KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil were among 32 individuals conferred Federal Territory Honours, Orders, and Medals in conjunction with the 2025 Federal Territory Day celebrations today.

Dr Zaliha and Federal Territories Department director-general Datuk Noridah Abdul Rahim led the list of recipients, each receiving the Seri Mahkota Wilayah (SMW) award, which carries the title “Datuk Seri”.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia presented the honours to all recipients in a ceremony at Balairung Seri, Istana Negara, according to a report by national news agency Bernama.

Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah was also in attendance.

Meanwhile, Fahmi headed the list of nine individuals awarded the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (PMW), which carries the title “Datuk”.

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