Chan says he accepted Datukship out of respect for Sabah Governor


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP leader Chan Foong Hin says he will accept the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) that carries the title "Datuk" out of respect for the Sabah Governor.

Chan, who is Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister, said that he was aware that since 2018, party policy states that only retired DAP members are allowed to accept honours from heads of state and national governments.

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