France honours Tengku Zatashah

Proud moment: Sultan Sharafuddin congratulating Tengku Zatashah as (from left) Penot, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and Mennesson look on after the conferment ceremony.

KUALA LUMPUR: France has conferred the prestigious Knight of the Legion of Honour on Selangor Princess Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah in recognition of her achievements and very special contributions to its friendship with Malaysia.

On behalf of French President Francois Hollande, Ambassador Christophe Penot honoured Tengku Zatashah, who has been president of Alliance Francaise de Kuala Lumpur for the past five years, with the insignia of Chevalier (Knight) at the Residence of France here on Tuesday.