Embassy driver given MBE

Embassy driver given MBE

JAKARTA: Murnan bin Adung, driver of the British Embassy in
Jakarta, has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Order of the
British Empire (MBE) after 40 years driving British Ambassadors
around the metropolis.

His MBE medal was presented to him by British Ambassador
Richard Gozney on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II over the weekend.
About 50 of his family members, colleagues and friends witnessed
the ceremony, according to a press release made available on
Tuesday.

An MBE is a title given to British citizens as well as
individuals of other nations' who contribute to the British
Empire.

During his 40-year service, Murnan, who lives with his family
in Bogor, has served at least 10 British Ambassadors, as the
Embassy changes ambassadors once every four years. -- JP