An independent preacher known as “Ustaz Husam”, whose real name is Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin (right), 34, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of receiving an unrecognised title and honour. He allegedly received the title and honour from the Melaka Governor at the Office of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Perlis Police Contingent Headquarters here at 11.30 am on May 4 last year.