2024 EXCELLENT SERVICE AWARD AND 2025 “JASA MU DIKENANG” APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR THE CLUSTER OF LAW AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORM (URI)

On 20 May 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, YBhg. Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said officiated the 2025 Appreciation Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM), which included the presentation of the Excellent Service Award (APC) and the “Jasamu Dikenang” Award (AJD) to a total of 188 recipients.

A total of 157 recipients were honoured with the Excellent Service Award (APC), and 31 retirees were celebrated. The recipients comprised personnel from the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU), Legal Aid Department (JBG), Malaysia Department of Insolvency (MDI), Protection Division (BP), Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), National Legal Academy (APN), Advisory Board (LP), as well as two administrative officers from the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM).

The ceremony also paid tribute to 31 JPM retirees who have retired or are due to retire in 2025, in recognition of their dedicated service and contributions to the nation over the years. Among the honourees were six recipients of the 2024 APC and one AJD recipient from the Protection Division, JPM.

This year’s “Jasamu Dikenang” Award recipient is DSP Anuar bin Md Azali @ Md Ghazali, Deputy Director of Operations 1, Operations Branch. He began his career as an Inspector at the Police Training Centre, Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur, on 1 November 2002. DSP Anuar previously served as the Head of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division at the Kuantan District Police Headquarters, Pahang. He joined the Protection Division of the Prime Minister’s Department on 16 June 2022. After three years of exemplary service, he opted for early retirement on 31 March 2025.

Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the organising committee, as well as all departments and agencies for their cooperation and commitment in ensuring the success of this event.

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