Awards and Recognition
- Thuraisingham received a CBE from King George VI in 1948.
- In 1950 the Sultan Ibrahim of Johore bestowed the title of Dato Paduka Makota Johore ("DPMJ") on Thuraisingham.
- He received the Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from the National University of Singapore in 1953.
- Thuraisingham was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on July 10, 1955 for his services to the country and Malayan education and bestowed the title of Knight Bachelor.
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