Cops handed list of fake Datuks


Evidence: Awalan showing the list that was handed over to Bukit Aman during a press conference. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Council of Dato and Datuk Malaysia (MDDM) has handed details of people using fake titles and awards to the police.

Council president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz said they hope the police will support stricter and more comprehensive action in ensuring the Offences Relating to Awards Act (Act 787) is fully enforced nationwide.

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