KUALA LUMPUR: Some bogus “Datuks” have purchased their titles online and members of the public are being cautioned to be alert. Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia (MDPM) exco member Datuk Samson David Maman said it had received reports of groups offering fake Datuk titles on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, and even via online stores. He said those using fake or unrecognised titles could not later claim that they were unaware of their dubious awards. “The public must be made aware that ignorance is no excuse for the use of fake or unrecognised titles, ” he added. On March 4, police in Melaka arrested three individuals suspected to be involved in issuing fake honorary titles to some 120 individuals.

Source: The Star March 08, 2021 22:45 UTC