(From left) Tun Jeanne Abdullah, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Datin Seri Rosni Omar. Pix by Norbaiti Phaharoradzi
By Norbaiti Phaharoradzi
JOHOR BARU: Those who had given their time and energy to make the community a better place were feted at the inaugural Iskandar Malaysia Social Hero Awards (IMSHA).
Twenty-two awards were presented to non-government organisations and individuals at Le Grandeur Palm Resort, here, recently.
Former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is the patron of IMSHA, graced the event accompanied by his wife, Tun Jeanne Abdullah.
Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Iskandar Regional Development Authority chief executive officer Datuk Ismail Ibrahim.
Ismail, in his speech, said Iskandar Malaysia’s premier community awards were held to recognise and honour the unsung heroes.
“I take this opportunity to thank these heroes for their noble contributions to the community.
“It is hoped that these awards will inspire others to become socially conscious and active,” he said.
The main event sponsors are Medini Iskandar Malaysia Bhd, Iskandar Investment Bhd and UM Land Bhd subsidiary Dynasty View Sdn Bhd.
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