Two Bruneians were conferred Japanese decorations in recognition of their contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and promotion of friendship between Japan and Brunei Darussalam.
They are former ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Seri Paduka Lim Jock Hoi and former staff of the Japanese Embassy in Brunei Darussalam Yap Bee Hoon.
Dato Seri Paduka Lim was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin