COMMENT | The Datuks in DAP

COMMENT | Selangor state executive councillor Ng Suee Lim - the latest “Datuk” in the growing list of decorated DAP men, sounded way out of sync in his attempt to justify why he deserves the datukship.

His Dec 11 statement that “I’ve informed the DAP leadership prior to receiving ‘Datuk’ title” is one which I would describe as a careless, nonchalant “full of himself” retort as if he and he alone, is entitled to the award.

Not only does it sound like the man needs the title desperately, Ng also seems to be telling his party leaders off: “I’m going to be a Datuk anyway, any disciplinary action against me is fine, do what you wish”. Ah well, at least that’s how I read it.

Talk of a politician who thinks he is bigger than his seniors or the party, DAP, which gave him his political career and much more, and you get Ng. It’s tough to decline a datukship as that is seen as a necessary status symbol now that you are “somebody” in politics.