{
  "id": 3171072,
  "title": "Syed Azman named Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul, Ayob Khan also honoured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/syed-azman-named-tokoh-perdana-maulidur-rasul-ayob-khan-also-honoured",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:45:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1518340/syed-azman-named-tokoh-perdana-maulidur-rasul-ayob-khan-also-honoured"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFormer 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.\n\nOther 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.\n\nAhmad 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).",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Syed Azman receives Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul award for 2026",
    "Ayob Khan honored with Tokoh Wira Negara for national security efforts",
    "Maulana Abdul Hamid Chin recognized as Tokoh Agamawan for Islamic studies"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The recognition of Syed Azman and other notable figures with prestigious awards signifies a national nod to their impactful contributions to various fields, from national security to Islamic studies and scientific endeavors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED]: Syed Azman named Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul, Ayob Khan also honoured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/updated-syed-azman-named-tokoh-perdana-maulidur-rasul-ayob-khan-also",
        "published": "2026-08-25T02:45:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Weststar Founder Syed Azman Named Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/general-weststar-founder-syed-azman-named-tokoh-perdana-maulidur",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:00:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pengasas Kumpulan Weststar Syed Azman dianugerah Tokoh Perdana Maulidur Rasul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pengasas-kumpulan-weststar-syed-azman-dianugerah-tokoh-perdana",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:17:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}