Orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak

Honorific medals given by Governor of Sarawak

The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Governor / Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated. The presentation of the award was usually held at The Astana, the Governor's official residence.

It was categorized into 5 groups, which are:

* Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)
* Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak)
* Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak)
* Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Civil Administration Medal)
* Pingat Jasa Keberanian (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal)

For foreigners who received state orders or medal, the 'Honorary' post-nominal will be added after their name with 'H' (Honorary):

i.e. 'Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Honorary)'-J.B.K.(H)

. Should the award was posthumously awarded to a deceased recipient, the 'Posthumous' post-nominal will be also placed after their name, with 'P', which stands for 'Posthumous':

i.e. Late Tan Sri P. Ramlee's 'Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Posthumous)'-D.A. (P)

## Order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals[edit]

Precedence:[1][2][3][4]

1. | Satria Bintang Sarawak | S.B.S. | Pehin Sri

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2. | Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang | D.P. | Datuk Patinggi
3. | Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang | D.A. | Datuk Amar
4. | Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak | P.N.B.S. | Dato Sri
5. | Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang | P.G.B.K. | Datuk
6. | Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak | D.J.B.S. | Datu
7. | Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak | P.S.B.S. | Dato
8. | Johan Bintang Sarawak | J.B.S. | \--
9. | Johan Bintang Kenyalang | J.B.K. | \--
10. | Johan Perkhidmatan Cemerlang | J.P.C. | \--
11. | Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang | P.P.C. | \--
12. | Pingat Perwira Negeri (Emas) | P.P.N. (Emas) | \--
13. | Pingat Perwira Negeri (Perak) | P.P.N. (Perak) | \--
14. | Pingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa) | P.P.N. (Gangsa) | \--
15. | Pegawai Bintang Sarawak | P.B.S. | \--
16. | Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang | P.B.K. | \--
17. | Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti | P.P.B. | \--
18. | Ahli Bintang Sarawak | A.B.S. | \--
19. | Ahli Bintang Kenyalang | A.B.K. | \--
20. | Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji | P.P.T. | \--
21. | Bentara Bintang Sarawak | B.B.S. | \--

## Orders, decorations, and medals[edit]

### Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)[edit]

See also: Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak

The history of this order could be traced back to the Brooke era, where a similar order was awarded by Rajah Brooke to recognize exceptional service to the Kingdom of Sarawak.[citation needed] However, the order became obsolete when Sarawak became British Crown Colony in 1946. Only in 1964, the Order was revived by the state government, and it was renamed as Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (The Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 1988, the Order was overhauled, and renamed for the second time as 'Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak' (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 2003, in conjunction of the 40th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence, the Satria Bintang Sarawak (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) was instituted, with Former Malaysian PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud became its first recipients.[5] Currently, these were the highest State Order.

There are 7 ranks, which are:

* Satria Bintang Sarawak (S.B.S.) (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) - limited only to 9 recipients at one time. The Recipient of this order receives the title of Pehin Sri.
* Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (P.N.B.S.) (Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) - limited to 175 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of Dato' Sri.
* Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (P.S.B.S.) (Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) - limited to 275 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of 'Dato'.
* Johan Bintang Sarawak (J.B.S.) (Companion of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) - limited to 400 recipients at one time.
* Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (P.B.S.) (Officer of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)
* Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A.B.S.) (Member of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)
* Bentara Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S.) (Herald of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)

Note: Current Order above have no connection with the previous order of the same name.

### Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)[edit]

See also: Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak

There are 6 ranks for the Order above, which are:

* Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (D.P.) (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak) - limited only to 20 recipients at one time. The recipient of this order receives the title of Datuk Patinggi.
* Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (D.A.) (Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak) - limited only to 27 recipients at one time. The recipient of this order receives the title of Datuk Amar.
* Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.) (Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak) - limited to 130 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of Datuk.
* Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.) (Companion of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak) - limited to 150 recipients at one time.
* Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.) (Officer of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)
* Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.) (Member of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)

### Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (D.J.B.S.) (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak)[edit]

See also: Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak

This order only have one rank, and it is awarded to those who rendered exceptional services to the state. This Order is limited to 100 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award (both male and female) receives the title Datu

### Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Civil Administration Medal)[edit]

See also: Civil Administration Medal (Sarawak)

This medal is awarded to those who rendered exceptional services to the state or Federal Government in Civil Service. There are 4 ranks, which are:

* Johan Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (J.P.C.) (Companion of the Distinguished Service) - Newly instituted in 2010, and its first recipient was Special Administrative Officer in the Chief Minister's Department, Mohamad Abdul Rahman.[6]
* Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Emas) (P.P.C.) (Distinguished Service Medal - Gold)
* Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (Perak) (P.P.B.) (Meritorious Service Medal - Silver)
* Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (Gangsa) (P.P.T.) (Commendable Service Medal - Bronze)

### Pingat Jasa Keberanian (Gallantry Service Medal)[edit]

This medal is awarded to the men and woman who served in the Armed Forces or Royal Malaysian Police, and performed an exceptional bravery and sacrifice in Sarawak. There are 3 ranks in this medal, which are:

* Pingat Perwira Negeri (Emas) (Medal of the Defender of the State - Gold)
* Pingat Perwira Negeri (Perak) (Medal of the Defender of the State - Silver)
* Pingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa) (Medal of the Defender of the State - Bronze)

During the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Governor's Birthday on 14 September 2013,3 personnel were awarded with the Pingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa).[7]

### Other orders and medals[edit]

State orders

* The Most Excellent Order of the Star of Sarawak (1928–1946). There are 3 classes, which are:

* 1st Class : Master (M.S.S.)
* 2nd Class : Companion (C.S.S.)
* 3rd Class : Officer (O.S.S.)

* Darjah Paduka Seri Sarawak (D.P.S.S.) (Most Eminent Order of the Most Esteemed Star of Sarawak):(1983–1988)-dormant since 1988

Medals

* Pingat Bakti Jubli Perak (Silver Jubilee Service Medal) - in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Sarawak Independence within Malaysia in 1988.
* Pingat Peringatan Delima (Ruby Commemoration Medal) - in commemoration of Ruby Jubilee of Sarawak Independence within Malaysia in 2003.
* Pingat Peringatan Jubli Emas Kemerdekaan (Golden Jubilee Commemorative Independence Medal) - in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Sarawak Independence within Malaysia in 2013.There are 4 categories of the medal, which is:

*     * 'Pengasas Pejuang Kemerdekaan (P.P.K.)', where the Governor of Sarawak and 5 others are the recipient of it during the investiture ceremony at Astana Negeri, on 16 September 2013.[8]
* 'Pingat Cemerlang Jubli Emas (P.C.E.)'
* 'Pingat Bakti Jubli Emas (P.B.E.)'
* 'Pingat Terpuji Jubli Emas (P.T.E.)'
* Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia (Loyal Service Medal) - awarded to those who performed excellence and loyal service to the State Government for 20 continuous years, or 25 years of accumulated Service. Formerly known as:

*     * 'Long Service Decoration' (1928–1946),
* 'Long Service Badge' (1946–1963),
* 'Long Service Medal' (1963–1973), and
* 'Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama' (1973–1996).

The Medals was usually presented by the Chief Minister, in presence of the State Secretary, at a ceremony.

* Sarawak Centenary Medal (1941) - Awarded in honor of the Centenary of Sarawak, in 1941.
* Sarawak Good Service Medal (Civilian & Military) (1928–1946). Made obsolete in 1946.
* Sarawak Conspicuous Bravery Medal (Made obsolete in 1946)
* Police Long Service Medal (Made obsolete in 1946)

## See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ribbon bars of Sarawak.

* Orders, decorations, and medals of the Malaysian states and federal territories#Sarawak
* List of post-nominal letters (Sarawak)

## References[edit]

1. ^ Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Sarawak
2. ^ Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Sarawak Part 2
3. ^ Sarawak decorations & Precedence Order Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
4. ^ Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sarawak
5. ^ "Ketua Menteri Dapat Gelaran Pehin Sri". Rakan Sarawak. 9 February 2003. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
6. ^ "TYT confers state awards,medals to 107 recipients". New Sarawak Tribune. 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
7. ^ "Muhyiddin heads list of TYT birthday award recipients". The Borneo Post. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
8. ^ "TYT,5 others conferred special 'PPK' award". The Borneo Post. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.

## External links[edit]

* Sarawak State Orders,Decorations & Medals List,Public Relations & Corporate Affairs Division,Sarawak Chief Minister's Department (Bahasa Malaysia)[permanent dead link]
* Antonio Pietro Barrio, Sarawak State Orders & Medals ribbons (2001)

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Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia

Federal orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertuan Agong

| Orders|

* Grand Knight of Valour
* Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia
* Order of the Crown of the Realm
* Order of the Defender of the Realm
* Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
* Order of Merit
* Order of Meritorious Service
* Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia
* Malaysian Commemorative Medal

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Military orders, decorations, and medals:|

* Order of Military Service
* Star of the Commander of Valour
* Federation Gallantry Star
* Air Force Medal
* Medal of Merit
* Active Service Medal
* Loyal Service Medal
* General Service Medal
* United Nations Medal
* Malaysian Service Medal

Police orders, decorations, and medals:|

* Order of Police Heroism
* Police Gallantry Medal
* Presentation of Police Colours Medal

Federal Territories orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Federal Territories

| Orders|

* Order of the Territorial Crown

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State orders, decorations, and medals presented by Malay Sultans

Johor

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Johor
* Order of the Crown of Johor
* Order of Loyalty of Sultan Ismail of Johor
* Order of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor

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Stars and medals|

* Iron Medal of Valor and Meritorious Conduct
* Medal for Long and Meritorious Service
* Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct
* Sultan Abu Bakar Medal
* Sultan Ibrahim Medal
* Star of Sultan Ismail
* Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Medal
* Sultan Ibrahim Wedding Medal
* Sultan Ibrahim Diamond Jubilee Medal
* Sultan Ibrahim Memorial Medal
* Sultan Ismail Coronation Medal
* Sultan Iskandar Coronation Medal

Kedah

| Orders and Major Stars|

* State of Kedah Star of Valour
* Royal Family Order of Kedah
* Halimi Family Order of Kedah
* Kedah Supreme Order of Merit
* Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa
* State of Kedah Star of Gallantry
* Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah
* Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah
* Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
* Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah

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Stars and medals|

* State of Kedah Gallantry Medal
* Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service
* State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star
* Justice of the Peace of Kedah
* State of Kedah Distinguished Service Medal
* Public Service Star
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Jerai Star for Vigour
* Jerai Medal for Excellent Vigour
* Long Service and Good Conduct Star
* Kedah Police Medal
* Faithful Service Medal
* Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
* Installation Medal 1943
* Installation Medal 1959
* Silver Jubilee Remembrance Medal
* Golden Jubilee Remembrance Medal

Kelantan

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Kelantan (Star of Yunus)
* Order of the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Muhammad)
* Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Ismail)
* Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (Star of Yahya Petra)
* Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Ibrahim)
* Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Petra)
* Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior

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Stars and medals|

* Crown of Kelantan Decoration
* Sri Kelantan Decoration
* Ahli Kelantan Decoration
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Medal of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan
* Loyal Service Medal
* Good Conduct Medal
* State Council Inauguration Commemorative Medal 1939
* Sultan Ibrahim IV Coronation Medal
* Sultan Yahya Petra Coronation Medal
* Sultan Ismail Petra Coronation Medal
* Silver Jubilee Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal

Negeri Sembilan

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan
* Order of Negeri Sembilan
* Royal Family Order of Yamtuan Radin Sunnah
* Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan
* Order of Loyalty of Tuanku Muhriz
* Order of Loyal Service to Negeri Sembilan
* Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar
* Distinguished Conduct Order

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Stars and medals|

* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Conspicuous Conduct Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Medal for Outstanding Public Service
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Long Service Medal
* Defence Medal
* Installation Medal 1961
* Installation Medal 1968
* Silver Jubilee Medal

Pahang

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Pahang
* Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang
* Grand Royal Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang
* Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang
* Order of the Crown of Pahang

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Stars and medals|

* Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Service Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Silver Jubilee Medal (1957)
* Silver Jubilee Medal (1999)
* Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Installation Medal

Perak

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Perak
* Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak
* Azlanii Royal Family Order
* Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State)
* Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris)
* Order of the Perak State Crown

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Stars and medals|

* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Long Service Medal

Perlis

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Perlis
* Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail
* Order of Dato’ Bendahara Sri Jamalullail
* Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail
* Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis
* Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail
* Order of the Crown of Perlis (Star of Safi)
* Order for Dato’ Titleholders

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Stars and medals|

* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Meritorious Conduct Medal
* Long Service Medal

Selangor

| Orders|

* Royal Family Order of Selangor
* Order of the Crown of Selangor
* Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah
* Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

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Stars and medals|

* Distinguished Service Star
* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Distinguished Service Medal
* Selangor Service Medal
* Coronation Medal 2003
* Coronation Medal 1961
* Silver Jubilee Medal 1985

Terengganu

| Orders|

* Supreme Royal Family Order of Terengganu
* Royal Family Order of Terengganu
* Family Order of Terengganu
* Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu
* Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu
* Order of the Crown of Terengganu

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Stars and medals|

* Conspicuous Gallantry Star
* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Service Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Long Service and Good Conduct Star
* Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
* Jubilee Medal
* Defence Medal
* Installation Medal 1970
* Installation Medal 1998

State orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertua Negeri

Malacca

| Orders|

* Premier and Faithful Exalted Order of Malacca
* Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca
* Exalted Order of Malacca

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Stars and medals|

* Distinguished Service Star
* Justice of the Peace
* Supreme Gallantry Star
* Commendable Service Star
* Brilliant Service Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Government Service Medal
* Long Service Medal

Penang

| Orders|

* Order of the Defender of the State

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Stars and medals|

* Distinguished Service Star
* Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
* Distinguished Conduct Medal
* Meritorious Service Medal
* Community Service Medal
* Loyal Service Medal

Sabah

| Orders|

* Order of Kinabalu

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Sarawak

| Orders|

* Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak
* Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak
* Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak
* Civil Administration Medal
* Order of the Star of Sarawak

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Stars and medals|

* Gallantry Service Medal

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