Shake was conferred the title of Datuk in 1979 by the late Sultan Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim of Johore on the latter's request, in grateful appreciation for "bringing Malaysia to the attention of the world".
Shake was conferred a Datoship in 1979 by the late Sultan Ismail Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. The King of JOHOR called him home and bestowed the title of "(Dato)" or Sir on the singer, in grateful appreciation for "bringing Malaysia to the attention of the world".