Awards
The Sultan of Johor awarded Abdul Ghani the Order of the Crown of Johor; Seri Mahkota Johor (SMJ) medal and the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Paduka Mahkota Johor (SPMJ) in 1989, which brought with it the title of Dato'. Abdul Ghani was then conferred in 1996 the rank of "The Most Esteemed Family Order of Johor" (Darjah Kerabat Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Dihormati) (D.K. II)
On the 9th of April 2009, Sultan Iskandar bestowed upon Abdul Ghani the highest award in the State of Johor, DK (I). It is very rare for a commoner to receive such an award, which is normally given to royals.
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