Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has conferred an award on Malaysian-born Sabariah Hussein for her outstanding charity work in Canada.
Sabariah, 71, better known as Sister Sabria, was awarded the Darjah Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Johor (DMIJ), which carries the title ‘Datin Paduka’.
Born in Johor, Sabariah was bestowed the award at Balai Mengadap in Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Baru today.
His Majesty decreed that he was proud and impressed with the charity work done by Sabariah who now lives in Montreal, Canada.
“She is a fine example of an Islam individual with noble personality where she willingly cooks and provides food for hundreds of the less unfortunate, including the homeless, on a daily basis, without taking into consideration their religious, race or background.
“Her efforts and noble values should be honoured and exemplified,” His Majesty said in a post on the Royal Johor Facebook page on Thursday.
More than 30 years ago, Sabariah completed her culinary studies in Kuala Lumpur.
She migrated to Canada after marrying a Canadian.
For more than 20 years, she has been actively involved in charity by helping the homeless and the less fortunate in Canada.
She also founded the Sister Sabria Foundation and a women’s protection centre called ‘Our Second Home’.