Syed Azman named Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul, Ayob Khan also honoured
SERDANG: Weststar Group founder and managing director Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim has been named the recipient of the national-level Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul SAW Award for 2026.
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, the founder and managing director of Weststar Group, has been bestowed with the prestigious Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul SAW Award for 2026. The esteemed recognition was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a National Maulidur Rasul SAW celebration held today. The award honors Syed Azman for his outstanding contributions.
Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay was also honored with the Tokoh Wira Negara award. His commendable efforts towards national security, combating terrorism, and organized crime have earned him this recognition.
Other recipients of notable awards include Islamic scholar Maulana Abdul Hamid Chin, recognized as Tokoh Agamawan for his contributions to Islamic studies. Dr Ruzita Mohd Amin from IIUM received the Tokoh Wanita Madani award for her exceptional work. Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, a former MPOB director-general, was honored with the Tokoh Saintis award for his scientific endeavors.
Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, the former president of Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM), was named Tokoh Belia Harapan. Laman Yasim from Sarawak was recognized with the Tokoh Keluarga Mithali award. Additionally, social media personality Muhammad Mikhael Sathayah, also known as Muka Gangster, was honored as Tokoh Khas (Saudara Baru Cemerlang).
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