KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- It is a double celebration for Malaysian Oscar winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh who has now been named a recipient of the 30th annual Crystal Award presented by the World Economic Forum (WEF), a week after welcoming a new member to the family.

She joins architect and educator Diebedo Francis Kere and producer, guitarist, composer and humanitarian Nile Rodgers for the prestigious award.

In a statement, WEF said the winners will be honoured at the opening session of the Forum's Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on the evening of January 15.

The award celebrates the achievements of leading artists who are bridge-builders and role models for all leaders of society.

The Crystal Award is presented at Da...