The Kelantan order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Kelantan. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.
Order of precedence in Kelantan is as follows:[1]
No. | Description |
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1 | the Sultan |
2 | the Sultanah |
3 | the Tengku Mahkota |
4 | the Che Puan Mahkota |
5 | the Sultan's Mother |
6 | the Tengku Bendahara |
7 | the Sultan's children |
8 | the Menteri Besar |
9 | Members of the Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Kelantan (DK) |
10 | the Tengku Temenggong |
11 | the Tengku Laksamana |
12 | the Tengku Panglima Raja |
13 | Deputy to the Menteri Besar |
14 | Judges of the High Court |
15 | 'Speaker of the Legislative Assembly |
16 | State Secretary |
17 | (obsoleted) |
18 | State Legal Adviser |
19 | State Financial Officer |
20 | Members of the Executive Council |
21 | State Mufti |
22 | Members of the Legislative Assembly |
23 | (obsoleted) |
24 | the Kerabat Bergelar |
25 | the Dato' Bergelar |
26 | Chief of Ceremonies |
27 | the Orang Besar Negeri |
28 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPMK) |
29 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) |
30 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (SPSK) |
31 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) |
32 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) |
33 | The Kerabat |
34 | Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) |
35 | Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (DJMK) |
36 | Knight Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (DPSK) |
37 | Knight Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (DPKK) |
38 | Knight Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (DPJK) |
39 | Members of the Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior (PYGP) |
40 | Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (PMK) |
41 | Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (JMK) |
42 | Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (PSK) |
43 | Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (PKK) |
44 | Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (PJK) |
45 | Officers of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (BSK) |
46 | Officers of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (BJK) |
47 | Members of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (ASK) |
48 | Members of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (AJK) |
49 | Members of the State Public Service Commission |
50 | Head of Departments |
51 | State Administrative Officers |
52 | Officers equivalent to Grade 41 and above |
53 | Assistant Head of Departments |
54 | Members of State Stars |
55 | Justices of the Peace |
56 | Officers equivalent to Grade 29 and above |
57 | Members of State Medals |