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Chong Wei pleads for patience with Jonassen as he needs time to meet goals
Chong Wei pleads for patience with Jonassen as he needs time to meet goals: PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has called for patience and ...
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Chong Wei's old videos fuel Zi Hong to chase his dream: KUALA LUMPUR: Chiam Zi Hong was only seven when Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei retired but the Malaysian great ...
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Chong Wei gives young shuttlers a big-stage experience: PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has delivered on his promise to give young ...
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Chong Wei: Discipline headache not over at BAM training centre: PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) performance committee chairman Datuk Seri ...
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Tales beyond the court
Tales beyond the court: PETALING JAYA: Seven years after hanging up his racquet, there is still much about badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei that remains ...
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Chong Wei stands firm despite some players' complaints to BAM chief
Chong Wei stands firm despite some players' complaints to BAM chief: PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) performance committee chairman Datuk ...
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No one to blame alone, says Chong Wei, but let's fix together
No one to blame alone, says Chong Wei, but let's fix together: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Thomas Cup failure has drawn much criticism, but the Badminton ...
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Tze Yong not ready for Thomas Cup challenge yet
Tze Yong not ready for Thomas Cup challenge yet: PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong (pic) will not be included in Malaysia's squad for ...
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Chance for juniors to become like the legend at LCW Cup
Chance for juniors to become like the legend at LCW Cup: PETALING JAYA: After a long wait, national badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has finally ...
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Chong Wei rests easy as Zii Jia returns for Thomas Cup mission
Chong Wei rests easy as Zii Jia returns for Thomas Cup mission: PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has welcomed Lee Zii Jia with open arms ...
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Chong Wei calls for united coaching front at BAM
Chong Wei calls for united coaching front at BAM: PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong ...
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Kunlavut plans to treat his idol Lee after anti-climactic final
Kunlavut plans to treat his idol Lee after anti-climactic final: BUKIT JALIL: After several heartbreaks, Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn finally clinched his ...
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Chong Wei confirms Seu Bock as singles head coach
Chong Wei confirms Seu Bock as singles head coach: BUKIT JALIL: Datuk Tey Seu Bock has been confirmed as the new head of the national men's singles squad.
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Kenneth Jonassen remains in charge of singles setup, says Chong Wei
Kenneth Jonassen remains in charge of singles setup, says Chong Wei: PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has dismissed speculation that ...
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Can’t skip first hurdle
Can’t skip first hurdle: PETALING JAYA: World badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has sent his support from afar to the national players as they begin ...
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Chong Wei adds 'Datuk Seri' to his list of honours
Chong Wei adds 'Datuk Seri' to his list of honours: GEORGE TOWN: National badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, who has been conferred the Darjah Gemilang ...
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Key FactsLee Chong Wei Honored with Prestigious State Title
Jul 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Lee Chong Wei was bestowed the Darjah Gemilang Pangkuan Negeri (DGPN), which confers the title 'Datuk Seri.'

  • He previously earned the Datukship in 2008 and expressed gratitude for Penang’s ongoing support.

  • He held the world no. 1 men’s badminton ranking for a total of 349 weeks, including a 199-week continuous streak.

  • After a 19-year illustrious career, he retired in 2019 following medical advice to avoid intense training.
  • I thank the state government for once again awarding me with the title. I am grateful to Penang for encouraging me over the years.
    — Lee Chong Wei expresses his gratitude to the state government and his home state of Penang after receiving the 'Datuk Seri' title.