By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
Johor businessman and community leader Avinderjit Singh Harjit Singh has been conferred the Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), which carries the title Tan Sri, in conjunction with the official birthday celebrations of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Negara today.
Avinderjit, a trustee of the Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor, was among five recipients of the PSM, one of the nation’s highest federal honours.
Within the Sikh community, Avinderjit is widely known for his active role in supporting gurdwaras, educational initiatives and charitable programmes in Johor. He has worked closely with Sikh organisations and community leaders while helping strengthen engagement between the Sikh community and the Johor state leadership.
A businessman by profession, he is a director in several key subsidiaries and associated companies within the Berjaya Group ecosystem, where he has long-standing ties to the Sultan of Johor’s family.
In July 2018, he was appointed as a trustee of the Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor, and in 2021 made the managing trustee.
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He is a director in several key subsidiaries and associated companies within the Berjaya Group ecosystem, where he has long-standing ties to the Sultan of Johor’s family. Among others, he sits on the boards of Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd, Puncak Power Sdn Bhd and Redtone International Bhd.
He is also a founding director of the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer as well as the MD of digital asset custodian Jadaex Sdn Bhd.
At the event today, Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh headed the honours list as the sole recipient of the Darjah Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM), which carries the title Tun. Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican, foreign ministry secretary-general Amran Zin, army chief Azhan Md Othman and Air force chief Norazlan Aris were among the other recipients of the PSM.
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