Updated: 16 October, 2007

Sarawak

Orders, Decorations and Medals of Sarawak

Christopher Buyers

"Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji" which translates to Distinguished Service Medal, or Medal for Excellent Service. This medal was created in 1973. Image Emanuel Halleux

Also refer to Medals of Malaysia

Transport Minister Chan Heads Sarawak Honours List Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy heads the list of 152 recipients of medals and honours in conjunction with the 85th birthday of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng. Chan, 51, who is MCA deputy president, is among six people who receive the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (First Class) for Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (PNBS) which carries the "Datuk Seri" title. The other five are State Planning and Resource Management Minister II Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, State Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Datuk William Mawan Ikom, outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Bakri Omar, State Financial Secretary Datuk Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman and former Tourism Minister Datuk Dr Leo Michael Toyad. Two educationists receive the Darjah Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Second Class) for Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (PGBK) which carries the "Datuk" title. They are Director-General of the Higher Education Ministry's Institute of Higher Learning Management Department Datuk Prof Dr Hassan Said and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Abdul Rashid Abdullah. Deputy State Secretary Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani also receives a similar award. Heading the list of the Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (DJBS) recipients who get the "Datu" title is Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) General Manager Len Talif Salleh. The others are Permanent Secretary in the State Agriculture Modernisation Ministry Jaul Samion and Director of the Audit Unit in the Chief Minister's Department William Lee Boon Tong. The recipients of the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak for the Pingat Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (Honorary) are Datuk Thian Hoo Tan and a medical specialist from Singapore, Dr Ngoi Sing Shang. Seven people receive the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (First Class) for the Pingat Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS) which carries the "Datuk" title. They are banker Datuk Vaseehar Abdul Razak; Dr Sim Swee Liang; businessmen Sim Hock Guan, Abang Mohd Khalid Tun Abang Muhammad and Ting Ong Hua; educationist Norolah Tuanku Othman; and Natural Resources and Enviroment Board Deputy Chairman Dr James Dawos Mamit, who is also the Member of Parliament for Mambong. Prof David John Booth of the Sarawak Campus of the Swinburne University is the sole recipient of the Darjah Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak for the Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Honorary) (JBK(H)). Three state government employees receive the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam for the Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (EMAS) (PPC). They are Land and Survey Acting Director Sudarsono Osman, Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Chief Executive Director Datin Eileen Yen Ee Lee and Deputy State Financial Secretary Liaw Soon Eng. bernama.co.my 8 Sep 06
Sarawak Governor's 86th birthday honours list State Secretary Datuk Wilson Baya Dandot heads the list of 496 recipients to be conferred state awards in conjunction with Sarawak Governor Tun Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng’s 86th birthday. He is the only recipient of the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang award, which carries the title Datuk Amar. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan and PFM Capital Sdn Bhd chairman Tan Sri Arshad Ayub received the Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (PNBS), which carries the title Dato Sri. Four recipients of the (PGBK) award, which carries the title Datuk, are 1st Division Army commander Lt Jen Datuk Muhamad Effendi Mustaffa, Assistant Minister for Sports and Agriculture Dublin Unting, Malaysia Airlines managing director Datuk Idris Jala and Sarawak Commissioner of Police DCP Datuk Talib Jamal. Infrastructure Development and Communications permanent secretary Wan Kassim Tuanku Zubir and urban planning advisor in the Planning and Resource Management Ministry Abang Kassim Abang Zawawi are recipients of the Panglima Gemilang Bintang KenyalangDarjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (DJBS), which carries the title Datu. Among those receiving the Pingat Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS), which carries the title Dato, are Normah Medical Specialist Centre chief executive Dr Au Yong Kien Hoe, Sarawak tycoon Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing’s wife Wong Sui Chuo, businessmen Wong Kuo Hea and Paul Yu Chee Hoe, Election Commission secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Mohd Noor and Dr Nik Ramlah Nik Mahmood. The others are recipients are: Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) Teo Tien Hiong, Yii Ming Seng, Aidan Wing, William Wei How Sieng Johan Bintang Sarawak (Posthumous) (JBS[P]) Lankie Sinyip Simbas Johan Bintang Kenyalang (JBK) Hau Ngo @ Hoe Ngo, Sarudu Hoklai, Augustus Remeo Daniel @ Romie Sigan Daniel, Ose Murang, Masbah Ariffin, Prof Murtedza Mohamed Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Emas) (PPC) Penguang Manggil, Mustapa Han, Ganie Ugay, Junaidi Reduan, Abdullah Jamil, Augustine Jose Duna, Jumastapha Lamat Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS) Zawawi Embong, Alexander Maiyor, Amnah Ayup, Anne Rachel John, Tan Soon Tiong, Kamaruddin Daud, Bernard Aggan Assan, Haidar Khan Asghar Khan, Vincent Jinggut, Narmal Singh, Tang Sing Kiong, Chong Ching Hui, Sunny Si Poh Heng, Polycarp Teo Sebom, Mohamad Daud Ismail, Mariam Iboh @ Mariam Balan Seling, Blawan Embayau, Prof Dr Nordiah Awang Jalil Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (PBK) Nicholas Ugul Kuman, Amnah Salleh, Joseph Jawa Kendawang, Danny Chua Kee Hui, Kii Ing Bui @ Tian Ing Bui, Tang Chok Khing Vincent, Jamilah Hashim, Ajis Sagam, Dr Intan Gudom, Dahim Nadot, Lai Kui Fong, Zaidi Mahdi, Muhamad Yakup Kari, Goh Chin Guan, Antonio Kahti Galis, Zakiah Omar, Affendi Marais @ Rais, Stephen Intai Utong, Hamidah Sulhi, Martin Ben, Zainani Salleh, Hii Eii Sing, Temenggong Bujang Mohamad, Abu Bakar Mat, Johari Bujang, Michael Dawi Alli, Paul Murphy Ningkan, Jane Lian Labang, Uma Devi a/p Arulambalam, Edward Andrew Luwak @ Edward Luak, Benedict Poris Besong, Helena Christine Wee Yian Phing, Tang Chok King, Chen Thin Kong Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (Perak) (PPB) Ho Chek Hieng, Othman Mustapha, Francis Chai Yan Chiew, Francisca Chai Chow Joon, Dr Gurmeet Singh a/l Serin Singh, Lawrence Tseu Sed Kong, Thomas Lau Ing Ngan, Rakayah Madon, Ting Pang Keng, Wong Hiong Foo, Wong Mi Ing, Jane Ling Lei Huah, Tan Weng Hong, Tabad Sakai, Philip Wong Pak Hong, Rosmah @ Rosnah Jafar, Kadin Empari, Endella Ahin, Taib Belal, Kueh Hui Urg, Winston Bale Utot, Joseph Blandoi, Misell Rondeng, Dick @ Laurance Dick Sekalai, Grace Hii Hui Hing, Ghazali Yaman, Bill Ensol Abang, Rakayah Hamdan, Margaret Simeng Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS) Raden Sujang, Soo Mei Kong, Kian Hua Mudeh, Ras @ Roslen Pa-ee, Alim Impira, Frederick Tan Teck An, Pui Yeong Fan, Karam Singh @ Kram Singh, Wong Joon Siong, Rahaya Rindu, Rapahal Engkamat Juna, Sepawi Abong, Bujang Tahir, Brodie @ Wilson Nipa, Rastin Mayah, Mickullin Endu Sigar, Awang Salleh Awang Rosli, Nancey Ranggong, Jam Noor, Dayang Raliah Abang Hassan, Bujang Razeli, Mokhtar Hasim, Wan Othman Wan Alwi, Bety Mancha, Dio Serit, Ibrahim Latip, Rokiah Abdul Hamid, Merang Buda, Anuyah Junaidi, Rabian Kipli, Aminah Fatimah Mohd Junaidi, Abang Ikhsan Abang Abdul Ghani, Penghulu Perseh Abd Rani, Keroseri Narudin, Ahmad Mansor, Penghulu Sadi Mancha, Morhidi Jaman, Abdul Muttalib Julaihi, Abdul Kadir Nohong, Salleh Kemis, Brahim Latep, Nawi Akap, Meludin Damit, Sainee Yong, Morsili Bakar, Abg Bujang Abg Sulaihi, Ajut Dinging, Ribut Layang, Patrick Sibon, Asmara Urai Drahman, Ringgis Lehok, Walter Dior Singgaw, Saie Seleh, Latep Seman, Eric Chuchong Bayeng, Anthony Belarek, Abg Ahmad Abg Hamid, Sirat Siman, Ibrahim @ Abd Hussain Tuah, Kungee Sandhu, Felix Joachim Tan Cheng Chuan, Stephen Ang Teck Chai, Sylvester Slot Ladom, Noel Tom Tutom, Pemanca Daniel Teho J Regaw, Penghulu Jihen Minaw, Jimbey Nyaim, Sia Kie See, Kang Siew Loh, Ong Yii Boon, Daud William Lengkan, George Lagong, Tiong Mee Kiong, Henry Opang Luhat, Temeling Jua, Nuli Anchair, Darin @ Michael Derin Empaga, Kelly Jangan, Sing Cho Tuang @ Sim Cho Thuang, Nanta Chakau, Hilary Jugah Nyanggun, Sanny Law, Belie Blassan, Mounsey Luku, Jeffery Law Siew Su, Ling Chong Kiong, Clarence Phang Teng Bong @ Phang Kit Ling, Wee Poon Cho @ Ng Pun Chu, Jonathan Bedindang Ensu, Vijaya Kumar Govindasamy, Tang Tung King @ Tang Tung Khing, Watson Bangau, Jimmy Simon Maja, Pemanca Gerawat Aran @ Ngimat Ayu, Morris Kapong Tamang @ Senap, Albert Tang Yew Liong, Chia Chhau Khiong Peter, Ngu Huk Kiong, Yek Tiew Chiong, Chong Lian, Gan Eng Kie, Hii Leng Huon, Kho Thian Ho, Kong Foh Siew, Kueh Thiam Soon, Lee Thong Sen, Li Chong Wu @ Li Cheng Wu, Chin Yu Kui, Ling Kwong Hung, Lo Kung Chiew, Loi Kwong Lee, Chai Tze Chan, Nguan Chiong Toh, Peter Hoo Che Hem, Tan Teck Hak @ Tan Soon Kia, Yong King Chew, Ting Khai Tung, Ting Sing Fee, Voo Joon Min, Wee Kang Soon, Wong Chin Heng, Wong Sing Chuo, Ling Chiing Kee, Yeo Kee Siang, Yeo Kim Hock, Tan Hoong Miang, Kong Tze Ling, Tan Poi Nang, Bong Kueh Chin, Chai Chon Liong, Goh Chiang Yin, Cheng Chai Ha @ Chieng Chai Ha, Chieng Gung Tung, Liaw Kim Min @ Liaw Chin Sing, Mohamad Ibrahim Hamid Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (ABK) Mohd Hassan Suman, George Nyanggau, Abdul Malik Abdullah @ Itin Langit, Samuil-Ashton Satu, Pengiran Abai, Asma Sebli, Habari Bakar, Mahli Rosli, Maseli Idi, Wang Wee Choo, Nako Nawi @ Jeffry Renos Nawie, Sulihei @ Julaihi Sebli, Kiew Kiew Thin, Clara Sho @ Chua Bee Lian, Jimmy Ngindang Bau, Victor Chiew Sin Yin, Anthony Law Ka King, Abang Maludin Abang Oreen, Hassan Yusup, Iskandar Nor, Milton James Adam, Ayang Drahman, Ayup Udi, Majidi Bohari, Norkiah Karim, Kiprawi Amin, Elis Rumbi, Arabi Dawet, Abdul Razak Joni, Kaim Suboi, Paul Kalang, Wong Tien Soon, Outram Lian, Steward Sawing Andol, Ramping @ Gilbert Mua, Ulin @ Ullin Asing, Friday Belik, Roneo Joseph Bunchol, Lo Chaw Hian, Abdullah Jaini, Paidi Amat Mokito, Nesly Rebid @ Nadia Abdullah, Abdul Rashid Roben, Dr John Panil, Yap Hock Ann, Mohd Sapawi Jamain, Nicholas Amin Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (Gangsa) (PPT) Ismaili Bujang Pit, Ibrahim Mohammad @ Lee Heng Leong, Hasbi Hamdan, Judas Ligon, Henry Tedy Melut, Abang Jolhi Abang Yan, Kueh Lee Meng @ Magdaline, Belayong Pok, Wee Bing Bung, Jap Chung Ming, Jackson Ding Jarau, Tiong Swee Ting, Anthony Sembar @ Anthony Semar, Maling Ariew, Matsalleh Amit, Razali Abong, Patimah @ Ramah Sait, Hasimah Yusop, Seem Edward, Peter Asut, Romi Len, Awang Sh’ri Awang Putra, Hajebah Arip, Kadir Yaakup, Husain Husaili, Unting Antau, Ubok Linggoh @ Lingoh, Madhi @ Madehi Sirat, Bujang Minggan, Chong Niew Moi @ Chong Kui Lan, Haitee Laling, Puri Angih, Raymond Stephen Landong, Sim Ek Ming, David Tinggi Lengkoi, Jeffrey Chemagat Umak, Wong Song Heu, Joram Pasek, Anthony Ajeng Lian @ Anthony Ajang Lian, Yeong Kui Po, Chundau Mawan, Nyuai Lajong, Loly @ Sengujie Melana, Choo Bee Ching, Simon Wong Ing Hoo, Phan Kee Thu, Wasli Sulaiman, Affandy Adenan, Mulok Ali, Andrew Ripen Apat, Fazidah Edi, Sharifah Aminah Wan Zainal, Misang Gisin, Ahmad Meli, Ho Tung Hin, Abu Seman Mat, Tang Mee Kee @ Anna, Fancy William Rigup, Jacynthia Mira Nyombui, Duka Lazi @ Laji, Jagin Gira, Lim Guek Eng, Voon Stzu Heng, Puso Bujang, Zainab Mohd Ismail, Salihin Den, Bolhassan Sabu, Kong Chiew Inn, Norjanah Suut, Zaidi Ismail, Henry Chan Lup Cheong, John Nguh @ Bujang Nguh, Madelline Indi, Hamid Hassan, Atikhah Mahali, Jamaludin Buji, Mahmud Sulaiman, Sapeyan Sian, Rafiah Johan, Ngerong Taman @ Nyerong Laing Bentara Bintang Sarawak (BBS) Bong Fah Chong, Roselyn Long Lah, Weng Bohassan @ Chua Pit Buang, Zawawi Abdul Rahman, Lee Keen Khim, Hossen Montol @ Muntal, Sabli Bini, Charles Soo, Atiah Mohamad Ali, Kumbun Atok, Sulaiman Shaik Natu, Noorani Senawi, Masni Salleh, Noraini Tuanku Mohammad, Suliman Abdullah, Azamain Anie, Fatimah Talip, Rositi Simat, Tahed Jara’ee, Jaapar Sidek Abusamah, Guan @ Franklin Guang Juma, Hamdan Sujang, Awg Salleh Awg Abdullah, Rosni Adenan, Isa Megong, Mohd Noh Suip, Patrick Jelaman Tangah, Buan Gulungan, Marayang Janin, Ujan Entemang, Crispin Limin Ungking, Ngilah Ela, Lesi Ebai @ Azizah Abdullah, Bv Saamah Abus, Patemah Bujang, Amrah Kawi, Eshap Saeh, Johanes Lalong, Aguh Mawi, Singen Gilim, Sahari Drahman, Kasos Luhin, Aham Lain, Auh Adun, Lapis Ok, Ramli Abg Kawi, Saleh Tepo, Amin Sujang, Hasenah @ Hasnah Jack, Silvester Lai Janai Udun, Eroh Nyangak, Juliana Jauh Siyang, Garip Dollah, Jali Drahman, Masni Zainawati Harun, Abdul Rahman Embong, Yusup Udar, Penghulu Ajang Sirek, Abang Mohd Selanie Abang Abdul Razid, Awang Narudin Awang Osman, Padan Bisau, Sumpeng Jinggai, Matan Manja, Yakup Daud, Regina Dohep Nyubek, Salbiah Luton, Gara @ Rungka Jimbai, Awang Raduan Awang Idi, Margaret Mamut, Seri-ee Indi, Banyang Aji, Torep Said, Lolita Aman, Mohamad Nazir Amin Khan, Sarariah Hanafi, Aji Nyangun, Albert Budin, Buing Balang, Baru Agong, Sina Maran Pu’un @ Dayang Ibuh, Steward Kayong Andam, Anjan Gaid, Jimbun Jungai, Dan Uga, John Antok, Entika Mauh, Ling Kuh Sheng, Linggi Maseng, Lumau Busang, Iben Gawan @ Ebin Gawan, Limik Jeki, Wellington Akir Jangan, Pui Sin Ming, Yii Ming Tang, Salleh Bedol, Vixonsday Francis Ketir, Ismail Brahim, Keong Chee Hong, Tie Hung Teck, Lucas Justin Mutit, Nee Poh Leong, Chin Ping Sen, Margaret Sim Siok Yian, Jatan Kidu, Musa Naol Razak, John Trang, Leong Beng Keong, Thian Sing Hwa, Goh Yew Soon, Lai Phen Siew @ Lai Thin Ngee, Lau Pong Sim, Liew Fun Nyan, Stanley Jong Joon Chong, Thian Eyian Chiong, Wong Kah Sung, Kennedy Didi Luang, Santok Singh. thestar.com.my 7 Sep 07

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Chief judge tops honours list - Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Steve Shim Lip Kiong heads 373 recipients in the honours and awards list in conjunction with the 81st birthday of Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abang Mohamad Salahuddin. The Head of State conferred titles on 62 people at a special investiture ceremony. Two others received the Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (PNBS), which carries the title “Datuk Seri”. They were Shell Oil Products-East president Datuk Lim Haw Kuang and Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd’s (CMSB) executive director Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib, who is also a son of Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Six people were conferred Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (PGBK), which carries the title “Datuk''. The recipients were state Assistant Minister for Planning and Resource Management Alfred Yap Chin Loi, Rural Development Ministry’s parliamentary secretary Datin Paduka Rohani Abdul Karim , Sibu MP Robert Lau Hoi Chiew, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Yusuf Hadi, businessman Ling Chiong Ho and “orchid king”' Au Yong Nang Yip. There were five recipients of Darjah Jasa Baki Sarawak (DJBS), which carries the title “Datu.” They were Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) general manager Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan, Land and Survey Department state director Mohammet Baijuri Kipli, Forest Department director Cheong Ek Choon, Permodalan ASSAR Sdn Bhd’s director Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman and Majlis Adat Istiadat (Ceremonial Council) chief Nillie Tangai. Three people were awarded the Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) – Sharkawi Alis, Ustaz Nahrawi Abdul Rahman and Sim Hock Guan. Four recipients of the Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS) were Ibrahim Mat, Annuar Mohamad Nor, Adi Badiozaman Tuah alias Badio Zaman Tuah and Awie Suboh. The former Chinese consul-general here, Wu Deguang, was given the Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (Honorary) award. Sibu Resident Bujang Mohidin Jol was one of the three recipients of the Johan Bintang Kenyalang (JBK). The others were John Tan Chung Lok and Mohammed Sepuan Anu. The state’s honours and awards list also included 49 recipients for Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS), 104 for Bentara Bintang Sarawak (BBS), 30 for Pegawai Bintang IKenyalang (PBK) and 12 for Ahli Bintang Kenayalang (ABK). The other recipients received civil service medals. thestar.com.my 15 Sep 02

Taib heads Sarawak Governor’s honours list Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud heads 421 recipients of state honours and awards in conjunction with Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abang Muhamad Salahuddin’s 82th birthday. Taib is the second recipient so far of the Satria Bintang Sarawak (SBS) that carries the title Pehin Sri. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the first recipient of SBS. Jeddah-based Dallah Al-Baraka group president Saleh Abdullah Kamel is the only recipient of Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (Honorary), which carries the title Datuk Seri. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Norian Mai is the sole recipient of Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak, which carries the title of Datuk. Dallah Al-Baraka group senior vice-president Mahmoud Jamil Hassoubah receives the Panglima Gemnilang Bintang Kenyalang (Honorary), which carries the title Datuk. State Assistant Minister for Tourism Peter Nyarok Entrie and Jepak assemblyman and Sarawak Economic Development Corp chairman Talib Zulpilip both receive the PGBK, which carries the title of Datuk. The sole recipient of Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak, which carries the title Datu, is state education director Mohammed Sabil. Taiyo Uden Co Ltd's Katsumasa Omae receives the Pingat Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (Honorary) award, which carries the title Dato. Star, Malaysia 13 Sep 03