By: Zaki Salleh
KUALA KANGSAR – Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, has graciously conferred Perak State Orders and Medals on 24 recipients in conjunction with the celebration of His Royal Highness’s 2026 Official Birthday.
Leading the list of recipients was Secretary-General of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), Datuk Seri Anis Rizana Mohd Zainuddin, who received the Darjah Dato’ Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak (SPMP), which carries the title of Datuk Seri.
Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman, received the Darjah Dato’ Seri Panglima Taming Sari (SPTS), which carries the title of Datuk Seri Panglima.
Meanwhile, Accountant General of Malaysia, Datuk Nasran Omar, was conferred the Darjah Dato’ Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini (DPCM), which carries the title of Datuk.
A total of 13 recipients were also conferred the Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP), including Perak Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, and Ipoh Mayor, Zamakhshari Hanipah.
Also receiving the award were Universiti Malaya Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman, and BERNAMA Editor-in-Chief, Arul Rajoo Durar Raj.
In addition, eight recipients received the Darjah Dato’ Pahlawan Taming Sari (DPTS), which carries the title of Datuk Pahlawan, involving senior officers from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM).
Among the recipients were ATM Director-General of Health Services, Lieutenant General Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Jusoh, and Bukit Aman Special Branch Director, CP Ibrahim Darus.
The investiture ceremony was held at the Balairong Seri of Istana Iskandariah, in the presence of the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, the Raja Muda of Perak and the Raja Di Hilir of Perak.
Also in attendance was Perak Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
