Due recognition for man behind Malaysia's postcode system


PETALING JAYA: It has been 28 years since he left the civil service but the man behind Malaysia’s postcode system has finally received due recognition for his contributions to the nation.

M. Rajasingam (pic), 83, who retired in 1986 after being the director-general of Pos Malaysia for 10 years, received the Darjah Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title of “Datuk”, on Saturday from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.

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