List of Datuk titles
This is a list of the titles related to Datuk, or its variant spelling Dato, Dato' or Datu, used in Brunei and Malaysia as titles which are conferred together with certain orders. Dato is equivalent to the British "Sir" and Pehin is equivalent to the British "Lord". It may exist in itself as a single-word title, or as the prefix in a string of title such as "Dato Paduka" and "Datuk Seri Panglima". A female recipient on her own right generally receives the title whereby the word "Datuk" is replaced with "Datin" instead. The wife of a Datuk holder also receives a title and it is typically "Datin" ; the husband of a female recipient does not receive any Datuk title.
Usage
Brunei
In Brunei, only the variant spelling "Dato" is used.| Title | Order | Post-nominals |
| Dato Hamzah Pahlawan | Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei | |
| Dato Laila | Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang | |
| Dato Laila | Order of Paduka Laila Jasa Keberanian Gemilang | |
| Dato Laila Utama | Family Order of Laila Utama | |
| Dato Paduka | Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei | |
| Dato Paduka Seri | Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang | |
| Dato Paduka Seri | Order of Paduka Laila Jasa Keberanian Gemilang | |
| Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa | Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa | |
| Dato Paduka Seri Setia | Order of Islam Brunei | |
| Dato Seri Laila Jasa | Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa | |
| Dato Seri Paduka | Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei | |
| Dato Seri Pahlawan | Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei | |
| Dato Seri Setia | Order of Islam Brunei | |
| Dato Seri Setia | Order of Setia Negara Brunei | |
| Dato Seri Utama | Family Order of Seri Utama | |
| Dato Setia | Order of Setia Negara Brunei |
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the variant spellings "Datuk", "Dato'", "Dato" and "Datu" are used.as "Datuk"
"Datuk" is conferred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the federal sovereign of Malaysia, as well as the non-royal state leaders with the exception of Penang.| Title | Order | Name in Malay | Post-nominals | Type |
| Datuk | Order of Meritorious Service | Darjah Yang Mulia Jasa Negara | Federal | |
| Datuk | Royal Family Order of Loyalty | Darjah Yang Amat Dihormati Setia Diraja | Federal | |
| Datuk | Order of the Territorial Crown | Darjah Yang Mulia Mahkota Wilayah | Federal Territory | |
| Datuk | Exalted Order of Malacca | Darjah Seri Melaka | State - Malacca | |
| Datuk | Exalted Order of Malacca | Darjah Seri Melaka | State - Malacca | |
| Datuk | Order of Kinabalu | Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu | State - Sabah | |
| Datuk Amar | Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak | Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak | State - Sarawak | |
| Datuk Patinggi | Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak | Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak | State - Sarawak | |
| Datuk Seri | Order of the Territorial Crown | Darjah Yang Mulia Mahkota Wilayah | Federal Territory | |
| Datuk Seri | Exalted Order of Malacca | Darjah Seri Melaka | State - Malacca | |
| Datuk Seri Panglima | Order of Kinabalu | Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu | State - Sabah | |
| Datuk Seri Utama | Order of the Territorial Crown | Darjah Yang Mulia Mahkota Wilayah | Federal Territory | |
| Datuk Seri Utama | Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca | Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka | State - Malacca | |
| Datuk Wira | Exalted Order of Malacca | Darjah Seri Melaka | State - Malacca |
as "Dato'"
"Dato'" is conferred by the royal state leaders as well as the non-royal state leader of Penang.| Title | Order | Name in Malay | Post-nominals | Type |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Johor | Darjah Mahkota Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Johor | Darjah Mahkota Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Order of Loyalty of Sultan Ismail of Johor | Darjah Setia Sultan Ismail Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Order of Loyalty of Sultan Ismail of Johor | Darjah Setia Sultan Ismail Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor | Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor | Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor | State - Johor | |
| Dato' | Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah | Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' | Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah | Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Diraja | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Kshatria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Kshatria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Jasa Mahkota Kelantan | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan | Darjah Kebesaran Jasa Mahkota Kelantan | State - Kelantan | |
| Dato' | Order of Loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz | Darjah Setia Tuanku Muhriz | State - Negeri Sembilan | |
| Dato' | Order of Loyal Service to Negeri Sembilan | Darjah Setia Bakti Negeri Sembilan | State - Negeri Sembilan | |
| Dato' | Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar | Darjah Kebesaran Sri Tuanku Jaafar Yang Amat Terpuji | State - Negeri Sembilan | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang | Darjah Kebesaran Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Yang Amat Mulia | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Pahang | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Pahang Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' | Order of Cura Si Manja Kini | Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia Cura Si Manja Kini | State - Perak | |
| Dato' | Order of the Perak State Crown | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia | State - Perak | |
| Dato' | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' | Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis | Darjah Kebesaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Perlis | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Perlis | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Perlis Yang Amat Mulia | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Selangor | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Selangor Yang Amat Mulia | State - Selangor | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah | State - Selangor | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu Yang Amat Terpilih | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' | Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mahmud I Terengganu Yang Amat Terpuji | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' | Order of the Crown of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' | Order of the Defender of State | Darjah Pangkuan Negeri | State - Penang | |
| Dato' | Order of the Defender of State | Darjah Pangkuan Negeri | State - Penang | |
| Dato' Indera | Order of the Crown of Pahang | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Pahang Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' Paduka | Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah | Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Paduka | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Pahlawan | Order of Taming Sari | Darjah Kebesaran Taming Sari Negeri Perak Yang Amat Perkasa | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri | Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah | Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah | Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Diraja | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz | Darjah Setia Tuanku Muhriz | State - Negeri Sembilan | |
| Dato' Seri | Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar | Darjah Kebesaran Sri Tuanku Jaafar Yang Amat Terpuji | State - Negeri Sembilan | |
| Dato' Seri | Azlanii Royal Family Order | Darjah Yang Teramat Mulia Darjah Kerabat Azlanii | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Cura Si Manja Kini | Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia Cura Si Manja Kini | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of the Perak State Crown | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of the Crown of Perlis | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Perlis Yang Amat Mulia | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of the Crown of Selangor | Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Selangor Yang Amat Mulia | State - Selangor | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah | State - Selangor | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu Yang Amat Terpilih | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mahmud I Terengganu Yang Amat Terpuji | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of the Defender of State | Darjah Pangkuan Negeri | State - Penang | |
| Dato' Seri | Order of the Defender of State | Darjah Pangkuan Negeri | State - Penang | |
| Dato' Seri Diraja | Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah | Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Seri Diraja | Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah | Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri Diraja | Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah | Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri Diraja | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Seri Diraja | Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Seri DiRaja Bendahara Negara | Order of Dato' Bendahara Sri Jamalullail | Darjah Kebesaran Dato' Bendahara Sri Jamalullail | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Seri Panglima | Order of Taming Sari | Darjah Kebesaran Taming Sari Negeri Perak Yang Amat Perkasa | State - Perak | |
| Dato' Seri Setia DiRaja | Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis | Darjah Kebesaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Perlis | State - Perlis | |
| Dato' Seri Utama | Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa | Darjah Utama Sri Mahawangsa Kedah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Seri Utama | Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu Yang Amat Terpilih | State - Terengganu | |
| Dato' Seri Utama | Order of the Defender of State | Darjah Pangkuan Negeri | State - Penang | |
| Dato' Setia | Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah | Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah | State - Selangor | |
| Dato' Sri | Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang | Darjah Kebesaran Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Yang Amat Mulia | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' Sri Diraja | Grand Royal Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang | Darjah Sri Diraja Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang | State - Pahang | |
| Dato' Wira | Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah | Darjah Kebesaran Gemilang Sri Mahkota Kedah | State - Kedah | |
| Dato' Wira | Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis | Darjah Kebesaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis | State - Perlis |
as "Dato"
"Dato" is only conferred by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak for certain ranks of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak.| Title | Order | Name in Malay | Post-nominals |
| Dato | Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak | Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak | |
| Dato Sri | Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak | Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak |
as "Datu"
"Datu" is only conferred by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak for the Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak.| Title | Order | Name in Malay | Post-nominals |
| Datu | Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak | Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak |