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Fadhlina heads list of Melaka award recipients

Education minister receives the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka, alongside IGP Khalid Ismail and MACC chief Abd Halim Aman, among others.

Fadhlina heads list of Melaka award recipients

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek received the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka award today, marking the 77th birthday of Melaka governor Ali Rustam. This prestigious honor comes with the Datuk Seri title. Among the 1,328 recipients, other notable awardees include Chief Justice Hashim Hamzah, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail, and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman.

Additionally, the Royal Malaysian Air Force chief, Muhamad Norazlan Aris, and Petronas Downstream executive president and CEO Sazali Hamzah were also honored. Fifty-six individuals received the Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka award, carrying the Datuk Wira title, while 14 individuals were awarded the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka, carrying the Datuk title.

Nineteen individuals were recognized with the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka, also bearing the Datuk title. Fifty-nine recipients were commissioned as Justices of the Peace, while 106 individuals received the Darjah Seri Melaka award. Furthermore, 151 people were granted the Bintang Cemerlang Melaka, 244 received the Bintang Khidmat Terpuji, 386 were awarded the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian, 161 were honored with the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat, and 5 individuals were given the Pingat Khidmat Lama.

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Taiji Boosts Security Against Anti-Whaling Activists

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