Sultan Ibrahim warns recipients of federal awards, honours against tarnishing country's image

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday warned that he will withdraw the federal awards, medals and honours of recipients who commit crimes, tarnish the country’s image or if punished by the courts.

His Majesty said they had been selected for the awards and honours and therefore, should be honest and trustworthy to the government, mind their behaviour and not be involved in corrupt activities and crime.