KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 15 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today conferred state awards and medals of Perak on 24 recipients at Istana Iskandariah in conjunction with his 70th birthday.

His Royal Highness was accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim.

Also in attendance were the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa, and Raja Di Hilir Perak Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah.

Present as well were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife, Datin Seri Aezer Zubin.