It’s no stunt – HK superstar is now Datuk Jackie Chan


KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan surprised many when he turned up to receive his Datukship from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah in conjunction with Federal Territory Day.

When the name Chan Song Kang was announced, many among the audience and recipients were startled to see the star, who was seated in front, beside popular preacher Ustaz Kazim Elias, walk up to the dais to meet the King.

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