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SPORTS REWARDS: Long overdue
24Jul2008 NSTCONGRATULATIONS to badminton legend Ng Boon Bee on being conferred the Darjah Datuk’ Paduka Tuanku Ja’afar (DPTJ) award which carries the title “Datuk” (”Datukship for 40 on Negri ruler’s birthday” — NST, July 19).
Ng partnered Datuk Punch Gunalan to win the All-England men’s doubles title in 1971.
He also won the same title, partnering Tan Yee Khan, in 1965 and 1966.
Punch Gunalan was conferred a datukship many years ago and after all these years, Boon Bee is also being recognised. Better late than never.
MOHD FAIZAL ABDULLAH, Kuala Lumpur
Source: NST – July 24, 2008
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