The Kelantan royal palace has revoked the datukship of Independent Pasir Mas MP and Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali.
The palace has also revoked the title carrying the term "datuk" of former state secretary Wan Hashim Wan Daud.
When contacted, Ibrahim confirmed that he was informed of the matter earlier this morning by the Kelantan secretary of the revocation.
The title was bestowed on him by the then Kelantan sultan, Sultan Ismail Petra.
“I do not know the reasons, but on Oct 7, I had visited Sultan Ismail at Istana Mahkota. Since his illness and return to Kelantan, this was the first time I visited him. I am very close to Sultan Ismail.
“Whatever it is, it is not an issue to me. I accept it (the news) with an open heart,” said the veteran politician in an SMS message.
According to the Perkasa chief, he has been completely loyal to the current Kelantan Sultan, Tuanku Muhammad V.
“I maintain my stand, which is to uphold the institution of the rulers, because it forms the basis of the country's constitution and is a part of the Malay culture to extol the sovereignty of the ruler. Ampun Tuanku,” he said.
Ibrahim also clarified that he was still 'datuk' as he was awarded datukships in Selangor and Melaka. - Malaysiakini