2026 Autumn Conferment of Decorations
2026/11/3
On 3rd November, the Government of Japan announced the recipients of the 2026 Autumn Conferment of Decorations.
Among the honourees are the following distinguished individuals within the jurisdictions of the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to strengthening Japan–Malaysia relations:
1. Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon
Chairman, Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust
Contributions: Promotion of economic exchanges between Japan and Malaysia
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
As Chairman of Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust, Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon has actively fostered cooperative ties with Japan and consistently promoted Japanese culture, cultural exchanges and business activities through the management of commercial properties. These efforts have helped raise the profile of Japanese brands and facilitate their business expansion, thereby contributing to stronger cultural and economic ties between Japan and Malaysia.
His dedication and leadership have made a lasting contribution to friendship and cooperation between Japan and Malaysia.
2. Ms. SAKAI Kazue
Contributions: Promotion of international cooperation between Japan and Malaysia
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
Ms. SAKAI has devoted many years to tropical rainforest restoration and community development in Sarawak, Malaysia, making significant contributions to the promotion of international cooperation between Japan and Malaysia. As Chairperson of the NPO Borneo Tropical Rainforest Reforestation Project, she has advanced rainforest restoration and promoted a sustainable forest conservation model centered on agroforestry. In addition, as Sarawak Coordinator for the Japan Malaysia Association, she has led forest regeneration initiatives that integrate improvements in community livelihoods with forest restoration. Her long-standing, community-rooted commitment to environmental conservation has made a lasting contribution to international cooperation and friendship between Japan and Malaysia.
For the website of the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, click here.
Among the honourees are the following distinguished individuals within the jurisdictions of the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to strengthening Japan–Malaysia relations:
1. Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon
Chairman, Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust
Contributions: Promotion of economic exchanges between Japan and Malaysia
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
As Chairman of Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust, Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon has actively fostered cooperative ties with Japan and consistently promoted Japanese culture, cultural exchanges and business activities through the management of commercial properties. These efforts have helped raise the profile of Japanese brands and facilitate their business expansion, thereby contributing to stronger cultural and economic ties between Japan and Malaysia.
His dedication and leadership have made a lasting contribution to friendship and cooperation between Japan and Malaysia.
2. Ms. SAKAI Kazue
Contributions: Promotion of international cooperation between Japan and Malaysia
Decoration: The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays
Ms. SAKAI has devoted many years to tropical rainforest restoration and community development in Sarawak, Malaysia, making significant contributions to the promotion of international cooperation between Japan and Malaysia. As Chairperson of the NPO Borneo Tropical Rainforest Reforestation Project, she has advanced rainforest restoration and promoted a sustainable forest conservation model centered on agroforestry. In addition, as Sarawak Coordinator for the Japan Malaysia Association, she has led forest regeneration initiatives that integrate improvements in community livelihoods with forest restoration. Her long-standing, community-rooted commitment to environmental conservation has made a lasting contribution to international cooperation and friendship between Japan and Malaysia.
For the website of the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, click here.