KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6: Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has congratulated Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) editor-in-chief Datuk Arul Rajoo Durar Raj on being conferred the Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP).
Arul Rajoo is among 14 recipients of the DPMP, which carries the title Datuk, in conjunction with the 70th birthday of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today.
In a Facebook post, Teo said Arul Rajoo’s dedication to journalism had made a positive impact on public awareness.
“Your commitment to responsible, fact-based journalism has made a real difference to how Malaysians stay informed.
“A well-deserved honour, Dato’. Wishing you many more years of success,” she said.
The investiture ceremony for the Perak state honours and medals will be held in two sessions on Nov 15 and 21 at the Balairong Seri, Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar, with a total of 218 recipients.
— BERNAMA