KOTA BHARU, September 29 2026, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has become the first member of the Indian community to receive the Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (SJMK) since the award was introduced in 1925.
Ramanan was among the recipients at an investiture ceremony held in conjunction with the 57th birthday celebration of the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, at Istana Balai Besar here today.
The SJMK carries the title Datuk, with membership of the order limited to 50 recipients.
Ramanan, who is also Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament and PKR vice-president, expressed his gratitude to Sultan Muhammad V for the conferment.
He described the honour as both a recognition and responsibility to continue strengthening his service and contributions to the Sultan, the people and the country.
Also conferred the SJMK were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Sentosa Jaya Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Razali Daud, Kelantan State Financial Officer Datuk Rosnazli Amin, Silkway Group executive chairman Datuk Daniyar Kessikbayev, Le Mercier’s Capital chief executive officer Datuk Leon Emil Le’Mercier and Datuk Mohd Khidir Yaacob.
Ramanan was among 767 recipients of state honours and medals presented during the ceremony.
-BERNAMA
