Defence Force chief among three Malaysians honoured with Order of Australia 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Three Malaysians were honoured with the Order of Australia this year for their outstanding contributions in strengthening Malaysia-Australia bilateral relations.

Australian High Commission in Malaysia in a statement said Lim was bestowed with an Honorary Medal of the Order of Australian by the Chargé d’Affaires Clare Gatehouse on behalf of Australian High Commissioner Dr Justin Lee, in a ceremony held at the High Commission, here, Tuesday. In 2013, Lim campaigned and advocated for the permanent recognition of the Australian Z-Units for their gallantry, with the support of the Bario Rurum Kelabit Committee and Communities, the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Sarawak Tourism Federation Heritage Development Committee, the late Jack Tredrea, the commando’s families and friends, and all well-wishers,” it said.

Affendi was recognised for his distinguished service to strengthening the defence relationship between Australia and Malaysia through commitment, leadership and strategic foresight as the Malaysian Chief of Defence Force. Tham was recognised for his service to commemorating the sacrifice of Australian prisoners of war in Malaysia, particularly along the Sandakan-Ranau death march .

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