Connect with us

Opinion

“Where’s her Datuk Title?” Shalin Zulkifli Retires After 28 Years, M’sians Feel She’s Not Appreciated Enough

Published

pjimage 2021 01 11T151704
Source: Twitter & Berita Harian

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer’s opinion and opinions submitted by other readers. It does not reflect the opinions or beliefs of WORLD OF BUZZ.

It’s truly disappointing when random people in the country get unnecessary appreciation but a national athlete gets sidelined for reasons unknown. Shalin Zulkifli is a former Malaysian professional ten-pin bowler and former Asian No.1. She has played and won in various national and international tournaments. Shalin even became the first female champion during the 2001 World Tenpin Masters Event and was inducted into the International Bowling Hall of Fame in 2004.

After an illustrious 28-year-career as a bowling legend, Shalin retired on 5 January 2021 and bowed out of the national team, Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress. Team Malaysia even took to Twitter to post a picture of Shalin in tears when she announced her retirement.

“The tears of a legend. It’s not easy to say goodbye after 28 years of representing the country. Rising and falling with our national bowling squad family. Thank you Kak Shalin Zulkifli. We pray you will continue succeeding in the future.”

Malaysians expressed their admiration for the legend and wished her luck for her future endeavours. However, they noticed that despite making the country proud multiple times, Shalin has always been underappreciated. For one, the title of “Datuk” is bestowed upon Malaysians who have contributed to the country but where is Shalin’s “Datuk”?

“Give her the “Datuk” title! She really deserves the title of recognition. How much did she contribute to the name of Malaysia? Appreciate the Malaysian Legend!”

One netizen pointed out that artists usually are able to get their title quite easily and even quickly. One such artist is Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and action star, Jackie Chan or more accurately Datuk Shah Rukh Khan and Datuk Jackie Chan who received their Datukship merely for shooting parts of their movie in the country.

Shah Rukh Khan receiving his ‘Datukship’ in 2008.

We have nothing against the actors who are extremely talented in their fields but do they receive the title more than a national athlete?

“Shalin who has made the country proud internationally doesn’t have any title. Artistes who haven’t really contributed much get their Datukship easily. Shalin should be given a title or any reward deserving with her contribution.”

While athletes like Nicol Ann David and Lee Chong Wei have received their Datukship, Shalin is still left without a title? Is it from a lack of exposure towards the athlete or the sport itself? While a title isn’t everything, all that matters is that even after a 28-year-long career, Shalin has been an inspiration and icon to so many Malaysians.  If international artistes can get a title why not our athlete?

 

Also read: “I want to make Malaysia famous!” Athlete Breaks World Record By Climbing 66 Flights Of Stairs in 1 Hour

pjimage 2020 11 19T150039.356

 

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

myanmarft myanmarft
News3 hours ago

M’sia Deploys Nadma Team to Myanmar for Earthquake Relief Operations

Following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake and 6.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar yesterday (March 28), a team of 10 members from...

feat image imigresen kantoi feat image imigresen kantoi
News8 hours ago

KLIA Immigration Officer ‘Kantoi’ Holding 11 Foreign Passports & Allegedly Allowing Illegal Entry, Gets Arrested

Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban recently revealed that an immigration officer was arrested after 11 foreign passports were found kept...

My Post 3 18 My Post 3 18
News21 hours ago

Ipoh Woman Puzzled After Getting a Parking Summons While Her Car Was Parked at Home 

A Malaysian woman was recently left confused when she discovered that she had an unpaid parking summons during a date...

My Post 4 31 My Post 4 31
News22 hours ago

Skyscraper Under Construction in Bangkok Collapses as 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar & Thailand

Myanmar was struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake this afternoon (March 28) and was later hit by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake just...

collage 102 collage 102
News1 day ago

MOE: Students Who Don’t Wear the Jalur Gemilang Badge on Their Uniforms Will NOT Be Punished

In its latest statement today, the Ministry of Education (MOE) clarified that students who don’t wear the Jalur Gemilang flag...

My Post 1 2025 03 28T115633.854 My Post 1 2025 03 28T115633.854
News1 day ago

M’sian Kindergarten Principal Fined RM2,000 for Twisting 6yo Student’s Ear for Writing Letter ‘G’ Wrongly

A kindergarten principal was fined a maximum of RM2,000 by the Sessions Court yesterday (March 27, 2025) in Ampang, Kuala...

feat image badge questino feat image badge questino
News2 days ago

MOE Says Each Student Will Get 2 Free National Flag Badges, Politician Tells Govt to Reveal Project Tender & Cost

Previously, we shared about the new directive by the Ministry of Education (MOE) which makes it compulsory for all students...

feat image vinoth feat image vinoth
News2 days ago

PDRM Arrests Malaysian Preacher Zamri Vinoth for Alleged Seditious Remarks on KL Hindu Temple

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested local preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu for alleged seditious remarks he made regarding...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY