Melaka's Council of Datuks to protect titles from abuse


Jahaya (middle) handing over a souvenir to Melaka State Secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari at a fundraising event. Looking on is Datuk Wira Dr Ahmad Zaini Mohd Amin.

MELAKA: The state's Council of Datuks is working on an initiative to stop any abuse of titles and to prevent fakes, says its president Datuk Wira Jahaya Mat.

He said it involves applying for the exclusive rights to use and protect the various Datukship awards conferred legally by the Yang-di Pertua of Melaka.

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