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Datuk, Datuk Seri, Tan Sri – these titles are up for sale by fraudsters, but some individuals also intentionally use unrecognised foreign titles here even though it isn’t allowed. A newly set up association wants to weed out the fakes by registering legal Datukships in Malaysia.
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The Council of Federal Datuks in Malaysia wants to set up a national body to determine those who actually have the title and weed out the fakes.
Based on reports from The Star, the body will be registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) through the Home Ministry.
The Council’s President Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz, said to the media that the request was made by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Legitimate titleholders will be given a special card by the new body who would also serve as an umbrella for states which do not have a representative body.
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent arrests of several suspects involved in the use and awarding of fake “Datuk” titles is a positive step in curbing the growing abuse, says the Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia (MDPM).
“MDPM applauds the police in enforcing the Offences Relating to Awards Act (Act 787) which is long overdue, ” said Council president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz.
He said at a press conference on Monday (March 8) that the enforcement by the police serves as a strong deterrent and an open warning to the many individuals and numerous other Dato or Datuk organisations.
Awalan said the arrests would also send a clear message that the use of fake titles will no longer be tolerated, with offenders subject to stiff fines including jail terms.