IDB Award

Professor Asma Ismail, deputy vice chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and director of the Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM) at the university, received the IDB award from Finance Minister, Ibrahim Al Assaf.

Bollywood Superstar Honoured

Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood superstar received his award which carries the title Datuk at a ceremony in the state of Malacca, today December 6, 2008, by the Governor of Malacca. He was honoured by Malacca state goverment for his contribution to help develop local film industry and scout for movie location especially in Malacca.
Shah has voiced excitement about accepting a Malaysian honorary title equivalent to a British knighthood.