Brunei Ruler Awards Medals To More Than 1,000

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan of Brunei awarded more Brunei honorary medals to government servants and those from the private sector yesterday at the Dewan Persantaan Lapau in the capital.

578 people received the medals in the morning and 576 others in the afternoon. Both ceremonies were held in conjunction with His Majesty's 56th birthday.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah represented his Majesty.

During yesterday's presentation, 21 people including one from the private sector were awarded with the Pingat Jasa Kebkatian (PJK) or Meritorious Medal.

276 including 22 from the private sector received the Pingat Indah Kerjabaik (PIKB). 251 recipients were awarded the Pingat Kerja Lama (PKL) or Long Service Medal and the Police Long Service Medal to 30 recipients.

In the afternoon, 25 people were awarded with the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK) or Meritorious Medals. Among the recipients was the Brunei High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dato Haji Abdul Mukti.

287 people received the Pingat Indah Kerjabaik (PIKB) and 264 received Pingat Kerja Lama (PKL) or Long Service Medals.

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