Michelle Yeoh now a 'Tan Sri'
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 Dragon", "Memoirs 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 recevies the PJN.
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