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Celebrating Heroes and Leaders: Malaysia's 2025 Awards Ceremony
Get ready to shine the spotlight on Malaysia's finest, as the country recognizes the extraordinary achievements of its esteemed citizens, in this year's federal awards, medals, and honours celebration. All hail to the 116 remarkable individuals who've grasped the torch of excellence and made an indelible impact on the nation!
Who's on top this time? None other than the Attorney General, Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, who's been awarded the prestigious Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), handing him the 'Tan Sri' title [1][5]. Joining him in the PMN club is none other than our Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar.
Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay are undoubtedly shining stars, as they've also received the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), tennis shoes embroidered with 'Tan Sri' [1].
Moving on, Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood and Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin are among the fab five conferred the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), complete with the sought-after 'Datuk' title [1]. To name a few more remarkable recipients, meet Public Service's Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, Treasury's Datuk Ramzi Mansor, and Hospital Sultanah Aminah's Datuk Dr Simon Jerome Vendargon [1].
Gotta give a shout-out to the Education Service Commission's Md Radzi Hashim, National Population and Family Development Board's Abdul Shukur Abdullah, and Digital Ministry's Ma Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah, who received the Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) [1].
CEOs, don't feel left out! You've got a spot in the JMN club, too. The Education Service Commission's Md Radzi Hashim, the National Population and Family Development Board's Abdul Shukur Abdullah, and Digital Ministry's Ma Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah are your new best friends [3].
Three big cheers for the Johan Setia Mahkota (JSM) winners: Public-Private Partnership Unit's Chek Zainuddin Chek Jusoh, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry's Boniface Edwin Manung, Malaysian Highway Authority's Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff, and Higher Education Ministry's Fazidah Mustafa [3].
Let's not forget our unsung heroes! This year, Malaysia's Ambassador to China, Datuk Norman Muhamad, Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, and Dewan Rakyat Secretary, Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin, have received the coveted Darjah Johan Setia Diraja (JSD) honours [1].
Oh, and the new king of the badminton court, Cheah Liek Hou, received the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) award, making him Malaysia's first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games [1].
That's not all! The Principal Assistant Secretary of the Management Unit, Syed Zaqwanariff Zainudin, and Chief Security Officer of the Security Division at Istana Negara, ASP Mohd Fairouz Hamdi Mohd Yamin, both took home the Bintang Kesatria Setia Diraja (KSD) award [1].
Fourteen awesome souls were awarded the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) medal, including Tan Lee Bee, the sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia [1]. The Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) medal was handed out to 45 individuals, while three folks scored the Pingat Bentara Setia Diraja (BSD) [1].
Last but certainly not least, raise your glasses to Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) personnel Lieutenant Commander Mohd Firdaus Arbaain, the sole recipient of the Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP). He's been recognized for rescuing four victims, including two precious little angels, from a harrowing drowning incident [1][3].
The scene of Malaysia's extraordinary heroes and leaders was an electrifying hotbed of inspiration, camaraderie, and pure joy, reminding us all that this sunny land of boundless opportunity knows no limits. So you there, ready to seize the day, aspire to be the next recipient of Malaysia's highest honours!
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- Executive leaders in Malaysia's education sector, such as the Education Service Commission's Md Radzi Hashim and the National Population and Family Development Board's Abdul Shukur Abdullah, have been honored with the Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) [1].
- In the realm of international business, CEOs are not forgotten, with the Digital Ministry's Ma Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah being a part of the JMN club [3].
- The tech industry also claims a piece of the JMN, as the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry's Boniface Edwin Manung and the Malaysian Highway Authority's Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff are JMN recipients [3].
- The news of general-news highlights the success of Cheah Liek Hou, who received the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) award and is expected to secure Malaysia's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games [1].
- The Kuala Lumpur courtroom echoed with praise as Tan Lee Bee, the sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia, received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) medal [1].
