King, Queen congratulate former Wisma Putra sec-gen Rastam

Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Takahashi Katsuhiko (right) gives the Order of the Rising Sun to former Foreign Affairs Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa during conferment ceremony at the Japanese ambassador's residence, Jalan Langgak Golf on Tuesday. - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have congratulated former secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa on being conferred with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star award by the Emperor of Japan on Tuesday (July 11).

According to a post on Istana Negara's Facebook page Wednesday (July 12), Their Majesties expressed joy and pride as well as describing the prestigious award as recognition for Rastam and the country.