Our Board & Patrons

Her Highness Tunku Kamariah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, elder sister of Sultan of Johor, serves as Patron of P.S. the Children. In recognition of her leadership, creativity, and lifelong contributions to society, she was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Creative Leadership in 2018. Limkokwing University’s Vice President of Corporate Relations described Her Highness as “coming from a family of great principled warriors and highly intelligent parents,” noting that she is both deeply knowledgeable and artistically inclined. An accomplished artist in her own right, Tunku Kamariah officiated the opening of an art exhibition showcasing her own vibrant and expressive works alongside those of fellow artists, reflecting her commitment to creative expression and the arts. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she has consistently dedicated her life to service. “Despite being born into a life of privilege and luxury, Her Highness Tunku Kamariah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has devoted her life to caring for the unfortunate and the needy, supporting the education of underprivileged postgraduate scholars as a trustee of the Iskandar Foundation as well as caring for sexually abused children as patron of an organisation called P.S. the Children,” said Dato’ Haji Raja Aznil. Her compassion, humility, and steadfast commitment to social responsibility continue to inspire and guide the organisations she supports.

Suria Zainal is professional storyteller, helping to create compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders around the globe. In her current role, she is responsible for building a strategic communications team, to create a strong and consistent voice for the CIMB Group. A qualified lawyer and barrister, she developed a passion for communications working for the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) in London where she was part of a team countering the anti-tropical timber campaign in Europe. After returning to Malaysia, Suria continued her career in environmental advocacy with MTC. During this time, she was also responsible for overseeing the management of MTC’s Endowment Fund, gaining a thorough grounding in the asset management industry. In 2015, she joined CIMB Group as Head of Group Corporate Communications, using her extensive strategic, analytical, and communications skills to continue telling persuasive stories.

Datin Nariza considers herself well-versed in raising children, having brought up five who are now adults. She was formerly a journalist but chose to step away from the workforce to focus on her family. An avid traveller, she enjoys adventure and has undertaken experiences such as trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, reaching Everest Base Camp, rafting the Zambezi River, and participating in Muay Thai camps. She also has a strong passion for food and is willing to travel extensively to experience new cuisines, with Mexico being her favourite culinary destination. Datin Nariza believes that travel remains just as exciting with age and dreams of visiting Sudan one day.