KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor football star Faisal Halim and 2023 National Sportswoman Natasha Roslan were among 94 individuals honoured during the 79th birthday celebration of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Wednesday.
At a ceremony held at Balairung Seri, Istana Alam Shah, Faisal received the Darjah Kebesaran Ahli-Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (A.I.S.), alongside 16 other recipients.
The 26-year-old took to Instagram to thank Sultan Sharafuddin for the recognition.
"I humbly extend my utmost respect and gratitude to His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, for this honour," Faisal wrote.
"With great humility, I feel profoundly grateful and moved to receive this recognition.
"This moment will remain etched in my memory forever and will serve as a new source of motivation for me to continue working hard and giving my best to everyone."
Sultan Sharafuddin had earlier shown support for Faisal following the footballer's recovery from an acid attack in May, urging swift justice.
Natasha, celebrated for her achievements in bowling, was bestowed with the Darjah Kebesaran Ahli Kegemilangan Sukan Selangor (A.K.S.).