MELAKA: The conferment of a Datukship by Melaka Yang-di Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam is a precious gift to the minorities, says Parti Punjabi Malaysia (PPM) secretary-general Datuk Amarjeet Singh.
Amarjeet, conferred the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) which carries the title Datuk on Thursday (Aug 24), attributed this recognition to the spirit of oneness in Barisan Nasional.
He said this was shown by the way the coalition had worked together to fulfil beneficial agendas for all Malaysians.
"My party and I will work harder to serve all Malaysians.
"We will continue the traditions and aspirations of Barisan to uphold unity and ensure political stability in the country," he said when interviewed.
Amarjeet also thanked Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Tun Dr Mohd Ali for honouring PPM.
"It's a huge recognition for our party," said the father of two.
Selangor-born Amarjeet, 56, has been with PPM for the past 15 years.
He has been secretary-general since 2012 and is also actively involved in several NGOs.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh led 1,042 recipients of awards conferred in conjunction with the 74th Birthday of Tun Dr Mohd Ali.
Ab Rauf received the Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka (DUNM), which carries the title Datuk Seri Utama.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain was awarded the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka (DGSM), which carries the title Datuk Seri.
Melaka tourism, heritage, art and culture committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman is among 20 to receive Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka (DCSM) which carries the title Datuk Wira.
The others are Melaka police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Zainol Samah; Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki; and Deputy Prime Minister's aide Datuk Tajul Razi Abdul Aziz.
The other 18 recipients of DMSM, among others, are science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan and the Prime Minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.
