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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
A-G, armed forces chief, deputy IGP among King's birthday award recipients
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar topped the list of 104 recipients of the 2025 federal awards, medals and honours in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, held at Istana Negara today. His Majesty bestowed the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) award upon Mohd Dusuki, 58. The award carries the 'Tan Sri' title. Other recipients were Armed Forces Chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Navy Chief Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. Prime Minister's Department senior deputy secretary-general Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood and the Attorney General's Chambers Legal Division head Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin were among five individuals awarded the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the 'Datuk' title. Other recipients were Public Service deputy director-general (Development) Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, Treasury deputy secretary-general (Management) Datuk Ramzi Mansor, and cardiothoracic surgeon at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Datuk Dr Simon Jerome Vendargon. The Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) award was conferred upon the Education Service Commission secretary, Md Radzi Hashim, the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) director-general, Abdul Shukur Abdullah, and the Digital Ministry's deputy secretary-general (Digital Development), Ma. Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah. Other recipients were deputy chief executive officer (Export Acceleration) of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Abu Bakar Yusof, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs) Prof Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi, and head of equity department, Investment Division at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Lim Tze Seong. Four individuals received the Johan Setia Mahkota (JSM) award, namely deputy director-general (Development) of the Public-Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) Chek Zainuddin Chek Jusoh, secretary of the Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (R&D) Division at the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry Boniface Edwin Manung, deputy director-general (Business) of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff, and secretary of the Strategic Planning Division at the Higher Education Ministry Fazidah Mustafa. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Ambassador to China, Datuk Norman Muhamad, Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin and Dewan Rakyat Secretary, Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin, received the Darjah Johan Setia Diraja (JSD) honours. National Paralympic badminton athlete and Malaysia's first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Cheah Liek Hou, was among 14 recipients accorded the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) award. The Bintang Kesatria Setia Diraja (KSD) was awarded to the principal assistant secretary of the Management Unit, Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division, Syed Zaqwanariff Zainudin, and chief security officer of the Security Division at Istana Negara, Assistant Superintendent Mohd Fairouz Hamdi Mohd Yamin. Sixteen individuals were conferred the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) medal, including Tan Lee Bee, the sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia. Additionally, 45 individuals received the Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) medal, and the Pingat Bentara Setia Diraja (BSD) was awarded to three people. The sole recipient of Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP) was Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) personnel Lieutenant Commander Mohd Firdaus Arbaain, who rescued four victims, including two children, from drowning in an incident involving a tourist boat at Teluk Batik, Perak, in August 2023. In conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's official birthday, 116 individuals were conferred the 2025 federal awards, medals and honours this year.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AG leads honours list in conjunction with King's birthday
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar (pic) heads the list of 104 recipients of this year's federal awards, medals and honours in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty bestowed the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) award, which carries the title Tan Sri, upon Dusuki, 58, at the investiture ceremony in Istana Negara here on Monday (June 2). Other recipients were Chief of Defence Forces Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Navy Chief Adm Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. Prime Minister's Department senior deputy secretary-general Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood and Attorney General's Chambers Legal Division head Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin were among five individuals awarded the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title of Datuk. Other recipients were Public Service deputy director-general (Development) Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, Treasury deputy secretary-general (Management) Datuk Ramzi Mansor, and Hospital Sultanah Aminah cardiothoracic surgeon Datuk Dr Simon Jerome Vendargon. The Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) award was conferred upon Education Service Commission secretary Md Radzi Hashim, National Population and Family Development Board director-general Abdul Shukur Abdullah, and Digital Ministry deputy secretary-general (Digital Development) Ma Sivanesan Marimuthu @ Muthiah. Other recipients were Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) deputy chief executive officer (Export Acceleration) Abu Bakar Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Mara deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs) Prof Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi, and the Employees Provident Fund's Investment Division Equity Department head Lim Tze Seong. Four individuals received the Johan Setia Mahkota (JSM) award, namely Public-Private Partnership Unit deputy director-general (Development) Chek Zainuddin Chek Jusoh, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (R&D) Division secretary Boniface Edwin Manung, Malaysian Highway Authority deputy director-general (Business) Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff, and Higher Education Ministry Strategic Planning Division secretary Fazidah Mustafa. Malaysia's Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad, Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, and Dewan Rakyat secretary Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin received the Darjah Johan Setia Diraja (JSD) honours. National Paralympic badminton athlete and Malaysia's first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Cheah Liek Hou, was among 14 recipients accorded the Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) award. The Bintang Kesatria Setia Diraja (KSD) was awarded to Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division principal assistant secretary Syed Zaqwanariff Zainudin, and Istana Negara Security Division chief security officer Asst Supt Mohd Fairouz Hamdi Mohd Yamin. Sixteen individuals were conferred the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) medal, including Tan Lee Bee, the sign language interpreter at the Federal Court of Malaysia. Additionally, 45 individuals received the Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) medal, and the Pingat Bentara Setia Diraja (BSD) was awarded to three people. The sole recipient of Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP) was Royal Malaysian Navy personnel Lt Cmdr Mohd Firdaus Arbaain, who rescued four victims, including two children, from drowning in an incident involving a tourist boat at Teluk Batik, Perak, in August 2023. In conjunction with Sultan Ibrahim's official birthday, 116 individuals were conferred the 2025 federal awards, medals and honours this year. – Bernama
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
US embassy donates medical equipment to Flying Doctor Service
Johan, Maria and Bryant with the medical equipment. KOTA KINABALU (May 29): The United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has donated essential medical equipment to the Sabah Health Department's Flying Doctor Service (FDS), marking a significant boost to healthcare delivery in remote regions of the state. The handover ceremony took place today at the Layang-Layang Aerospace hangar in Tanjung Aru. The donated items include portable ultrasound machines, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen concentrators, and various medical kits. Sabah Health Director Dr Maria Suleiman received the equipment and delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing profound gratitude. She emphasized the vital role of the FDS in reaching remote and underserved communities across Sabah, often facing formidable logistical challenges. 'This contribution is not merely a collection of machines and tools; it is a lifeline, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the enduring spirit of partnership and compassion between our nations,' she said. Dr Maria added that the equipment will greatly enhance the FDS's ability to diagnose, treat and save lives, especially in areas with limited access to healthcare facilities. The event was attended by representatives from the US Army Civil Military Support Element, the US Embassy's Office of Defence Cooperation, Sabah State Health Department, and Layang-Layang Aerospace personnel. Captain Bryant Y. Kim of the US Army described the donation as a symbol of the strong and lasting partnership between the United States and Malaysia. He expressed appreciation for the support from Layang-Layang Aerospace and emphasized the Embassy's interest in future collaborations to assess the donation's impact. 'Our goal is to strengthen the Sabah Health Department's capabilities in delivering healthcare to those who need it most — especially in remote and underserved areas of the vast and beautiful state of Sabah,' Kim said. He praised the dedication of the FDS team in overcoming geographical and logistical barriers, reinforcing the shared commitment of both nations to improving healthcare access. Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd managing director Hj Johan Poong Abdullah said the equipment is expected to immediately improve the FDS's operational capacity, enabling more efficient and effective medical services. 'This event is a powerful demonstration of international cooperation and a shared commitment to the well-being of Sabah's people. It reminds us that when nations unite in the spirit of humanity and mutual respect, extraordinary achievements are possible,' he said.
Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Corruption a ‘big problem' despite Malay religiosity, says G25 member
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: G25 member Johan Ariffin Samad wants the authorities to decouple religion from politics, saying it would help the country's battle against corruption. PETALING JAYA: Religiosity has proven to be an insufficient deterrent against corruption, a member of the G25 group of prominent retired civil servants said, citing a 2020 survey by anti-graft group, Transparency International. According to the survey, 71% of Malaysians felt that government corruption was a 'big problem'. Malaysians, according to the 'Global Corruption Barometer for Asia 2020', viewed Parliament, the police and the government as institutions most likely to be corrupt. G25's Johan Ariffin Samad noted that these institutions are 'overwhelmingly dominated by Malays' who, by definition under the Federal Constitution, must be Muslim. 'Despite outward displays of faith, rampant corruption continues to erode Malaysia's institutions and future. 'This raises a difficult but necessary question: how can a society which prides itself on religious and moral values tolerate such widespread corruption within its own ranks?' he said at a recent event in Penang. Advertisement Johan said the country must 'decouple' religion from politics to help in its war against corruption. Malay leaders, he said, often project a keen sense of religiosity, yet consistently score low on clean governance measures. He added that these politicians would use race and religion, two concepts which are deeply intertwined, to 'shield, justify or deflect wrongdoing'. Malays, on the other hand, remain entrenched 'in a feudal mindset, where loyalty to race, religion, and rulers supersedes critical thinking and moral accountability', said Johan. 'Where does Malay loyalty truly lie? To justice? To religion? To the constitution? Or merely to race, status and symbolism?' Johan said both Sabah and Sarawak have decoupled religion from crime. Recent cases of alleged corruption involving the issuance of mining licences in Sabah, for instance, have been addressed strictly as matters of potential criminal wrongdoing. 'There are no attempts to justify or excuse them on religious grounds.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Giant cargo ship crashes into man's garden - and he doesn't even wake up
A 10,000 cargo ship crashed into Johan Helberg's home in Norway but the sound of the collision did not even wake him up - the huge vessel was metres away from destroying his house A 10,000 tonne cargo ship crashed into a man's front garden but the huge impact was not enough to wake him up from his sleep. Johan Helberg woke up to the shocking sight of a huge cargo ship wedged into his garden, just metres away from destroying his home. The unusually calm Norwegian homeowner said: "Five metres further south, the ship would have entered the bedroom, and that would have been particularly unpleasant." The extraordinary crash happened when a Cypriot-flagged NCL Salten cargo ship - travelling from the Trondheim Fjord to Orkanger - unexpectedly went off course and hit the property at around 5am local time. Although the 135 metre vessel crashing into his garden did not wake him up, Johan said he only realised when his neighbour called him. The homeowner said he was "quite astonished" when he eventually saw the enormous cargo ship pushed into his garden. Johan told the Guardian: "I went to the window and was quite astonished to see a big ship. "I had to bend my neck to see the top of it. It was so unreal. Normally ships turn left or right into the fjord. But this went straight ahead. It was very close to the house." Neighbour Jostein Jorgensen isn't as much of a heavy sleeper and the sound of the vessel crashing into the garden at full speed woke him up immediately. Jostein said: "I was sure that he was already outside, but no, there was no sign of life. I rang the doorbell many times and nothing. "And it was only when I called him on the phone that I managed to contact him." Johan added: "The doorbell rang at a time of day when I don't like to open." None of the 16 crew members, which included people from Norway, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Russia, on board were injured in the scary collision. Thankfully no oil spills were reported after the crash. Officials have launched an investigation into whether a technical failure or human error was behind the vehicle going off course. The chief executive of the shipping firm NCL, Bente Hetland, said there was "no reason to believe this was intentional." He added: "At present time, we do not know what caused the incident and are awaiting the conclusion of the ongoing investigation by the relevant authorities." One crew member is said to currently be held by police as a suspect. The ship has remained lodged into the garden as authorities have to wait until a high tide to try and get the boat away from Johan's home.
