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Daily Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Saifuddin tops list of 150 award recipients
Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Saifuddin being conferred State's highest honour, the SPDK, which carries the title Datuk Seri Panglima, from Musa. Kota Kinabalu: Home Minister Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail topped the list of 150 recipients of Sabah State awards, titles and medals. He was conferred the State's highest honour, the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title Datuk Seri Panglima, by Head of State Tun Musa Aman at the Istana Seri Kinabalu Banquet Hall, Thursday.. The second investiture ceremony held in conjunction with the 74th Official Birthday of the Head of State also saw the conferment of the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) to 20 recipients. They included Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters Internal Security and Public Order Department Chief Datuk Fuad Abdul Malek, Sabah Road Transport Department Director Datuk Mohd Harris Ali, Deputy Clinical Director 1 Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim, Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) Secretary Datuk Ramlan Awang Ali and Special Officer to the Chief Minister Datuk Mazlan @ Joehari Manan. During the ceremony, Musa also awarded the Justice of the Peace (JP) title to four individuals, including Private Secretary to Sabah Governor, Izharudin Jalaludin. Nineteen others were conferred the Ahli Setia Kinabalu (ASDK). Among the recipients were Public Relations Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister III, Ambia @ Azmiee Hassan, and State Mosque Grand Imam Suhaidi Kuanting. Also present were members of the media, including Bernama Bureau Chief Fadzli Ramli, who was awarded the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) along with 33 other recipients. This was followed by the conferment of the Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK) to 35 recipients, among them Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Sabah journalist Salmariwaya Sali, Sabah Media journalist Normimie Diun, Bernama photographer Zamain Singkui and Press Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister III, Ritnie Carlikka Mansor. Twenty-five individuals received the Bintang Kinabalu (BK), while 13 others were awarded the Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (PPT). Among those present at the investiture ceremony were State Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin bin Mohd Arif, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun. * 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 Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Jahid leads list of 55 award recipients
Jahid leads list of 55 award recipients SABAH Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim led a list of 55 recipients of the 'Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu' (SPDK) award, Saturday. Two other individuals also received the SPDK, namely member of the Special Advisory Body to the Federal Minister of Finance (Prime Minister), Datuk Ahmad Fuad Md Ali, and entrepreneur Datuk Lim Yu Ming. Some 33 others were conferred the 'Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu' (PGDK) award, which carries the title "Datuk." Advertisement Among them were Senator Anna Bell @ Suzieana Perian, Labuan Member of Parliament Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman, Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang and journalist Emin @ Emin Madi. Other PGDK recipients included Commander of the 13th Malaysian Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Jagjit Singh A/L Indar Singh; Treasurer of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Badrul Hisham Ismail; and Dean of the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language at UMS, Professor Dr Ismail Ali. SPONSORED CONTENT Also listed among PGDK awardees were Kota Kinabalu High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai, Head of the Special Branch of the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters SAC Abdul Rahman Ishak, Director of Sabah Parks Dr Maklarin Lakim and State Health Department Director Dr Maria Suleiman. For the 'Justice of the Peace' (JP) award, five individuals were honoured, including lawyer Josephine Wan-Wen Hadikusumo, Sabah MACC Director Datuk S. Karunanithy a/l Y. Subbiah and Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs at UiTM Sabah Branch, Prof Ts Dr Imbarine Bujang. Advertisement Five others received the 'Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu' (ASDK) award, including Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at UMS, Professor Dr Jualang Gansau, and lecturer at the same faculty, Professor Dr Justin Sentian. Four individuals received the 'Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK)' award, including two Syariah High Court judges, Ade Rizal Pahlevi Mohd Zen and Surayah Ramlee. Three others were awarded the Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK) medal.


Borneo Post
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Integrity must be embedded in all levels of Sabah's administration – Tun Musa
Tun Musa presenting the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) award to Jannie.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (June 21): Integrity must be upheld across all levels of administration and leadership in Sabah to maintain public trust in government institutions, said Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman. He said it is his aspiration to see the state governed with integrity, accountability and wisdom, supported by sustainable development plans that prioritise the people's well-being. 'I believe with strong leadership and the support of the people, Sabah will continue to grow and prosper,' he said in a special address in conjunction with his 74th official birthday here on Saturday. He delivered the address at the 2025 Sabah Investiture Ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu, where 60 individuals received state awards, medals and honours. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and other state leaders. Justice of the Peace (JP) title to senior lawyer and Society of Hope Sabah president Josephine Hadikusumo. Tun Musa emphasised the need to strengthen development efforts to ensure sustainable and inclusive progress, through close cooperation between the government and the people. He also stressed the importance of addressing global challenges through progressive approaches, including the promotion of technological innovation, development of quality human capital, and the building of a resilient economy. 'Building a dynamic and competitive society is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state's development,' he said. He further called for continued unity among the people, describing it as the foundation for peace and progress in Sabah. Tun Musa also commended Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and his Cabinet for their commitment to advancing the state in line with a more inclusive and sustainable development agenda. Tun Musa presenting the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK) award to Jahid.-Bernama photo Sabah Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim led Saturday's honours list after being conferred the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title 'Datuk Seri Panglima'. Businessmen Datuk Ahmad Fuad Md Ali and Datuk Albert Lim Yu Ming were also awarded the SPDK. A total of 37 individuals received the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK), which confers the title 'Datuk'. Among the recipients were Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Dr Fuziah Salleh and Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang. Other PGDK recipients included Senator Anna Bell@Suzieana Perian, Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim, Amanah Sabah chairman Lahirul Latigu, Kota Kinabalu High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai, Sabah Special Branch chief SAC Abdul Rahman Ishak, State Health director Dr Maria Suleiman, and veteran journalist Emin Madi of Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Sabah Bureau. The first session of the investiture ceremony also saw five individuals receiving the Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK), four each receiving the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) and Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK), and six receiving the Justice of the Peace (JP) title. Earlier, Musa, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, attended the parade held in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah at Padang Merdeka.-Bernama


Daily Express
21-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Integrity must be embedded in all levels of Sabah's administration: Tun Musa
Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Musa confers Sabah's highest state award, the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), on Jahid. - fotoBERNAMA KOTA KINABALU: Integrity must be upheld across all levels of administration and leadership in Sabah to maintain public trust in government institutions, said Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman. He said it is his aspiration to see the state governed with integrity, accountability and wisdom, supported by sustainable development plans that prioritise the people's well-being. 'I believe with strong leadership and the support of the people, Sabah will continue to grow and prosper,' he said in a special address in conjunction with his 74th official birthday here today. He delivered the address at the 2025 Sabah Investiture Ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu, where 60 individuals received state awards, medals and honours. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and other state leaders. Tun Musa emphasised the need to strengthen development efforts to ensure sustainable and inclusive progress, through close cooperation between the government and the people. Advertisement He also stressed the importance of addressing global challenges through progressive approaches, including the promotion of technological innovation, development of quality human capital, and the building of a resilient economy 'Building a dynamic and competitive society is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state's development,' he said. He further called for continued unity among the people, describing it as the foundation for peace and progress in Sabah. Tun Musa also commended Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and his Cabinet for their commitment to advancing the state in line with a more inclusive and sustainable development agenda. Sabah Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim led today's honours list after being conferred the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title 'Datuk Seri Panglima'. Businessmen Datuk Ahmad Fuad Md Ali and Datuk Albert Lim Yu Ming were also awarded the SPDK. A total of 37 individuals received the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK), which confers the title 'Datuk'. Among the recipients were Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Dr Fuziah Salleh and Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang. Other PGDK recipients included Senator Anna Bell@Suzieana Perian, Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim, Amanah Sabah chairman Lahirul Latigu, Kota Kinabalu High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai, Sabah Special Branch chief SAC Abdul Rahman Ishak, State Health director Dr Maria Suleiman, and veteran journalist Emin Madi of Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Sabah Bureau. The first session of the investiture ceremony also saw five individuals receiving the Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK), four each receiving the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) and Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK), and six receiving the Justice of the Peace (JP) title. Earlier, Musa, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, attended the parade held in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah at Padang Merdeka. * 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


New Straits Times
21-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Integrity must be embedded in all levels of Sabah's administration
KOTA KINABALU: Integrity must be upheld across all levels of administration and leadership in Sabah to maintain public trust in government institutions, said Yang Di-pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman. He said it is his aspiration to see the state governed with integrity, accountability and wisdom, supported by sustainable development plans that prioritise the people's well-being. "I believe with strong leadership and the support of the people, Sabah will continue to grow and prosper," he said in a special address in conjunction with his 74th official birthday here today. He delivered the address at the 2025 Sabah Investiture Ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu, where 60 individuals received state awards, medals and honours. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and other state leaders. Tun Musa emphasised the need to strengthen development efforts to ensure sustainable and inclusive progress, through close cooperation between the government and the people. He also stressed the importance of addressing global challenges through progressive approaches, including the promotion of technological innovation, development of quality human capital, and the building of a resilient economy "Building a dynamic and competitive society is crucial to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state's development," he said. He further called for continued unity among the people, describing it as the foundation for peace and progress in Sabah. Tun Musa also commended Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and his Cabinet for their commitment to advancing the state in line with a more inclusive and sustainable development agenda. Sabah Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim led today's honours list after being conferred the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title "Datuk Seri Panglima". Businessmen Datuk Ahmad Fuad Md Ali and Datuk Albert Lim Yu Ming were also awarded the SPDK. A total of 37 people received the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK), which confers the title "Datuk". Among the recipients were Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh and Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang. Other PGDK recipients included Senator Anna Bell@Suzieana Perian, Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim, Amanah Sabah chairman Lahirul Latigu, Kota Kinabalu High Court Judge Alexander Siew How Wai, Sabah Special Branch chief SAC Abdul Rahman Ishak, State Health director Dr Maria Suleiman, and veteran journalist Emin Madi of Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Sabah Bureau. The first session of the investiture ceremony also saw five individuals receiving the Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK), four each receiving the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) and Bintang Setia Kinabalu (BSK), and six receiving the Justice of the Peace (JP) title. Earlier, Musa, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, attended the parade held in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah at Padang Merdeka. – Bernama