Sultan Ahmad Shah was all the more noble because of his humility, says Johor Permaisuri


Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Shah of Perak with his grandson, Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Shah.

PETALING JAYA: The former Sultan of Pahang, Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah ibni Al Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah, was a man who was humble and cared for the people, says Johor Permaisuri Raja Zarith Sofiah Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.

In her heartfelt tribute to him on Facebook, she said it was common back in the pre-Internet days to see photos of Sultan Ahmad Shah, who passed away on Wednesday (May 22), mingling with the rakyat.

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