BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & AMYRA VARKISA
KUCHING: A total of 189 individuals received the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative medals in honour of Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg presented the medals during an investiture ceremony at the State Legislative Assembly Complex (DUN) today (July 4).
The ceremony commenced with the awarding of the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medals (Gold) (Pingat Peringatan Cemerlang Jubli Intan Emas) to five recipients.
Leading the list was Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali, followed by Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong and Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Murshid Diraja Dr Juanda Jaya.
The other Gold recipients were Malaysian powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Datuk Chin Jiew Bui.
Afterwards, a total of 184 recipients were awarded the Diamond Jubilee Excellent Commemorative Silver medals. Among them were Datuk Saferi Ali, Datuk Hii Chang Kee, Sahibul Samahah Datuk Kipli Yassin, Datuk Mejar Jeneral Hassan Embong Datuk CP Mancha Ata, Datuk Seri Mohd. Naroden B. Majais, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, Datuk Seri Gramong Juna, Datuk Seri Abdul Wahab Dolah, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid Yusuf, Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie, Datuk Dr. Soon Choon Teck, Temenggong Datuk Tan Joo Phoi, Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie, Datuk David Teng Lung Chi, Datuk Dr. Abang Abdul Rauf Abang Zen, Datuk Bolhassan Di, Datuk Yong Khoon Seng, Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat, Datuk Mong Dagang, Datuk Willie Mongin, Datuk Nelson Balang Rining, Datuk Norah Tun Abdul Rahman, Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee, Datuk Dr. Wahbi Junaidi, Temenggong Datuk Hassan Sui, Datuk Aidan Wing, Datuk Joseph Mauh Ikeh, Datuk Abit Joo @ Billy, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, Datuk Hamzah Brahim, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, Datuk Prof. Dr. Khairuddin Ab. Hamid, Datuk Md Yahaya Basimin, Datuk Mohd. Shahabudin Omar, Datuk Mansor Man, Datuk Amir Omar, Dr. Hatta Solhee, Datuk Salleh Sulaiman, Datuk Ismawi Ismuni, Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik, Datuk Laura Lee Ngien Hion, Datuk John Wayne, Datuk Dr. Chai Khin Chung, Datuk Ken Laben, Datuk Awang Suhaili @ Suhaidi Ledi, Datuk Sr. Zaidi Mahdi, Datuk Chiew Chee Yau, Datuk Abdullah Julaihi, Datuk Azmi Bujang, Datuk Wong Hee Sieng, Datuk Antonio Kahti Galis, Datuk Nicholas Sia, Datuk Michael Dawi Alli, Datuk Dr. Sanib Said, Datuk Dr. Azhar Ahmad, Datuk Abang Muhammad Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, Datuk Mohammad Junaidi Mohidin, Datuk Azlan Ali Badri, Datuk Hamden Mohammad, Datuk Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini, Datuk Abdul Hadi Datuk Abdul Kadir, Datuk Dr. Lulie Melling, Datuk Monaliza Zaidel, Datuk Lester Matthew, Datuk Wan Kassim Tuanku Zubir, Datuk Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan, Datuk Liaw Soon Eng, Datuk Sudarsono Osman, Datuk Chaiti Bolhassan Muhammad, Datuk Ismail Mohd. Hanis, Datuk Dr. Yusoff Nook, Datuk Soedirman Aini, Datuk Safri Zainudin, Datuk Bakrie Zaini, Datuk Ubaidillah Abdul Latip, Datuk Sarudu Hoklai, Datuk William Patrick Nyigor, Datuk Ali Yusop, Datuk Ir Zuraimi Sabki, Datuk Mohd Sepuan Anu, Datuk Lau Hieng Ung, and Datuk Lai Kui Fong.
The award ceremony continued with the presentation of silver awards to Datuk Muhamad Yakup Kari, Datuk Indit Bangai, Datuk Jack Aman Luat, Datuk Chok Moi Soon, Datuk Jumastapha Lamat, Datuk Hashim Bojet, Datuk Dr Andrew Kiyu Dawie Usop, Datuk Stephen Jussem Dundon, Datuk William Lee Boon Tong, Datuk Awang Bemee Ali Basah, Datuk Wan Abdul Wahap Wan Sanusi, Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Datuk Benjamin Hasbie, Kapt. Datuk Roseley Omar (B), Datuk Mohd Morshidi Mustapha, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, Datuk Khir Busrah, Prof. Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali, Datuk Madehi Kolek, Datuk Zaidi Khaldin Zainie Abdul Latif, Datuk Leonard Martin Uning, Datuk Bujang Mohidin Jol, Datuk Usop Wahab @ Sani Wahap, Datuk Sapuan Ahmad, Datuk Pengiran Zain Pengiran Salleh, Datuk Simoi Peri, Datuk Andy Chia Chu Fatt, Datuk Rorete @ Clarence Rorote Sagon, Temenggong Datuk Helmi Mohd. Gol, Temenggong Datuk Bernard Aggan Assan, Temenggong Datuk Abdul Rahman Fadzail, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, Datuk Peter Minos, Datuk Dayang Madinah Tun Datuk Abang Openg, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, Datuk Dennis Ngau, Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang, Datuk Ir Lo Khere Chiang, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, Roy Angau Gingkoi, Dr. Richard Rapu, Yusuf Abd Wahab, Ahmad Johnie Zawawi, Edwin Banta, Rodiyah Sapiee, Billy Sujang, Azizul Annuar Adenan, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, Miro Simuh, Dr. Simon Sinang @ Sinang Bada, John Ilus, Awla Dris, Safiee Ahmad, Rolland Duat Jubin, Anyi Jana, Allan Siden Gramong, Chieng Jin Ek, Royston Valentine, Abdul Yakub Arbi, Ir. Christopher Gira, Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Lidam Assan, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor, Dr. Razaili Gapor, Mohamad Duri, Friday Belik, Mohd. Chee Kadir, Nicholas Kudi Jantai, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, Murni Suhaili, Yussibnosh Balo, Alexander Unya Ambon, Morshidi Fredrick, Nyurak Keti, Abang Ahmad Abg. Morni, Jafri Lias, Sirai Daha, Elizabeth Loh, Dzulkornain Masron, Galong Luang, Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang, Richard Michael Abunawas, Abang Mohamad Porkan Abd. Budiman, Selamat Jati Yanjah, Jamalie Busri, Unus Tambi, Michael Ronnie Langgong, Fathi Hambali, Kueh Lei Poh, Superi Awang Said, Richard Lon, Samuel Simon, Awang Mahyan Awang Mohamad, Jong Yee Khie, Norleha Shariff, Noriah Ahmad, Toieyah Tioh, Grace Huong Siew Hung @ Huong Siu Hung, and Alexander Vincent.
Also present at the ceremony were Abang Johari’s wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki.
