Motherhood

Perak Raja Permaisuri Officiates National Mother's Day 2026 Celebration

The Star
The Star•May 10, 2026

Why It Matters

Highlighting successful fertility outcomes and government subsidies reinforces public confidence, encouraging broader participation and supporting Malaysia’s demographic and economic objectives.

Key Takeaways

  • •Perak's Raja Permaisuri officiates National Mother’s Day ceremony.
  • •Police officer Nurul Zanizila receives Inspiration Mother award for twins.
  • •Couple endured 12 years of fertility treatments before successful IVF.
  • •373,000 subfertility cases aided; 6,513 pregnancies achieved nationwide.
  • •47,000 couples projected to receive fertility subsidies this year.

Summary

The World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur hosted the National Mother’s Day 2026 celebration, presided over by Perak’s Raja Permaisuri, Tuanku Zara Salim. The ceremony highlighted the nation’s commitment to supporting mothers and families, with a special focus on fertility challenges. Key data underscored the impact of government‑backed fertility programs: the National Population and Family Development Board has assisted over 373,000 subfertility cases, resulting in 6,513 successful pregnancies. This year, an estimated 47,000 couples will benefit from affordable treatment subsidies, reflecting a scaling of services. A poignant moment came when Assistant Commissioner of Police Nurul Zanizila Mohamed Zain received the Inspiration Mother award. After 12 years of IUI and IVF attempts, she and her husband welcomed fraternal twins in 2020, embodying the hope the program aims to deliver. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasized each successful pregnancy as a story of hope turned into joy. The event signals a broader policy push to address declining birth rates and support family formation. By publicly honoring a mother who overcame infertility, the government reinforces the social value of its fertility subsidies, encouraging more couples to seek assistance and potentially stabilizing demographic trends.

Original Description

The Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, officiated the National Mother’s Day 2026 celebration themed “Seteguh Kasih Ibu” at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (May 10).
During the event, Tuanku Zara presented the Special Inspiration Mother Award to ASP Nurul Zaanizila Mohd Zain, who gave birth to fraternal twins — a boy and a girl — after 12 years of waiting and undergoing fertility treatment at the National Population and Family Development Board’s Subfertility Clinic.

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