Businessman charged with using unrecognised 'Datuk Seri' title


KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (July 27) to a charge of using an unrecognised "Datuk Seri" title.

Mak Hon Leong (pic), 39, was charged with using and enjoying the title which was not recognised in his business and private dealings without the permission of His Highness, the Sultan of Pahang.

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