Malaysians shocked by viral post on alleged 19-year-old 'Datuk'


An unverified viral image of 'Alvin Gor'.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have reacted with shock to an image circulating on social media claiming that a teenager has become the youngest “Datuk” in the country.

The viral image shows the apparent recipient of the title standing in a crowded waiting room while dressed in ceremonial attire with the caption reading: “Youngest Dato in Malaysia …19yrs.”

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