Jessy Yap Bee Hoon, who served the Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam from 1989 to 2023, was recently conferred with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays.
The conferment ceremony was held at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Maeda Toru, who handed over the decoration of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays.
Jessy Yap began her career with the embassy in 1989, later becoming the ambassador’s secretary from 2015 to 2023.
Her 34 years of service contributed to strengthening the bilateral relations between the Sultanate and Japan, while also serving as a role model to the embassy staff.
In her speech, Jessy Yap expressed her appreciation and said, “Today, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. After 34 remarkable years with the Japanese Embassy, I am both honoured and humbled to have my friends and family here to witness this special moment as I receive the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays from the government of Japan.”
She also thanked the Japanese ambassador and her former colleagues at the Embassy of Japan.
As she looks forward to retirement, she shared, “I am excited for what lies ahead but will always cherish the time I spent with everyone.” – James Kon
