Federal awards: Michelle Yeoh now a ‘Tan Sri’

Ana Ghoib Syeikh Malaya 5:59 PG
(Bernama) -  International film actress Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh, 49, is among personalities in the creative arts to receive federal medals and awards in conjunction with the birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today.

Yeoh who has acted in several movies including Tomorrow Never Dies,Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonMemoirs of a Geisha and The Lady receives the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title "Tan Sri".

Renowned international shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo and New York-based fashion designer Zang Toi receive the Darjah Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title "Datuk".

Language expert Prof Dr Awang Sariyan, who is also the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka director-general, also receives the PJN.

Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa heads the list of 1,574 recipients of federal medals and awards for 2013 in conjunction with the birthday of the King.

He will receive the Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) which carries the title "Tan Sri".

Also receiving the PMN is the founder and president of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing.

Other than Yeoh, 44 other individuals will be conferred the Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM) which also carries the title "Tan Sri".