Singer Amy Search receives Datukship

The rock legend received the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka award that carries the 'Datuk' title. Photo: Handout

Search lead vocalist Amy, whose full name is Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, was one of the award recipients in conjunction with the 73rd birthday of the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam.

The 64-year-old singer was awarded the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM), which carries the title "Datuk". He was the only person from the entertainment industry to receive the award this year.