Only King, Sultan, governor can revoke titles

KUALA LUMPUR: Those conferred awards which carry honorifics like Datuk, Datuk Seri and Tan Sri can use their titles even after they are declared bankrupt - unless the titles are revoked by the powers bestowing them.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong told the Dewan Negara here Tuesday that the Insolvency Department did not have the powers to revoke these titles as they are bestowed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan or Governor.