Dr. Bhargav Mallappa conferred royal title of Dato' by Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman.

Exam-focused facts from the 25 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

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Dr. Bhargav Mallappa received the royal title Dato' under Royal Decree No. SP-0939.2401.2026 dated 24 January 2026 from His Majesty Maharaja Kutai Mulawarman, Prof. Dr. M.S.P.A. Iansyah Rechza, FW, PhD.
He was appointed Honorary Member of the Grand Palace Family Anggota Keluarga Besar Istana Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman under Royal Certificate No. AG-1040.2301.2026.
The recognition was registered in the Book of Registry of Tenggarong District Court.
As CEO of MBRA Agro Impex Food Products OPC Private Limited, he signed Consortium Cooperation Agreements CCA-1060.2401.2026 and CCA-1074.2501.2026 with Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman on 24-25 January 2026.
The agreements aim to promote bilateral collaboration in agro-based trade, food processing, and rural economic development initiatives.