Strange ‘Datuk Seri’ title lands man in court

A day at the court: Mak making his way to the Kuala Lumpur High Court where he has been charged with using an unrecognised ‘Datuk Seri’ title. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman has pleaded not guilty in a Sessions Court here to a charge of using an unrecognised “Datuk Seri” title.

Mak Hon Leong, 39, was charged on Wednesday with using and enjoying the title – which is not recognised – in his business and private dealings without the permission of His Highness the Sultan at the Kuala Lumpur High Court (Commercial Division), Sentul, here at 9am on Oct 22, 2021.