Yang Di-Pertua Negeri confers Sarawak state honours on 151 individuals
Chan receives his JBS award from Wan Junaidi.
KUCHING (May 29): A total of 151 individuals were today conferred with various state honours and awards in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions across multiple fields in Sarawak.
The prestigious awards were presented by the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, in a ceremony at the Astana Negeri.
The ceremony was witnessed by Wan Junaidi's wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi as well as prominent state officials including Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and his wife Datin Sri Zuraini Abdul Jabbar; Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department, Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai; Deputy State Secretary (Operations), Datu Hii Chang Kee; State Deputy Transport Minister, Dato Henry Harry Jinep; Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Juanda Jaya; and Federal State Secretary, Dato Ahmad Nadzri.
Leading the recipients of the Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) award were Pemanca Roshidi Junai, Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) President Rodger Chan Siong Boh, and Bintulu Port CEO Ruslan Abdul Ghani.
Meanwhile, former Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo was honoured as the sole recipient of the Johan Bintang Kenyalang (JBK) award.
The Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS) award was presented to nine individuals, including Tanjung Dato assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, Serumbu assemblyman Miro Simuh, and Sarawak Metro Chief Executive Officer Mazli Mustaffa.
Fifteen recipients received the Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (PBK) award, among them Dr Ali Mudin, Juan Ubit, and Madeline George Pau.
Twenty individuals were conferred the Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS), including DSP Dr Daram Ruer, Peter Supeh (alias James Kator Supes), and Jonthy Bunsi, daughter of the late Bunsi Sat.
Eighteen individuals received the Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (ABK) award, with recipients such as Galau Melina, Pauzi Ameng, and Gladys Lim Ai Hui.
The Bentara Bintang Sarawak (BBS) award was bestowed upon 24 recipients, including Abdul Rahim Bahtiar, Bunyau Manggeh, and Dayang Salmah Awang Chee.
Among those honoured with the Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (PPC) were Sharifah Rohana Datu Wan Alwi, Catherine Ridu, and Dolhadi Mazuki.
The Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (PPB) was awarded to 18 individuals, including Lt Col Robert Edward Ngayong, Technologist Cheing Siong Ming, and Bong Lin Sze.
The Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (PPT) was presented to 37 recipients, including Affendi Bunchuan, Lily Marlina Abdul Rahman, and Rokiah Ali.
Additionally, two individuals received the Pingat Perwira Negeri (PPN) (Bronze) award for their bravery and sacrifice in serving the people: Nehemia Bonel Pantulusang and Nora Ibrahim, daughter of the late Ibrahim Saili.
When met by Utusan Borneo , Rodger Chan expressed his deep honour at receiving the JBS award, noting it as his second state award after previously receiving the PBK, which was personally nominated by the late former state Governor Tun Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud.
Chan extended his sincere gratitude to his wife Sow Fong, the Premier, and the State Secretary for the recognition.
Chan (left) in a photocall with Wan Junaidi after the award ceremony.
Besides his role as President of the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber, Chan holds several key positions including President of the Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 5 Alumni Association, CEO of Australia Business Centre Sdn Bhd, and Director of NZ Centre Sdn Bhd and NetInc Technologies Sdn Bhd.
He also serves as Deputy President of the Malaysia Zhangzhou Association, council member of the Sarawak Government Early Childhood Development Council, Vice Chairman of the Sarawak Chawan Association, and Sarawak Tian (Chan) Association.
Chan is actively involved in numerous NGOs, including Chinese school boards and various chambers of commerce. He was also a founding director of Tunku Putra School. investiture lead Rodger Chan State Honours Wan Junaidi
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