by DayakDaily
KUCHING: A total of 151 individuals were conferred Sarawak State awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions in various fields of service to the people and the State at the Astana Negeri Sarawak, yesterday.
The Sarawak State Awards Ceremony for the Years 2022 and 2023 was officiated by the Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Leading the list of recipients for the Johan Bintang Sarawak (J.B.S.) were Kuching North Pemanca Roshidi Junai, Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) president Rodger Chan Siong Boh, and Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Group chief executive officer Ruslan Abdul Ghani.
Former Tellian ADUN Yussibnosh Balo was the sole recipient of the Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.).
Several Sarawak Assemblymen also received awards, including Tanjong Datu Assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan and Serembu Assemblyman, Miro Simuh, who were awarded the Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (P.B.S.).
Sarawak Metro’s chief executive officer, Mazli Mustaffa, was also conferred the Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (P.B.S).
The ceremony further witnessed the presentation of the State Hero Medal (P.P.N) – Bronze to Nehemia Bonel Pantulusang and Nora Ibrahim on behalf of the late Ibrahim Saili, for their courage and sacrifice in carrying out their responsibilities in the interests of the people and the State.
Also listed were the recipients of the Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.), Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A.B.S.), Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.), Bentara Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S.), as well as various service medals including the Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (P.P.C.), Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (P.P.B.) and the Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (P.P.T.).
For the record, the ceremony held was for the Sarawak State Honorary Awards for the years 2022 and 2023, which was postponed.
According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), in his speech, Wan Junaidi expressed his highest appreciation to all recipients and expressed hope that they would continue to provide the best service and become role models in society.
Also present during the ceremony was the Governor’s wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. – DayakDaily
