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Ahmadul Kobir, Malaysia: Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail have been conferred royal honours in conjunction with the 57th birthday of Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan.
At an investiture ceremony held at Istana Balai Besar in Kota Bharu on Tuesday, both ministers were conferred the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) of the Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (SJMK), which carries the title Datuk.
A total of 767 recipients were honoured with various state awards and medals in conjunction with the Sultan’s 57th birthday. Among them, 45 recipients were conferred titles carrying the title Datuk.
Following the conferment, Ramanan expressed his deepest gratitude to Sultan Muhammad V, describing the honour not merely as recognition but as a responsibility and trust to further strengthen his service to the Ruler, the people and the nation.
Also receiving the SJMK honour alongside Ramanan were Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Silkway Group Executive Chairman Datuk Daniyar Kessikbayev and Le Mercier’s Capital Chief Executive Officer Datuk Leon Emil Le’Mercier.
Armed Forces Chief General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman and Army Chief General Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman also received royal honours. They were conferred the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) of the Darjah Kebesaran Kesateria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa.
Military officers, senior government officials, judges, business leaders and professionals were also among those honoured with various state awards and medals.
In addition, 12 individuals were appointed Justices of the Peace during the ceremony.