JUNE 2025
Federal Awards 2025 (Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday)
In conjunction with the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVII Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the 2025 Federal Awards, Medals and Honours was held with regal grandeur at Istana Negara on 2 June 2025. A total of 116 distinguished individuals were honoured this year in recognition of their unwavering service and contributions to the nation.
This year, on behalf of the EXCO, Datuk Iskandar Datuk Abdul Malik, Datuk Alvin Tee, Datuk Bill Tan and Datuk Abdul Razak Dawood – together with our former President, Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz, attended the investiture ceremony and Royal Hi-Tea Reception, either as Pengiring or distinguished guests, in honour of the occasion.
Six outstanding individuals were conferred the PJN award for their exceptional dedication in various fields of public service:
Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood, Senior Deputy Secretary-General, Prime Minister’s Department
Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin, Head of Legal Division, Attorney-General’s Chambers
Datuk Nor Yati binti Ahmad, Accountant General of Malaysia
Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, Deputy Director-General (Development), Public Service Department
Datuk Ramzi Mansor, Deputy Secretary-General (Management), Ministry of Finance
Datuk Dr. Simon Jerome Vendargon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru
MDPM extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients.
With Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan (left)
With Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood (center) and Datuk Ramzi Mansor (right 1)
With Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail (left 1) and Datuk Donald Joseph Franklin (right 1)
With Former Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Musa Hitam and Toh Puan Zulaikha Sheardin
With Former Chairman of Bursa Malaysia, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar (center)
With Pengiring to recipients of P.S.M, YB Senator Tan Sri Anifah Bin Aman
With Secretary-General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Datuk Awang Alik bin Jeman (left)
With Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican (left 2)
With Recipient of J.S.D., Duta Besar Malaysia Ke Beijing, Republik Rakyat Cina - TYT Dato’ Norman Bin Muhamad (right 3), Tan Sri Lee Yoon Kong (right 2), Puan Sri Kelly Chen (right 1)
With Recipient of K.M.N., National Paralympic badminton athlete, Cheah Liek Hou (center)
With Deputy Minister of Education, YB Tuan Wong Kah Woh (right)
With Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of Lotus Group, Tan Sri Datuk R. Doraisingam Pillai (right 1)
With Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan (right 3), and Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy, Laksamana Tan Sri Dr. Zulhelmy (right 1)
With Recipient of A.M.N., Veteran sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee (left 1) and Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan (center)
With Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick (center)
With Olympic silver medalist cyclist, Datuk Azizulhasni Awang (right 2)
His Majesty delivered a timely reminder that deeply resonated with all Malaysians:
“Gunakan akal sebelum membuat sebarang keputusan. Tidak ada hadiah yang lebih istimewa buat diri saya selain daripada rakyat yang bersatu-padu.”
This message, simple yet profound, calls on all Malaysian, whether in leadership or daily life, to act with wisdom, think rationally and make thoughtful decisions. His Majesty’s words also highlight that the greatest gift a King can receive is the unity of his people. In a time of growing complexity and global challenges, this serves as a powerful reminder that Malaysia’s true strength lies in the wisdom of its leaders and the unity of its rakyat.
