JOHOR BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, graced the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration for cancer fighters at Dewan Kenanga, Menara Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB), here Thursday (April 16).
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the event organised by the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) is a continuous commitment to fostering a spirit of togetherness and extending moral support to the cancer patient community in the state.
Her Majesty also presented cash contributions and souvenirs to 100 cancer fighters as a gesture of care for the group.
The event not only celebrated cancer fighters in the spirit of Syawal, but also served as a platform to bring together TLJCF's strategic partners to strengthen the welfare support networks.
Guests were treated to performances by the Johor Heritage Foundation and violinist Adawiya Farikh.
A highlight of the event was the performance by pupils from SK Kampung Sawah led by freelance dance instructor Mohd Nurakmal Daim, a former Stage 4 lymphoma patient. - Bernama
