Che Puan Besar Kalsom Abdullah


Che Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom Abdullah, formerly known as Sultanah Kalsom is a former Sultanah of Pahang as the second wife of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah. She is of Persian and Pakistani descent.

Early life

She was born on 12 September 1951 in Taftan, Baluchistan, Dominion of Pakistan.
Prior to her marriage, she was an air stewardess for a prominent airline.

Personal life

She and the Sultan have a son together Tengku Fahad Mua'adzam Shah, the Tengku Arif Temenggong of Pahang.

Kiwanis Club of Kuantan

She has been the patron of the Kiwanis Club of Kuantan since 2004.

Titles, styles, honours, and recognitions

Sultanah Kalsom's style was changed to Cik Puan Besar Hajjah Kalsom Abdullah on 15 August 2019, following the death of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in May 2019.

Honours of Pahang

Honorary degrees