
The Kiwanis Club of Kuantan’s 25th Silver Jubilee Fundraising Dinner yesterday took on a special significance when the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, graced the celebration.
Held at Zenith Hotel here, the event – themed “Love, Hope and Empowerment” – drew guests of various ages, races and backgrounds, which delighted the former queen.
The warm and down-to-earth royal mingled easily with the crowd, even joining them on stage to sing and dance. She especially won over the children, some of whom sat on her lap, while others hugged her and held her hand.

“They asked me to dance with them, hugging me and asking for pictures. Something stirred in my heart –…