Kota Bharu:Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail were recognized among 767 award recipients during the 57th birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ramanan and Saifuddin Nasution were bestowed the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (SJMK), which grants the title Datuk. Other honourees of the SJMK included Silkway Group Executive Chairman Datuk Daniyar Kessikbayev and Le Mercier's Capital Chief Executive Officer Datuk Leon Emil Le'Mercier.
A total of 45 individuals were conferred the title Datuk at the investiture held at Istana Balai Besar. Notably, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman and Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman received the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Kesateria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa (SPKK).
Deputy Secretary-General of Treasury (Management) at the Ministry of Finance Datuk Seri Ab Rahim Ab Rahman was awarded the Ahli Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang (SPSK).
Among the six recipients of the Ahli Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (DJMK) were Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad Executive Chairman Che Ibrahim Che Ismail and Rising Promenade Sdn Bhd Group CEO Datuk Farisah Mohd Farid.
Additionally, seven individuals received the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (DJMK). The awards also extended to military personnel, with Sultan Muhammad V presenting the Ahli Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Kesateria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa (DPKK) to Maj Gen Faridhulathroth Hashim.
Furthermore, 12 individuals received the Ahli Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang (DPSK), including Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital Director Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani @ Ab Ghani.
In addition, Persiaran Rimba Permai Flood Management Division Director Marenawati Abd Malek and others were conferred the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang (DPSK).
Bukit Aman Special Branch E1 Deputy Director Datuk Mohd Hairuddin Che Hamid was the sole recipient of the Ahli Yang Kedua (Dato Paduka) bagi Darjah Kebesaran Jasa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Setia (DPJK).
Finally, 12 individuals were appointed as Justices of the Peace in recognition of their contributions.