JOHOR BARU: Permaisuri Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah has called upon all quarters not to present her with gifts in conjunction with Her Majesty's 62nd birthday on Saturday (Aug 14).

       Raja Zarith said it would be more meaningful if this could be channelled to assist frontliners battling the Covid-19 pandemic, health workers in particular.

       "I accept and thank everyone who wants to celebrate my birthday, but in this extraordinary situation, I am touched by the commitment and tireless efforts of our frontliners.

       "Therefore, I will consider any assistance to them as my very special birthday gift," she said in a statement posted on the Royal Johor Facebook page here on Wednesday (Aug 11).