Written by various bloggers
That Khan’s Datukship given by Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam’s government sinks Malaysia’s royal titles to its lowest depths possible. It’s a shame the Yang diPertua Negeri of Melaka was shipped out to sea along with that dumber state CEO. Maybe Hollywood would do a blockbuster starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Sean Connery again, followed by a glittering Tan Sri award ceremony for “missing” out the first time because “ENTRAPMENT did not have enough trappings, though there are many fans out here, including this writer, who find the actress totalling enthralling. Okay, I concede she did not tower above the Petronas Twin Towers! Perhaps matey Blogger Bernard Khoo aka Zorro can be gifted a byte part, then can board the Datuk ship? — YL Chong
PS: Please bear with Desi writing in that spirit of bloggerhood! Affected by Bollywood and Hollywood, off course!
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I Am Dumb But Melaka CM is Dumber
http://mikemmery.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-am-dumb-but-melaka-cm-is-dumber.html
By Michael Song @mikemmery.blogspot.com
October 12, 2008
Shah Rukh Khan was awarded the title of “Datuk”, the equivalent of a knighthood in Britain by the state in recognition of his promotion of the southern state through his films. Malacca Chief Minister Mohamad Ali Rustam said Khan had helped the state’s tourism because six of his movies involved locations in Malacca, the New Sunday Times quoted him as saying.
source: Malaysia Insider
Still remember the Hong Kong movie, Summer Holiday starring Sammi Cheng & Richie Ren where most of the movie was shot in Melaka & Redang Island, Terengganu?
Then there should be Datuk Sammi Cheng & Datuk Richie Ren.
Ali sohai…
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Is it desperation or sheer stupidity?
By Anak Merdeka
Saturday, October 11, 2008
What a shameful piece of revelation …
It is Datuk Shah Rukh Khan
MALACCA, Friday 10 October 2008:
Bollywood idol Shah Rukh Khan is a Datuk. The heartthrob will be receiving his Datukship from the Malacca Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob in conjunction with his birthday tomorrow. Listed as an artiste from Dreamz Unlimited in the list of recipients, Shah Rukh will be receiving the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM).
He is among 77 recipients of the title.
Shah Rukh, 43, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works in Bollywood films, as well as film producer and television host.
He has starred in several box-office movies and won awards throughout his career.
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What is the purpose of the above exercise?
To show that Malaysia BOLEH?
Do you know, we have REAL heroes who continue to be treated like dirt by the Government of Malaysia under the leadership of UMNO dressed in Barisan Nasional colours?
Read this posting by blogger 7th Rangers :-
It is sad that Malaysia treats some of it’s soldiers shoddily — http://7rangers.blogspot.com/2008/10/letter-from-lieutenant-colonel-rtd-mohd.html–
about the heartfelt story of Police Inspector/Army Captain Mukhtiar Singh s/o Sodagar Singh.
What an utter SHAME!!!
But the saddest part is, do the leaders from UMNO even CARE?
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Pheww! Everybody Can Become Datuk now?
http://miakarmila.blogspot.com/2008/10/pheww-everybody-can-become-datuk-now.html
By Mia Karmila
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I was baffled when I read the news that Shah Rukh Khan was given a ‘Datuk” title by the Malacca government. I did not see any reason why he should be given the title. In fact, lately, the title Datuk has lost it’s ‘exclusiveness’ because everybody is being given the title very easily. The reason why he was given the title was because he filmed a movie at the A famosa, and thus generated more visitors to the state!?! Was that the ONLY reason?
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I personally feel that the Datukship is supposed to be given to someone who really DESERVES it…meaning someone who has contributed TREMENDOUSLY and CONTINOUSLY to the growth of the nation and country, in any fields…may they be the economics, arts and culture, health, science and technology, agriculture, education and on and on. Not everybody can be given the title and should be given one.
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Moreover, the title should be given after the ‘recipient’ has contributed to the nation for more than maybe 20 years or so, to be able to carry that title. That person must be extraordinary to receive that title, or else he or she can just be given some ‘pingat’ or awards to show appreciation.
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In this case, how can by filming one film in A Famosa Malacca, that Shah Rukh Khan deserve the title? In what way has he contributed to the growth of the country? Is there any evidence that his movie has generated more interests in the state after he filmed his movie there? If so, how about the rest of the crew? Weren’t that an overall effort? What has he done PERSONALLY to the growth of Malacca that is CONTINOUS and TREMENDOUS? Hmm….singing under the canopy? Is is too easy to receive that title? Hmmm???
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I personally feel some of the leaders have had their common sense array! Datukship is given to simply everybody! Logically, it should be given to the selected few and keep it that way! Now, everybody we go there is Datuk here and Datuk there…and you can hardly know what their contributions to the country are.
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If you go and hike the mountain, you become a Datuk. If you swim across the ocean, you become a datuk. If you won world championship, you become a Datuk. If you can sing well, you become a Datuk. If you become millionaires, you become a Datuk.
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I am not against doing all that for yourself and the country. It is something that should be applauded and encouraged, but there are lots of medals and awards which can be awarded to these people besides Datuk to show our appreciation of their efforts. Let Datuk be the last award that they receive after a long series of successes and efforts….so that it will be more meaningful and deserving to them.
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Even Sir Cliff Richards got his title in his 60’s after long and winding years of contributions in the musical industry.
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Let those who really deserve the title be given one because the title now has lost its exclusiveness and has become easy and cheap!