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?
*I personally feel that the Datukship is supposed to be given to someone who really deserves it...meaning someone who has contributed 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.
*Moreover, the title should be given after the 'recipient' has contributed to the nation for moe 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.
*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?
*It seems 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.
*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.
*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.
*Even Sir Cliff Richards got his title in his 60's after long and winding years of contributions in the musical industry.
*Let those who really deserve the title be given one because the title now has lost its exclusiveness and has become easy and cheap!
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