom binti Abdullah.
  • 30 September 1992 - 15 January 2019: Her Royal Highness (Duli Yang Maha Mulia) Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah, The Sultanah of Pahang.
  • 15 January 2019 - 15 August 2019: Her Royal Highness (Duli Yang Amat Mulia) Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah.
  • 15 August 2019 – present: Her Highness (Yang Amat Mulia) Cik Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom binti Abdullah, The Cik Puan Besar of Pahang.

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.[5]

Honours of Pahang
  •  Pahang :
    • Member 1st class of the Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang (DK I)

References
  1. "Malaysian Monarchy: His and Her Majesty - Yang di-Pertuan Agong VII (The Sultan of Pahang)". Archived from the original on 12 April 2005. Retrieved 28 September 2007.
  2. HighBeam: New Straits Times - Pleasant surprise for Sultan Ahmad Shah
  3. Mind: Those with Down Syndrome learn to gain employment
  4. "Kiwanis Malaysia: Breaking News - DYMM Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom is the Patron of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan". Archived from the original on 28 February 2008. Retrieved 29 September 2007.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Tengku Ampuan Afzan		 Sultanah of Pahang Succeeded by
Tengku Ampuan Azizah
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