To commemorate charity service that has been contributed to country, Tun Hj. Abdul Malek was awarded with a couple honorary titles. Among them was Dato' Maha Kurnia Negeri Sembilan in year 1954 and Darjah Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara award(S.M.N) which brought the title of Tun by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong III on 4th January 1961.