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Hong Kong actor, director and producer Jackie Chan now has another title to add to his name – Datuk – following Malaysia's decision to confer him with Panglima Mahkota Wilayah in conjunction with Federal Territories Day 1 February
The International movie star is among the 71 recipients who were conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah, carrying the title Datuk. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah conferred the award and medals at Istana Negara.
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Jackie has had a prominent spot not only in Asia, but the world over, rightly deserving of his own stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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The actor not only has given many contributions to the film industry, he has also been involved in many entrepreneurship and philanthropy projects.
The title Datuk has two meanings: formal and informal
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is also a Datuk. SRK is the first Indian movie star to be conferred the royal Malaysian title.
While the medal and award presentation ceremony was initiated in 2008 in honour of individuals who had contributed towards the development of the federal territory, many Malaysians online are asking what are Jackie Chan's contributions to our nation
Commenting on the Facebook post of the Star's article, many expressed shock and questioned what has he done for Malaysia:
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