16-05-2025
Honouring unsung heroes: 22 in Mukah receive PJPN medals for service during national crises
Muhamad Rizal (fifth right) in a group photo with the medal recipients and representatives during the ceremony.
MUKAH (May 17): A total of 22 individuals comprising 14 retired police personnel and eight next-of-kin of deceased officers ― were honoured with the 'Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara' (PJPN) medals in a ceremony held without full formalities at the Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD Mukah) Recreation Hall recently.
Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the award symbolises the nation's gratitude to those who risked their lives during critical periods in Malaysia's history.
'The PJPN award is a recognition of the courage and sacrifice shown by our personnel during the Emergency and Insurgency eras.
'It is important that we continue to honour the contributions of these heroes — whether they are still with us or represented by their families — for their unwavering service in defending the nation from communist threats,' he said when contacted yesterday.
The PJPN is awarded by the government to police officers who served during the Malayan Emergency, the Second Emergency, and other related security operations.
It reflects the government's deep appreciation for their commitment and sacrifices in preserving Malaysia's peace and sovereignty.
Also present at the ceremony were department heads, station chiefs, senior and junior police officers, as well as members of the Police Family Association (Perkep). award lead medals Mukah Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara PJPN retired police
