The 'datukship' for India's top Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will help boost tourism in Malaysia, an official from Malacca state government said today...The 42-year-old heart-throb will receive his award on Nov 29, in a ceremony that will be aired live on India's top entertainment channel, Zee TV. "It is a boost for tourism in Malaysia. His movies are seen by people all over the world and this is cost-free advertisement for us," local parliamentarian Mohammad Sirat Abu told AFP.
Some have questioned the conferment of 'datukship'. Oposition politician Lim Kit Siang said local artists and celebrities should have been recognised ahead of Khan. However, former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad supported the move. (Excerpts from Malaysiakini)
I wonder if Tun's support has anything to do with him sharing the same 'root' with Khan (Dr M's grandfather was a Malayalee Muslim). Khan is also a Muslim. So, essentially, Dr M and Khan are Muslims of Indian origin. Sorry. I'm digressing but do read Tun's post on Khan's 'datukship' here. ;)
Some have questioned the conferment of 'datukship'. Oposition politician Lim Kit Siang said local artists and celebrities should have been recognised ahead of Khan. However, former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad supported the move. (Excerpts from Malaysiakini)
I wonder if Tun's support has anything to do with him sharing the same 'root' with Khan (Dr M's grandfather was a Malayalee Muslim). Khan is also a Muslim. So, essentially, Dr M and Khan are Muslims of Indian origin. Sorry. I'm digressing but do read Tun's post on Khan's 'datukship' here. ;)
Does Shah Rukh Khan deserve a 'datukship'?
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