KUALA LUMPUR: A soldier who risked his life by jumping into the sea to save a couple who had fallen from the Penang Bridge last January was conferred the Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan (JPP) in recognition of his bravery and heroism.
Sergeant Mazlan Abdul Rahman, 35, was the sole recipient of the JPP during the investiture ceremony of 2024 federal awards, medals and honours held in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia on Saturday (Sept 7).
