KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer Wan Aishah Wan Ariffin has been conferred with the Darjah Setia Bakti Negri Sembilan that carries the title Datuk.
The Jempol-born artiste received the award in conjunction with Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's 74th birthday today.
In a news report today, the 57-year-old singer is among the 410 recipients of awards and medals presented by the state ruler.
Tuanku Muhriz presented the awards and medals at Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah.
Aishah's fans and followers started posting congratulatory messages on her IG account.
Many fans commented that the award had been long overdue for the singer whose song Janji Manismu from her solo album, became Best Song at the fifth Anugerah Juara Lagu in 1990.