KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, June 7, 2003: A. Vaithilingam, President of the Malaysia Hindu Sangam has been awarded the Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) (approximately, “Most Honorable Knight in Service of His Country”) by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertua Agong (His Majesty, The King) of Malaysia on the occasion of His Majesty’s official Birthday Celebrations, Saturday, June 7, 2003. This very distinguished award carries the title of “Datuk,” equivalent to the title “Sir” of those holding British knighthood.
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