When were the federal awards and honours for 2017 conferred?

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Federal Awards and Honours for 2017 Conferred on September 9

The federal awards and honours for 2017 were conferred on September 9 at Istana Negara. This ceremony was held in conjunction with the birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V. A total of 103 recipients received these awards.
Ceremony Location and Timing

The official presentation of the federal awards and honours for 2017 took place at Istana Negara. The date of the ceremony was September 9, aligning with the birthday celebrations of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V.
Notable Recipients of the Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM)

Among the 103 recipients, three prominent individuals were conferred the Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM), which is the nation's highest award and carries the title "Tun." These individuals included Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif.
Former Cabinet Ministers Honoured

Also receiving the SSM award were two former Cabinet ministers: Tun Michael Chen Wing Sum and Tun S. Samy Vellu. Tun Md Raus Sharif, aged 66, had been appointed Chief Justice on April 1, succeeding Tun Arifin Zakaria. Tun S. Samy Vellu, 81, holds the position of Malaysia's Special Envoy to India and South Asia for Infrastructure, a role he has occupied since January 1, 2011.

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