This is a list of the titles related to Datuk, or its variant spelling Dato, Dato' or Datu, used in Brunei and Malaysia as titles which are conferred together with certain orders (darjah kebesaran). It may exist in itself as a single-word title, or as the prefix in a string of title such as "Dato Paduka" and "Datuk Seri Panglima".

Datuk (or its variant Dato or Datu) is a Malay title commonly used in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, as well as a traditional title by Minangkabau people in West Sumatra, Indonesia. [1] The title of the wife of a male Datuk is Datin. Women with the …

Jan 14, 2020 · An easy way to remember the difference between Datuk and Dato’ is that generally Datukships are federal titles given by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, while Dato’ships are state titles given by sultans. But this is a very loose generalisation because (as you can see in the table below) it really differs according to state.

The title of the wife of a male Datuk is Datin; women with the title can take either the title Datin or Datuk. The recipients and their wives are then bestowed with the style of Yang Berbahagia (The Felicitous).

Datuk is a title conferred as a mark of honor in Malaysia. He was awarded the title Datuk for his contributions to the community. Datuk is used as a prefix to show respect to a person of high status.

Mar 4, 2025 · In Malaysia, the monarch and state rulers have the rights to confer honorary titles to individuals including political figures, academicians, entrepreneurs, civil service officers, athletes and artists.

Jan 6, 2024 · Simply put, Dato' is awarded by one of the nine state rulers while Datuk is bestowed by the YDPA or governors in other states (except Penang, which uses Dato' only), according to Penang Infrastructure and Transport Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari's website.

Jan 9, 2024 · For the Datuk title, it’s is awarded by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and is divided into two ranks: Panglima Jasa Negara Award (PJN) and Panglima Setia Diraja (PSD). Whereas Dato’ is awarded by the state’s Sultan or governor and can be passed down from father to son.

Dec 12, 2022 · “’Datuk’ is a federal title as well as one conferred in Malacca, Penang, Sarawak and Sabah that have Governors. The title ‘Dato” is conferred in states that have a ruler”.

Aug 9, 2016 · Bagi Darjah Kebesaran yang dikurniakan oleh Kerajaan Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan, Sabah, Sarawak dan Melaka, ejaan gelarannya adalah Datuk. Sementara penerima Darjah Kebesaran selain daripada 5 negeri/wilayah di atas, ejaan gelarannya adalah Dato’.