THE ARRIVAL OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE SULTAN OF PAHANG AND HER ROYAL HIGHNESS SULTANAH KALSOM OF PAHANG AT THE GRAND BALLROOM IN MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR.
The arrival of HRH Sultanah Kalsom and HRH Sultan of Pahang accompanied by their youngest child, 18 year old YAM Tengku Arif Temenggong Tengku Fahad Sultan Ahmad Shah.
First Lady Datin Seri Rosmah Datuk Mansor, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrives and is greeted by Their Royal Highnesses
Datin Seri Rosmah arrives ahead of her husband who came an hour and half later.
The theme was a Hint of Green and Sultanah Kalsom and Datin Seri Rosmah wore light sea-green dresses while the Sultan of Pahang wore green tie and kerchief
The host of the evening Tengku Arif Temenggong greeting the VIP
HRH Sultan of Pahang at the SASET booth. Looking on is DAto Aida
Their Royal Highnesses arrived around 8.30pm after the guests had entered and sat at their tables in happy anticipation of a fabulous evening which of course came true.
Sultan Ahmad Shah Environmental Trust was established 2 years ago with a personal donation of RM 500,000 from the pocket of HRH Sultan Pahang.
At the close of the evening, the handsome 18 year old Prince Fahad the Tengku Temenggong, promoter and director of Temenggong Initiative Sdn Bhd (the operating arm of Sultan Ahmad Shah Environmental Trust) announced its kitty now has RM 3 million. "The Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has just agreed to give RM 1 million on behalf of the Malaysian Government and I wish to thank him very much on behalf of SASET (Sultan Ahmad Shah Environmental Trust). I also wish to thank Tan Sri Vincent Tan for his kind donation. When I heard the amount, I nearly fell off my chair!" However, he did not mention the amount which must be 7 figures.
Continued Tengku Arif Temenggong, "I also wish to thank First Lady Datin Seri Rosmah and the Menteri Besar of Pahang who is unable to be with us tonight. I also thank Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing and my beloved brothers and sisters who have given me their unwavering support, the Ministry of Human Resources which contributed RM 500,000, Tengku Kaiyisah, Datuk Seri Iskandar Michael, Dato Raja Rezza Shah, Dato Aida and everyone here in this ballroom tonight."
How important is the environment to inspire a young prince and his Sultanah mother to go all out to conserve and preserve it?
This saying from the Cree Indians printed on the menu sums it best;
"Only after the last tree has been cut down
Only after the last river has been poisoned
Only after the last fish has been caught
Only then you will realise money cannot be eaten"
True, very true!
Those wishing to donate or volunteer please contact www.sastrust.com or admin@sastrust.com fax; 03-4143 1610
Their Royal Highnesses looking at the commemorative items on sale for charity. Each guest received a gorgeous quill feather pen and bottle of ink!
Jenny from Elegance Club showing bling to His Royal Highness
Tengku Meriam, Datin Seri Rosmah, Sultanah Kalsom and the Sultan of Pahang at Datuk Tracy Ong's Elegance Club booth.
Datuk Tracy Ong, owner of Elegance Club at Bangsar Shopping Centre, was unable to attend as her mother was hospitalised.
Is the price too low or too high?
Jenny shows the price on her calculator to His Royal Highness as the Pahang Sultan knows the prevailing prices of jewels as he buys them all the time for his Sultanah!
Sultanah Kalsom admires the jewel which her Sultan has bought for her as a gift to remember the occasion of the launch of SASET!
Having a closer look
Sultanah Kalsom looks particularly radiant...but she always glows with loveliness and benevolence anyway
Datuk Tracy Ong's bling always captivate connoisseurs
Even the Sultan of Pahang appears to take a closer look at what has enchanted his Sultanah
I cannot recover from the emeralds worn by Sultan Kalsom which perfectly encapsulates the theme 'Hint of Green'. Earlier Her Royal Highness introduced me to His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang who saw my mismatched spiky shoes and commented on them. He asked did I know I was wearing differently coloured shoes or did I do on purpose. I replied I had to buy 2 pairs of shoes!
Green bling for the evening's thing!
Her Royal Highness can hardly take her eyes off Datuk Tracy Ong's jewels
I can hardly take my eyes off her emeralds!
Note the blue sapphire at left!
First Lady Datin Seri Rosmah Datuk Mansor with hints of green on her baju
Tengku Arif Temenggong at the back having a look to see what has engrossed his elders
Her Royal Highness smiling at me! And the Leica limited edition camera she gave me 3 years ago!
Belinda from Flowers Diamond at Ngee Ann City in Singapore's Orchard Road showing jewels to the Sultan of Pahang
Ever the eavesdropper, I overheard the Sultan of Pahang offering a price of RM 100,000 from RM 120,000
His Royal Highness is known for speaking his mind. I grinned when Belinda showed him a diamond bracelet and HRH said "So ugly, I wouldn't wear it even if you give it to me...not that I would wear bracelets to begin with"
YAM Tengku Arif Temenggong with his brother-in-law Datuk Seri Mohammad Ozier who is married to Tengku Tan Sri Meriam Sultan Ahmad Shah
YTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang the Crown Prince of Pahang with Dato Robin Tan, CEO of Berjaya Group
One for the album
The Sultan and Sultanah of Pahang greeting Tan Sri Datuk Seri Professor Lim Kok Wing and his beauteous daughter Dato Tiffanee Lim. The Sultan joked, "I thought I would be made Chancellor of Limkokwing University" in reference to Sultanah Kalsom who is the inaugural Chancellor of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia's most renowned and successful campus
Getting ready for the group photo as Sultanah Kalsom adjusted the tie of her royal husband
Left; Datuk Seri Mohammad Ozier, YAM Tengku Meriam, YTM Tengku Puan Pahang the Crown Princess, YTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang the Crown Prince, Their Royal Highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Pahang, Datin Seri Rosmah Datuk Mansor the wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, VIP, Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing of Limkokwing University and Dato Robin Tan, CEO of Berjaya Corporation
The official photo of Pahang's Royal Family and VIPs
Another photo opportunity, this time with the Sultan of Pahang's youngest child YAM Tengku Arif Temenggong Tengku Fahad seated next to the Ruler as Tengku Arif Temenggong was the official host of the night
Notice the men wore green ties
At left is Tengku Amir, the son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Pahang. The colour green was chosen to reflect the greening of the environment
The greenest lady was Tengku Kaiyisah!
The Sultan of Pahang rises to walk to the ballroom
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Professor Lim Kok Wing and daughter Dato Tiffanee Lim in the royal entourage
Dato Tiffanee Lim is looking lovelier and sexier by the day, no, make it by the hour!
Don't panic, His Royal Highess is at another table! There were 2 Royal Tables, each graced by His and Her Royal Highness.
Sultanah Kalsom is flanked by First Lady Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and HH Tengku Puan Pahang the Crown Princess of Pahang and sister of the Sultan of Johore
Even the table floral centrepieces on all the tables were mini-botanical gardens!
The evening started on a spectacular note as the lead dancer of the Tarian Ibok dance entered the ballroom carried on a platform!
Tarian Ibok is a dance of the indigenous population of Pahang and performed by the Pahang SUK Dancers
The lead dancer has it easy as he is being carried!
Dancers going to the stage
Even the backdrop shows the green jungles
Tarian Ibok is a lively, feisty and rollicking dance that set the tone for the evening
The host of the evening giving his welcome address
The logo of the Temenggong Initiative is the elephant though the animal shown is the African Elephant and not Asian Elephant due to the size of the ears which differentiate the 2 species
The logo of SASET
The Royal House of Pahang on stage
HRH The Sultan of Pahang inviting First Lady Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor on stage to join the momentous occasion
Datin Seri Rosmah, wife the Prime Minister of Malaysia, greeting the Sultan of Pahang on stage
The Sultan of Pahang is surrounded by Sultanah Kalsom and his children and their spouses. At left is the future Sultan of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, eldest son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Pahang
The Sultan of Pahang announces the launching of Sultan Ahmad Shah Environmental Trust in a short and simple speech. "By the grace of Allah, I now launch the trust"
The Sultan of Pahang announcing the official launch of the foundation that carries his name and which he personally donated RM 500,000 from his pocket
A short and simple ceremony yet full of pomp and circumstance
Next was the cutting of the commemorative cake
The Sultan of Pahang cutting the commemorative cake as his eldest son the Crown Prince of Pahang and consort Sultanah Kalsom look on
At left are Tunku Azizah Sultan Iskandar the Crown Princess of Pahang or Tengku Puan Pahang and Datin Seri Rosmah Datuk Mansor
The cake is cut! Looking on is the host Tengku Arif Temenggong
Tengku Kaiyisah in all green joins in
The Sultan of Pahang prepares to return to his table
His Royal Highness is accompanied by his youngest son
His eldest son gives a helping hand down the steps
But ever gallant and knightly, the 81-year old Ruler instead gives his hand to assist his Sultanah down the steps as his youngest son assists Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor!
The Pahang royals and Datin Seri Rosmah descending the steps
Notice the close bond between mother and son as Tengku Arif Temenggong puts a loving arm on his mother's back
Tengku Tan Sri Meriam leads her siblings
The Sultan of Pahang and the Crown Prince of Pahang
Singers from the Lomkokwing University 1Malaysia Choir who sang 'Dare to Dream'
1Malaysia Choir from Limkokwing University sang 2 songs
This is my table! I was seated next to Dato Nancy Yeoh who wa auctioneer and Princess Dr Becky Leogardo
The flowers and plants were grown locally, including the hydrangea and lotus cactus which are not native to Malaysia
I took these photos from my seat as the Creativity in Motion fashion by students from Limkokwing University
The creative fashions receive loud applause from the audience
The models' hairpieces were wreaths of flowers and plants reminiscent of nereids and water nymphs
The spectacular floral displays were created by Razak Ahmad of Flor Etc and he did a magnificent job! I will commission him for my wedding, in this world or the next
The models from Limkokwing University 'sembahing' their Royal Highnesses
Great show by students and models from Limkokwing University!
Next was a batik inspired fashion show by Dato Tom Abang Saufi modelled by wellknown celebrities.
And surprise, surprise, the audience was treated to a rare performance by Dato Shah Rezza, founder of Islamic Fashion Festival! Dato Shah Rezza seldom performs on stage since he was a teenage model and now only sings on the MOST special of occasions and tonight was one!
Dato Shah Rezza who is a member of Perak/Kelantan royalty, sang 'Kerbersihan Satu Keimanan'
His celebrity models double as his back up singers!
At left is designer Dato Tom Abang Saufi
Fashion by Edric Ong from Sarawak known for his ethnic inspired garments while singer is Anak Pahang (Child of Pahang) Aizat Amdan
Edric Ong's creations use traditional fabrics like ikat, hand woven silk and raw cotton to result in clothes that are ethnically green yet cosmopolitan
Young singer and songwriter Aizat Amdan sings his soul out
Ethnic inspired yet modern apparel
Dato Khadijah Ibrahim was another top attraction
Dato Khadijah Ibrahim and her team singing beautifully
The Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrives and is welcomed by Tengku Arif Temenggong
The Prime Minister arriving late as he has a country to run!
Notice the spectacular display of flora on the table!
Enjoying themselves as Iranian comedian Maz Jobrani from Los Angeles entertains.
Dato Nancy Yeoh being escorted to the podium as she is the auctioneer of jewels sponsored by Dato Tracy Ong of Elegance Club of Bangsar Shopping Centre, Belinda of Flowers Diamond of Singapore, emerald and ruby earrings from Sultanah Kalsom and Hermes Birkin bag from Tengku Arif Temenggong. The cheapest item was a pair of shoes with bag from Lewre.
Dato Nancy Yeoh auctioned off a jade and pearl necklace donated by Dato Tracy Ong for RM 20,000
Next was an aquamarine 'butang baju Melayu' (below) sponsored by Dato Tracy Ong of Elegance Club which sold for RM 14,000 to Dato Shah Rezza
Flower Diamonds' black Tahitian pearl necklace went for RM 20,000 (below)
Lewre shoes and matching bag were bought by Sultanah Kalsom for RM 6,000 (below)
This treasured pair of earrings were given to Sultanah Kalsom from Sultan Ahmad Shah 10 years ago. The Sultan paid RM 35,000 and it went for the same price so the new owner had a bargain as the earrings ' value had risen over the decade!
The highlight of the auction is this Hermes Birkin bag that eventually went to Tengku Nong Fatimah for RM 65,000! Princess Dr Becky Leogardo also wanted the bag but stopped at RM 40,000
"I want this Birkin!" exclaims Princess Dr Becky Leogardo but too bad she lost the bid. This bag of course belonged to Sultanah Kalsom who consented to Dato Nancy Yeoh making a joke by saying Tengku Arif Temenggong raided his mother's wardrobe to sponsor this bag for auction!
Wearing Dato Farah Khan's eponymous collection of the same name, the young royals took to the stage too to perform for their grandfather the Sultan of Pahang! Jewels were from Habib Jewels
These lovely lasses can really dance!
The beautiful young princesses from Pahang in Farah Khan dresses and Habib Jewels
Can you believe these grandchildren of the Sultan of Pahang called themselves The Royal Pahang Misfits!
I cannot believe as they can fit in anywhere and everywhere!
The new generation of Pahang princesses wearing Farah Khan
dresses that are sold in 45 countries
Farah's frocks that rock!
Well well well...look who are also rocking inbetween the 2 royal tables---the parents of The Royal Pahang Misfits!
One for the album
YAM Tengku Fahad joins the Royal Pahang Misfits
The next generation of Pahang royals!
END OF PART 2
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