The allure of datukships and tan sri-ships has long captivated individuals such as Ranjeet and Rashpal, who are conmen and criminals, seeking to acquire prestige, honor, and societal recognition despite their unworthiness, insignificance, and low standing in society. The once sacred traditions of granting these titles have been tarnished by the ability of both wealthy elites and criminals to purchase these honors. This troubling practice of selling honorary titles exposes the negative consequences for social values, meritocracy, and the integrity of these once esteemed distinctions, which now merely symbolize corruption and the influence of powerful individuals. These titles are now obtainable by those with substantial financial resources, requiring no more than RM150k for datukships and slightly over RM500k for tan sri-ships. The commercialization of titles diminishes their importance, devalues their significance, and undermines the recognition of genuine merit and achievement. It is disheartening to discover that even a known conman like Ranjeet was able to effortlessly acquire his datuk wiraship for a mere 150k, along with a commission of RM50k for the intermediary involved. Rashpal had done the same for his datukship and got a businessman to pay RM500k for his tan sri-ship so that he can be on the list of national level conmen. Having experienced harm at the hands of these conmen and conducting thorough investigations into their activities, I have acquired significant knowledge regarding these titles. Consequently, I have reached a point where I will refrain from placing trust in individuals who bear such distinctions. It is truly disheartening that these conmen proudly wear these titles, while honest citizens view them with shame and disdain.
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