![]() Malaysians, and even the media, have lost track of how we should distinguish the various honorifics Dato, Datuk, Datuk Wira, Datuk Seri, Dato Sri, Datuk Paduka and Datuk Seri Panglima. None of us concerned Malaysians can do anything about the glut of Datuk and Datuk Sri except the Conference of Rulers. There was a time when such titles were reserved for retired civil servants and these were esteemed individuals who were in their late 60s or early 70s, when they were conferred the titles.īut now, some individuals in their early 50s are holding such a high-level honorific. ![]() The individuals with the Tan Sri title are also becoming younger. In fact, it is a concern that over the past few years, the number of Malaysians with Tan Sri titles has gone up.Īnd the media is now receiving the roll of honour late into the night, sometimes just hours before printing time for newspapers. It may be hard to prove the case but the point is this - anyone who is thinking of trying this trick better think twice. The Tuanku has done the right thing by bringing to MACC's attention the case of the individual who attempted to bribe him. ![]() The Sultan of Johor is right when he said that if one threw a stone, it will hit a Datuk, but the stone will rebound and will hit yet another Datuk. How would deserving Malaysians who have earned their awards feel when dubious characters secure these awards with ease? After all, respect and honour must be earned. We all want to protect the sanctity of the royal institution, which is so unique to Malaysia. It has reached a point of incredulity or to put it bluntly, a state of scandal. Surely, a background check is a requirement for vetting purposes or has the police been bypassed in some cases? I'm very sure the police would have been able to carry out these checks effectively and quickly as it merely needs a simple click of the button. Then again, we wonder how those with criminal records or those who have been occupants of the infamous Simpang Renggam detention centre for hard core gangsters could still become titled persons.
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