TOO MANY DATUKS: (Oct 9) Community leaders from various walks of life have voiced dismay over the large number of people receiving Datukships, saying it lowers the stature of the award. Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said care should be exercised when handing out state awards. Commenting on the 84 people who were awarded Datukships for the 66th birthday of Malacca Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob, Dr Rais said it was a record for Malacca.
