Datukship

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Shah Rukh Khan according to the wikipedia:

... is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works in Bollywood films, as well as producer and television host...won thirteen awards, seven of which are in the best actor category.



Datukship on the other hand (according to knowledgerush.com) ... is a federal title has been conferred since 1965 and limited to recipients of PJN (Panglima Jasa Negara) of which there may be up to 200 living at any one time, and PSD (Panglima Setia Diraja) of which there may be up to 70 living at any one time. The PJN and PSN rank 9th and 10th respectively in the rank of federal awards.


The numerical limits apply only to Malaysian subjects.

Foreigners may receive the award in a supernumerary and honorary capacity and use the title locally.

WHERE IS THE CONNECTION HUH??

I would love to find out more about 'how and why the Datukships are awarded" but I don't have the luxury of time here.



I am joining 99% of Malaysian Adults (may be even the World) in wondering aloud...Who in the Right Mind Would Award A Federal Title to A Bollywood Actor??



MELAKA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Leading Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was conferred a Datukship because he has helped promote Melaka as a tourist destination through one of his movies, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said Saturday.He said the actor had shot scenes of the "One Two Ka Four" Hindi movie at the A Famosa Resort in Alor Gajah several years ago



P/S Do a quick google on Datuk Shah Rukh Khan ..you will see tons of blogs, comments, articles, forums about this latest Joke from our very own Boleh-Land.