Sheila Majid Conferred Datuk Seri Title
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian singer Datuk Sheila Majid has been conferred the title of Datuk Seri.
- She received the Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) award from the Sultan of Pahang.
- Her husband shared the news, expressing pride in her achievements after four decades in the music industry.
Datuk Sheila Majid, a celebrated figure in the Malaysian music industry for approximately four decades, has officially been bestowed with the title of Datuk Seri. The prestigious honor was conferred upon her after receiving the first-rank Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) award from the Sultan of Pahang.
Her husband, musician Datuk Hashridz Murshim Hassim, also known as Acis, shared the joyous news on his Instagram account. He expressed profound gratitude and extended his highest congratulations to his wife, emphasizing that the award is a fitting recognition of her extensive contributions and sacrifices.
"This award is truly deserved for all the services, sacrifices, and contributions given to all of us," Acis stated. "Our family is immensely proud of this achievement and honor."
The couple, dressed in black and green, were photographed at Istana Abdul Aziz in Kuantan. They also captured memorable moments with the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riโayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Sheila Majid began her music career in 1982, releasing her first solo single, "Pengemis Muda."
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.