SUNGAI BULOH: The sight of needles caused Omar Naufal’s stomach to churn, but the nine-year-old steeled himself to receive an influenza jab at Rumah Kasih Harmoni in Paya Jaras here.
SUNGAI BULOH: At least 120 residents comprising orphans and caretakers at Rumah Kasih Harmoni here, have received free influenza vaccinations in conjunction with the launch of the 'Sayang Seribu' programme on Saturday (Sept 10).
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.
KUALA LUMPUR: Stop using unrecognised titles or be ready to face the consequences, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong.
The warning comes after several members of the public recently came forward claiming to have been cheated out of more than RM750,000 by three men using unrecognised Datuk Seri titles obtained abroad. Since the issue was highlighted last week, I had received many calls from those who got their titles from neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. They asked me for advice on what to do as they were unaware that it is illegal to use such titles, he told reporters at a press conference on Monday (March 15).
Awalan showing the card issued to members conferred with Datuk titles. - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: The growing number of bogus Datuks in the country is causing alarm and steps are being taken to solve the issue.
Efforts are under way to set up a national body to register genuine title holders and weed out the fake ones.
The body, to be registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) through the Home Ministry, will vet registered members who will then be issued a special card as proof of their legitimate titles.
Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia (MDPM) president Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz said the request to register the new body was made by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.