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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tengku Zafrul receives DPPN award at Penang governor's birthday
GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was honoured with the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award, granting him the title Datuk Seri, in conjunction with Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's 84th birthday celebration. The award was presented at Dewan Sri Pinang, recognising Tengku Zafrul's contributions in strengthening Malaysia's economy and attracting strategic investments, particularly in Penang. 'I am truly grateful to His Excellency the Governor of Penang for this honour. MITI will continue to strive to ensure that Penang remains a hub for investment and trade,' he told reporters after the ceremony. Tengku Zafrul has been instrumental in positioning Penang as a key player in high-tech and semiconductor industries. A former CIMB Group CEO, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting from the University of Bristol and a Master of Arts in Finance and Management from the University of Exeter. A total of 389 individuals received state awards, including six Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (DGPN), two Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri (DMPN), and 29 Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN) recipients on the second day of the investiture. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Tengku Zafrul Conferred DPPN Award In Conjunction With Penang Governor's Birthday
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was conferred the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award, which carries the title Datuk Seri, in conjunction with Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's 84th birthday celebration today. The award was presented during the investiture ceremony at Dewan Sri Pinang here, in recognition of Tengku Zafrul's services and contributions in strengthening the national economy and attracting strategic investments, particularly into Penang. 'I am truly grateful to His Excellency the Governor of Penang for this honour. MITI will continue to strive to ensure that Penang remains a hub for investment and trade,' he told reporters after the investiture ceremony here.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Govt to continue Penang's development as biz hub, says Zafrul
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will continue to be developed as a business hub, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ( pic ). Zafrul, who received the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) honour during the investiture ceremony for the 84th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, also expressed gratitude to the state for the recognition. "I thank Penang for its recognition. "We will continue working to ensure Penang becomes an investment and commercial hub," he told reporters after the ceremony on Monday (July 28). The DPPN award carries the Datuk Seri title. The ceremony, which officially began on Saturday (July 26), is Ramli's first investiture ceremony since taking office as the ninth Penang Governor. This year, 1,530 individuals will receive state awards, medals and honours. A total of 150 individuals will be awarded state honours, while 1,380 will receive the Stars and Medals of Honour in recognition of their service and contribution. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Man of the hour 'Datuk Seri Farhash' dodges media in Penang
As protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, some 350km to the north, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak was awarded the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri, which carries the title 'Datuk Seri'. The award ceremony took place at Dewan Sri Pinang, George Town, in conjunction with the 84th birthday celebration of Penang Governor Ramli Ngah Talib.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
KSN Tan Sri Shamsul Azri receives DPPN award in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar described the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award conferred upon him as a driving force to further enhance public service delivery. The award, which carries the title 'Datuk Seri', was presented by Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang Tun Ramli Ngah Talib during an investiture ceremony at Dewan Seri Pinang. Shamsul Azri expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, 'This award further strengthens my resolve to improve the public service to a higher level of excellence.' He urged civil servants to remain dedicated in serving the nation and its people. Leading the list of 280 award recipients, Shamsul Azri was joined by Penang Malay Association president Tan Sri Dr Mohd Yussof Abdul Latiff and MMAG Holdings Berhad Executive Chairman Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador, who also received the DPPN. The four-day ceremony, running until July 30, will honour 150 individuals with state orders and 1,380 with medals and honorary titles. The governor's birthday celebration commenced with a 17-gun salute, parade inspection, and guard of honour before the awards presentation. - Bernama
