KUCHING: A total of 301 retired police and military personnel received the ‘Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Sarawak’ (PJPS) yesterday (Aug 6) in recognition of their service and sacrifices in safeguarding the state.
The recipients comprised 150 retired Royal Malaysia Police personnel and 151 Malaysian Armed Forces veterans.
Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar presented the medals during an investiture ceremony at Pullman Hotel here.
Wan Junaidi, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, arrived at about 11 am.
Datuk Idris Buang led the list of recipients, followed by Tan Sri Affendi Buang, Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari and Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai.
The PJPS is awarded to retired Royal Malaysia Police and Malaysian Armed Forces personnel who served in Sarawak for the stipulated period, particularly during the Emergency and other security operations.
The award recognises the contributions and sacrifices of security personnel who defended Sarawak’s peace, sovereignty and public safety during periods of armed conflict.
The recipients attended the ceremony with family members, who witnessed them receive the state recognition for their service.
