Nicol David among recipients of Merdeka Award 2026
Datuk Nicol Ann David, 42, received the Merdeka Award 2026 presented by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. She said the award was the pinnacle of her life and noted her Nicol David Organization has benefited over 2,700 children in four years. Six other individuals including Cheah Liek Hou and MERCY Malaysia also received awards.