On 6th May 2009 at the Royal Palace in Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia, Dato Dr.Grandmaster Leong Wai Meng , Vice-president of ITF was awarded the title of Dato by the King in Malaysia, Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mu’adzam Shah.

The Malaysian royal title of “Dato” is equivalent to the English royal title of “Sir”.

On this occasion ITF HQs would like to extent a warm congratulation to him on his being awarded Datoship, highly prestigious title in Malaysia to be awarded to the prominent figures who have made a tremendous contribution to the society and human being.

Only a few figures have been awarded this honor in Malaysia.