Malaysia's Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi awarded Dato’ Sri title by Sultan of Pahang

Malaysia’s Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi was conferred the Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (S.S.A.P.) award, granting him the honorific title Dato’ Sri, by Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al‑Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang. The investiture took place on 1 August 2026 at Balai Mahkota, Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan, coinciding with the Sultan’s 67th birthday celebrations. Nanta was among 52 individuals receiving state honours, of which 16 were awarded the Dato’ Sri title, including Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor, Deputy Economy Minister Mohd Shahar Abdullah, Army Chief Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman and singer Datuk Shaheila Abdul Majid.

In a Facebook post, Nanta thanked the Sultan, describing the award as a great responsibility and pledging continued service to the nation. He has served as Works Minister since December 2022, represents the Kapit constituency, and is secretary‑general of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). The ceremony was attended by the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, the Crown Prince, Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and other state officials.