Dato -Dato' (or Dato, depending on who awarded it) is a title obtained by some meritorious people (all awarded by the rulers of Sudan or other States), but it must be recommended by someone. The ceremony of closing the palace was held in the palace. Their wives are naturally called Duttin.

Usually in Malaysia, people with the honorary title of Datuk will be given some face by others, which will be more convenient when doing business. Therefore, many businessmen are expecting this honor.

The highest is Tun, followed by Tanseri, and then to Datuk.

The former Malaysian Prime Minister's original name was Mahadi Mahathir and his title was Dun, so he should be called Dun Mahathir Dun Mahathir.