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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
AG leads King's birthday honours
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar headed the list of 104 recipients of the 2025 federal awards, medals, and honours held at Istana Negara in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty bestowed the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) award upon Mohd Dusuki, 58. The award carries the Tan Sri title. Also conferred the PMN was Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar. Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which also carries the Tan Sri title, was conferred upon Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Navy Commander Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, reported Bernama. 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, deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs) at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Prof Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi, and head of the 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, ASP 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.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Silent service: Royal recognition for a lifetime of dedication
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia today. Often gracing the corner of the television screen of news programmes with expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, described the award as a great recognition for her in the 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. "I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful," the veteran sign language interpreter conveyed to Bernama after the Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration, at Istana Negara today. Although the award was celebrated in a ceremonial atmosphere at the palace, for Tan, it came with long memories and the twists and turns of life in a career that received little public attention. "This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia," she said with a tearful tone. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the ceremony, which also saw Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar being bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), which carries the title of Tan Sri. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition, but because of love and empathy for the person closest to her heart, her younger sister, who is deaf. "I have a deaf sister… I learned sign language because of my sister. Then I started working as a teacher for the deaf. "I was a teacher for 17 years. While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia," she said, who was also the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the native of Segamat, Johor to the world of broadcasting began earlier than many expected, around 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums that played an important role in conveying information to special groups. Apart from RTM, Tan also provided her services to corporate companies with employees with disabilities, offering information, meetings, and briefings. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who was bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title of Tan Sri, said the award was a great recognition for him as well as an honour for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). "Thanking His Majesty for this gift, I will continue to carry out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me as DIG with full commitment, to ensure that the country's security is always maintained," he said. He also called on all enforcement officers at various levels to uphold the spirit of Sultan Ibrahim's decree, which requires them to carry out their duties with trust and integrity. Present at the ceremony was Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other members of the cabinet.– BERNAMA
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives award from King for her service over four decades
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she was conferred the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) by His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, on Monday (June 2). Often gracing the corner of the television screen of news programmes with expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, described the award as a great recognition of her 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. "I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful," the veteran sign language interpreter said after the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration, at Istana Negara. "This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia," she said. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the ceremony, which also saw Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar being bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), which carries the title of Tan Sri. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition, but because of love and empathy for the person closest to her heart, her younger sister, who is deaf. "I have a deaf sister… I learned sign language because of my sister. Then I started working as a teacher for the deaf. "I was a teacher for 17 years. While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia," she said, who was also the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the native of Segamat, Johor, to the world of broadcasting began around 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums that played an important role in conveying information to special groups. Apart from RTM, Tan also provided her services to corporate companies with employees with disabilities, offering information, meetings, and briefings. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who was bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title of Tan Sri, said the award was a great recognition for him as well as an honour for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). "Thanking His Majesty for this gift, I will continue to carry out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me with full commitment, to ensure that the country's security is always maintained," he said. He also called on all enforcement officers at various levels to uphold the spirit of Sultan Ibrahim's decree, which requires them to carry out their duties with trust and integrity. Present at the ceremony was Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other members of the cabinet. - Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives award from King for her service stretching over four decades
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she was received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia today. Often gracing the corner of the television screen of news programmes with expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, described the award as a great recognition for her in the 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. 'I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful,' the veteran sign language interpreter conveyed to Bernama after the Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration, at Istana Negara today. Although the award was celebrated in a ceremonial atmosphere at the palace, for Tan, it came with long memories and the twists and turns of life in a career that received little public attention. 'This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia,' she said with a tearful tone. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the ceremony, which also saw Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar being bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), which carries the title of Tan Sri. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition, but because of love and empathy for the person closest to her heart, her younger sister, who is deaf. 'I have a deaf sister... I learned sign language because of my sister. Then I started working as a teacher for the deaf. 'I was a teacher for 17 years. While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia,' she said, who was also the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the native of Segamat, Johor to the world of broadcasting began earlier than many expected, around 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums that played an important role in conveying information to special groups. Apart from RTM, Tan also provided her services to corporate companies with employees with disabilities, offering information, meetings, and briefings. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who was bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title of Tan Sri, said the award was a great recognition for him as well as an honour for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). 'Thanking His Majesty for this gift, I will continue to carry out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me as DIG with full commitment, to ensure that the country's security is always maintained,' he said. He also called on all enforcement officers at various levels to uphold the spirit of Sultan Ibrahim's decree, which requires them to carry out their duties with trust and integrity. Present at the ceremony was Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other members of the cabinet.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Interpreter Tan Lee Bee gets royal award for 40 years of service
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she was received the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) from His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia today. Often gracing the corner of the television screen of news programmes with expressive facial expressions, Tan, 64, described the award as a great recognition for her in the 'silent' struggle to convey the voices of the 'voiceless'. 'I feel happy, moved, I feel like crying too... I feel very grateful,' the veteran sign language interpreter conveyed to Bernama after the Investiture Ceremony in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration, at Istana Negara today. Although the award was celebrated in a ceremonial atmosphere at the palace, for Tan, it came with long memories and the twists and turns of life in a career that received little public attention. 'This recognition is not just for me but a symbolic tribute to every interpreter who works silently for a fairer inclusivity in Malaysia,' she said with a tearful tone. Tan was among 16 individuals who received the AMN award at the ceremony, which also saw Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar being bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN), which carries the title of Tan Sri. Tan's journey as a sign interpreter began not because of ambition, but because of love and empathy for the person closest to her heart, her younger sister, who is deaf. 'I have a deaf sister... I learned sign language because of my sister. Then I started working as a teacher for the deaf. 'I was a teacher for 17 years. While I was a teacher, I also served as an interpreter with the Federal Court of Malaysia,' she said, who was also the first court sign interpreter in Malaysia in 1994. The contribution of the native of Segamat, Johor to the world of broadcasting began earlier than many expected, around 1985 when she appeared on television through the show Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Her face and sign language actions became important visuals in news broadcasts on RTM as well as in official communication videos, advertisements and various broadcasting mediums that played an important role in conveying information to special groups. Apart from RTM, Tan also provided her services to corporate companies with employees with disabilities, offering information, meetings, and briefings. Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, who was bestowed with the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title of Tan Sri, said the award was a great recognition for him as well as an honour for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). 'Thanking His Majesty for this gift, I will continue to carry out the duties and responsibilities entrusted to me as DIG with full commitment, to ensure that the country's security is always maintained,' he said. He also called on all enforcement officers at various levels to uphold the spirit of Sultan Ibrahim's decree, which requires them to carry out their duties with trust and integrity. Present at the ceremony was Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other members of the cabinet.
