Datuk

/ dæˈtʊk; dæˈtiːn /

noun

1. (in Malaysia) a title denoting membership of a high order of chivalry

Derived Forms

• Datin, noun:feminine

Word History and Origins

Origin of Datuk¹

from Malay datu chief

Example Sentences

The Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, told the hearing that some children from as young as two years old were separated from their families and instructed to work under the pretence of "practical training".

From BBC

Gen. Datuk Hamdan Ismail of Malaysia, that it no longer intends to extend the mandate of the IMT, two officials told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue publicly.

From Seattle Times

In an interview this month Datuk Liew Vui Keong, a minister in the prime minister’s legal department said it was “the right time” for change.

From The Guardian

Malaysia’s deputy inspector general of police, Datuk Mazlan Mansor, said there was “reasonable suspicion” that the body of the “Caucasian female” found 1.2 miles from the Dusun resort was that of Nora, who is of Irish and French descent.

From The Guardian

Police chief Datuk Mohamad Mat Yusop said it was believed Nora had climbed out of the window.

From BBC