Unto thee We bestow and giveth

I found out today, of such glorious news, that Louisa's father has been conferred an honourific title by none other than His Majesty the King, Duli Yang Maha Mulia, Seri Paduka Baginda, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (who apparently has just ascended the Malaysian throne himself in April this year, in a rather elaborate coronation ceremony). Clearly, we now have to address the newly created 'Panglima Jasa Negara' of the State of Sarawak (Malaysia) as 'Datuk Soon' -- no more 'Uncle' Soon (or 'Mr' Soon) *smile*.

So, well, I guess congratulations are in order here, My Lord, Datuk Soon :)

Louisa explained that this honour was for her father's stern dedication and sincere contribution, as a loyal subject to the King, who has made such extraordinary impact in his home-state community. I added that perhaps, just perhaps, the few rounds of golf Datuk Soon had had with His Majesty probably helped too -- you know, gets one closer to his Sovereign :P Well, if you ask me, and if I have a handicap score of 18 and always come close to par everytime I play, I'd be delighted to golf with the King too... heh heh heh.

Unfortunately though, we cannot address Louisa (the daughter of the Datuk) as 'Lady Soon', like the English peerage system, as the title of 'Datin' is reserved for the wife of the 'Datuk' only. So Louisa must then try to achieve the honorable title of 'Datin Paduka' in her own right, if she wants to, of course. I have to check back with Lou when she does accomplish this (notice, I didnt write 'if' she accomplish this... *hint*hint*) Alternatively, well... erh... she can marry a known 'Datuk' who is still single :P

On another note, I think Louisa must really, really crack her head on what to get her dad for Father's Day that will top what the King has given.... hmmm... hmmmmmmmm.... *BIG SMILE*