Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang launches UMPSA Klover Girl Guides Association

GAMBANG, 23 February 2025 – Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, who is also the President of the Pahang Branch of the Girl Guides Association, officially launched the UMPSA Klover Girl Guides Association in conjunction with the National-level World Thinking Day (WTD) Celebration.

Her Royal Highness officiated the 2025 National-level World Thinking Day (WTD) Celebration at the Sports Complex Hall, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) Gambang Campus.

Her Royal Highness, who also serves as the President of the Pahang Branch of the Girl Guides Association, emphasised the importance of upholding courtesy and respecting traditions in everyday life.

“In the Girl Guides movement, we are not only taught leadership skills but also the importance of etiquette, customs, and noble values.

“Our culture is rich with traditions that must be preserved,” Her Royal Highness expressed.

Also in attendance were the President of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Dr. Wan Ismail, the Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia, Dato’ Yeoh Soo Keng, and the Vice-Chancellor of UMPSA, Professor Dr. Yatimah Alias.

Her Royal Highness also expressed appreciation to all those involved in organising the event, which saw the Pahang Branch of the Girl Guides Association entrusted with hosting the National-level World Thinking Day (WTD) Celebration.

“Congratulations and gratitude to the Organising Committee and the Executive Board of the Pahang Branch of the Girl Guides Association for their dedication to making this event a success and welcoming contingents from across Malaysia.

“My sincere thanks also go to the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia for this opportunity,” Her Royal Highness stated.

The establishment of the UMPSA Klover Girl Guides Association aims to enhance leadership talents, develop skills in team management, and expand knowledge in areas such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), and women’s advocacy programmes.

Additionally, the association serves as a platform for female leaders to exchange perspectives and inspire one another while promoting positive values, resilience, and mutual respect for personal growth and lifelong success.

A total of 1,500 students from 16 Girl Guides contingents across Malaysia participated in the two-day programme.

Various competitions were held, including Pixel Code, Junk Jam, and GG Aerobic, designed to foster resilience and camaraderie among members of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia, in line with this year’s World Thinking Day theme, ‘Our Story’.

Additionally, recreational activities such as chess, congkak, and snakes and ladders were organised for younger Girl Guides, alongside food and beverage stalls featuring trendy delicacies and exhibition booths.

By: Naqiah Puaad, Centre for Corporate Communications
Translation by: Dr Rozaimi Abu Samah, UMPSA Press