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datuks are equivalent to our pbm bbm

any poor pbm or poor bbm in spore ?
none !!

No lah.

In Malaysia, a Datuk got to donate a lot of money to get the title.

Pbm, bbm equivalent in Malaysia are : 

P.J.K. is the acronym of Pingat Jasa Kebaktian which literally mean Meritorious Service Medal . Etc.

Datuk is highest of all, only below Tun and Tan Sri.