Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia

The awards system of Malaysia was created after formation of Malaysia. The awards system came to exist earlier during Federation of Malaya. During the British colonial times, awards were given under the British award system. Johor was the first state to institute its own awards on 31 July 1880. Then, the other Malay states did the same.

The awards system consists two levels, the Federal Awards and State Awards.

Federal Awards

The Federal Awards are awards given by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong for the military,police and civilians for service and special contributions to the country.

Honorary medals

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Warrior of Extreme Valour Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa	SP	29 July 1960	Extreme courage and life-risking in combat.
	Order of the Royal House of Malaysia Darjah Kerabat Diraja Malaysia	DKM	18 April 1966	Coronation as the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
	Order of the Crown of the Realm Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara	DMN	16 August 1958	State rulers and their wives.
	Order of the Defender of the Realm Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara	Knight Grand Commander (SMN)	16 August 1958	Meritorious service to the country.
		Knight Commander (PMN)
		Commander (JMN) Officer (KMN) Member (AMN)
	Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Mahkota Malaysia	Grand Commander (SSM)	15 April 1966	Honourable service to the country.
		Commander (PSM)
		Companion (JSM)
	Order of Merit Darjah Bakti	DB	26 June 1975	Significant contribution in art, music, sports, science, or humanity.
	Order of Distinguished Service Darjah Yang Mulia Jasa Negara	PJN	2 May 1995	Distinguished Service
	Order of the Royal Household Darjah Yang Amat Dihormati Setia Diraja	Knight (PSD) Companion (JSD) Officer (KSD) Member (BSD)	3 September 1965	Showing undivided loyalty to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.
	Malaysian Commemorative Medal Pingat Peringatan Malaysia	Gold (PPM) Silver (PPM) Bronze (PPM)	1965	Meritorious service in the formation of Malaysia.

Military medals

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Order of Military Service Darjah Kepahlawanan Angkatan Tentera	Knight Grand Commander (PGAT) Knight Commander (PSAT) Commander (PAT) Officer (KAT) Member (BAT)	16 September 1983	Exceptional services in the Malaysian Armed Forces.
	Star of the Commander of Valour Panglima Gagah Berani	PGB	29 July 1960	Extreme courage and gallantry in combat
	Federation Gallantry Star Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan	JPP	29 July 1960	Extreme courage and gallantry in combat
	Air Force Medal Pingat Tentera Udara	PTU	17 July 1968	Members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
	Medal of Merit Pingat Kebaktian	PK	17 July 1968	Long service and good conduct.
	Active Service Medal Pingat Khidmat Berbakti	PKB	29 July 1960	Long service and good conduct.
	Loyal Service Medal Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia	PPS	29 July 1960	Loyal to the military.
	General Service Medal Pingat Perkhidmatan Am	PPA	29 July 1960	For helping a civilian.
	United Nations Service Medal in the Congo Pingat Perkhidmatan Pertubahan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu di Congo	UNSMC	1994	Soldiers participated during United Nations Operation in the Congo
	Malaysian Service Medal Pingat Jasa Malaysia	PJM	3 March 2004	Soldiers, British and Commonwealth soldiers participated during Malayan Emergency and Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation

Police medals

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Order of Police Heroism Darjah Kebesaran Polis	Knight Grand Commander (PGBPP) Knight Commander (PSPP) Commander (PPP) Officer (KPP) Member (BPP)	1993	Exceptional services in Royal Malaysian Police
	Police Gallantry Medal Pingat Keberanian Polis	PKP	1993	Taking life-risking situations.
	Presentation of Police Colours Medal Pingat Keanugerahan	PK	1993	Participated in the parade during Police Day.

State Awards

The State Awards are awards given by state rulers. Johor was the first state to have its own awards on 31 July 1886. Later, the other Malay states do the same.

Federal Territories

See also Federal Territory Day

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Order of Crown Territory Seri Utama Mahkota Wilayah	Chief Knight Grand Commander (SUMW)	2008	Contributions to the territory.
		Knight Grand Commander (SMW)
		Knight Commander (PMW)
		Commander (JMW)
		Officer (KMW)
		Member (AMW)
	Crown Territory Medal Pingat Pangkuan Mahkota Wilayah	PPW	2008	Contributions to the territory.

Non royal states

Sabah

Sabah has only one award conferred by the Government of Sabah through the Governor.

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Order of Kinabalu Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu	Grand Commander (SPDK)	9 October 1963	Outstanding services for Sabah
		Commander (PGDK)
		Companion (ASDK)
		Member (ADK)
		Certificate of Honour (SK)

Sarawak

See also Sarawak state orders, decorations and medals

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak	Knight Grand Commander (SBS)	10 July 1964	Exceptional service by the people of Sarawak
		Knight Commander (PNBS)
		Commander (PSBS)
		Companion (JBS) Officer (PBS) Member (ABS) Herald (BBS)
	Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak	Knight Grand Commander (DP)	1970	Significant contributions
		Knight Commander (DA)
		Commander (PGPK)
		Companion (JBK)
		Officer (PBK)
		Member (ABK)
	Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak	DJBS	1997	Exemplary service to the State
	Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak	Companion (JPC)	1973	Exceptional service by Civil Servants.
		Gold (PPC) Silver (PPB) Bronze (PPT)
	Gallantry Service Medal Pingat Jasa Keberanian	Gold Silver Bronze	1993	Extreme bravery during wartime.

Sultanate of Johor

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Royal Family Order of Johor Darjah Kerabat Johor	First Class (DKI) Second Class (DKII)	31 July 1886	Meritorious contributions.
	Order of the Crown of Johor Seri Paduka Mahkota Johor	Knight Grand Commander (SPMJ) Grand Commander (DPMJ) Companion (SMJ)	31 July 1886	Showing loyalty and meticulous service.
	Order of the Loyalty of Sultan Ismail Seri Setia Sultan Ismail Johor	Knight Grand Commander (SSIJ) Knight Commander (DSIJ) Companion (SIJ)	28 October 1974	Contributions during the reign of Sultan Ismail.
	Iron Medal of Valor Pingat Besi Kerana Keberanian Dan Jasa	First Class (PBI) Second Class (PBII)	17 September 1958	Acts of supreme valour.
	Long Service Medal Pingat Lama Dan Baik Dalam Pekerjaan	PLP	17 September 1922	Only for Police and Civil Service.
	Meritorious Service Medal Pingat Lama Dan Baik Dalam Pekerjaan	PJP	1923	Police and Civil Servants.
	Sultan Abu Bakar Coronation Medal Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Abu Bakar	Silver (PABS)	31 July 1886	Coronation of Abu Bakar as Sultan of Johor.
	Sultan Ibrahim Coronation Medal Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Ibrahim	Gold (PSI) Silver (PSI) Bronze (PSI)	2 November 1895	Coronation of Ibrahim as Sultan of Johor
	Sultan Ibrahim Wedding Medal Pingat Perkahwinan Sultan Ibrahim	Silver	15 October 1930	During the Wedding of Sultan Ibrahim.
	Sultan Ibrahim Diamond Jubilee Medal Pingat Jubli Intan Sultan Ibrahim	Gold Silver Bronze	1955	Commemoration of Sultan Ibrahim Diamond Jubilee
	Sultan Ismail Coronation Medal Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Ismail	Gold Silver	10 February 1960	Coronation of Ismail as Sultan of Johor
	Star of Sultan Ismail Bintang Sultan Ismail	Gold (BSI) Silver (BSI)	28 October 1977	During the reign of Sultan Ismail
	Sultan Iskandar Coronation Medal Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Iskandar	Gold Silver Bronze	11 May 1982	Coronation of Iskandar as Sultan of Johor

Sultanate of Kedah

See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Kedah and List of post-nominal letters (Kedah)

The State of Kedah Star of Valour - Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 as a reward for acts of supreme valour performed by the military or civilians in circumstances of extreme danger during peacetime or war.
• Awarded in one class only, bronze star - BKK

The Most Illustrious Family Order of Kedah - Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Mulia Kedah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 21 February 1964.
• Awarded in one class, Darjah Kerabat or member - DK

The Most Illustrious Halimi Family Order of Kedah - Darjah Kerabat Halimi Yang Amat Mulia Kedah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah in January 1973.
• Awarded in one class Darjah Kerabat Halimi or member - DKH

The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit - Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah

• founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 17 November 1953 (or 30 October 1952).
• Awarded in one class only - limited to three living recipients - KOM

The Most Esteemed Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa - Darjah Utama Sri Mahawangsa Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah in 2005 .
• Awarded in one class only - member - DMK

The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry - Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 as a reward for conspicuous acts of gallantry by the military, police or civilians, but of a standard less than the Star of Valour.
• Awarded in one class only, silver star - BPK

The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 21 February 1964.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka - SPMK
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMK
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SMK
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMK

The Illustrious Royal Order of Loyalty - Darjah Yang Mulia Setia di-Raja

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 21 September 1973.
• Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia - SSDK
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato' Setia - DSDK,
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SDK

Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah in 2008 .
• Awarded in one class
  • 1. Grand Commander or Sri - SHMS

The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah - Darjah Yang Mulia Sri Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 15 July 1983.
• Awarded in three classes
  • 1. Knight Commander or Datuk Sri Paduka - DHMS
  • 2. Companion or Setia - SMS
  • 3. Star or Bintang - BMS

The Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah - Darjah Kebesaran Gemilang Sri Mahkota Kedah

• founded by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah in January 2001.
• Awarded in three classes
  • 1. Knight Commander or Dato' Wira - DGMK
  • 2. Companion or Setia - GMK
  • 3. Member or Ahli - AGK

The State of Kedah Gallantry Medal - Pingat Untuk Perkasa Negeri Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward acts of gallantry by non-commissioned officers and men of the security forces and police.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PPK

The Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service - Pingat Sultan Badlishah Kerana Ta'at Setia

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward acts of loyalty, faithful service or gallantry directly connected to the person of the sultan.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PSB

The State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star - Bintang Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward distinguished services to the state of Kedah.
• Awarded in a single class, an eight pointed silver star - BCK

Although engraved "Kedah, For Distinguished Service" this decoration is also called Bintang Perkhidmatan Cemerlang or the Excellent Service Star.

The Justice of Peace - Jaksa Pendamai Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 1953
• Awarded in a single class, JP

The State of Kedah Distinguished Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri Kedah

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward distinguished services to the state of Kedah.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PCK

Although engraved "Kedah, For Distinguished Service" this decoration is also called Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang or the Excellent Service Medal.

The Public Service Star - Bintang Kebaktian Masyarakat

• instituted by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 21 January 1973 as a reward for community service by those not in government employ.
• Awarded in a single class, silver star - BKM

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Yang Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward services in the furtherance of the prosperity of the state or for substantial acts of public charity.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PJK

The Jerai Star for Vigour - Bintang Semangat Jerai

• instituted by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah to reward those who have overcome adversity or dissability with spirit, enthusiasm, vigour and a zest for life.
• Awarded in a single class - BSJ

The Jerai Medal for Excellent Vigour - Pingat Cemerlang Semangat Jerai

• instituted by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah to reward achievement in a variety of areas of public endeavour, including sport, the arts and entertainment.
• Awarded in a single class, Ahli or Member - ASJ

The Long Service and Good Conduct Star - Bintang Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan Baik

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward twenty-one years of continuous long service and good conduct in state service, at the level of officer or executive, or above.
• Awarded in a single class, six pointed silver star - BPL

The Kedah Police Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama Polis

• instituted by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah on 23 May 1931 as a reward for long and distinguished services in the Kedah state police.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal (PLP). Obsolete 1952.

The Faithful Service Medal - Pingat Untuk Pekerja'an Ta'at Setia

• instituted by Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah on 23 May 1931 as a reward for long and faithful services to the Sultan and State of Kedah.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal. Made obsolete in 1952, when living recipients were required to exchange their medals for the new Long Service and Good Conduct Star or Medal.

The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Pingat Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan Baik

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952 to reward twenty-one years of continuous long service and good conduct in state service, at the non-executive level or below.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PPL

Installation Medal 1943 - Pingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1943

• instituted by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah to commemorate his installation as Sultan in 1943.
• Awarded in two classs, silver-gilt and silver medals.

Installation Medal 1959 - Pingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1959

• instituted by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 26 February 1959 to commemorate his installation as Sultan.
• Awarded in two classs, silver-gilt and silver medals.

The Silver Jubilee Remembrance Medal - Pingat Peringatan Jubli Perak

• instituted by Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah of Kedah on 1983 to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his installation as Sultan.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PPJP

Sultanate of Kelantan

Ribbon	Name (English/Malay)	Ranks / Letters	Instituted	Awarded to/for
	Royal Family Order (Al-Yunusi Star) Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Mulia (Bintang Al-Yunusi)	DK	1916	Meritorious contributions.
	Order of the Crown of Kelantan (Al-Muhammadi Star) Seri Paduka Mahkota Kelantan (Bintang Al-Muhammadi)	Knight Grand Commander (SPMK) Grand Commander (DPMK) Companion (PMK)	1916	Showing loyalty and meticulous service.
File:Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan ribbon.gif	Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (Al-Ismaili Star) Seri Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan (Bintang Al-Ismaili)	Knight Grand Commander (SJMK) Grand Commander (DJMK) Companion (JMK)	1925	Taking life-risking situations.
	Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (Al-Ibrahimi Star) Seri Paduka Setia Mahkota Kelantan (Bintang Al-Ibrahimi)	Knight Grand Commander (SPSK) Knight Commander (DPSK) Companion (PSK) Office (BSK) Member (ASK)	1967	Loyalist in the state.
File:Yahyawi Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPKK).gif	Yahyawi Order of the Crown of Kelantan (Al-Yahyawi Star) Seri Kesateria Mahkota Kelantan (Bintang Al-Yahyawi)	Grand Knight Commander (SPKK)	1967	Those who being loyal to the state.
File:Yahyawi Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPKK and PKK).gif		Knight Commander (DPKK) Companion (PKK)
	Medal of the Crown of Kelantan Seri Mahkota Kelantan	SMK	1916	Contributions to the state.
	Grand Medal of Kelantan Seri Kelantan	SK	1916	Being highly productive.
	Medal of Kelantan Ahli Kelantan	AK	1925	Being productive.
	Medal of Honour Pingat Bakti	PB	1925	Civil services.
	Medal of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan Pingat Setia Mahkota Kelantan	PS	1967	Civil services.
	Medal of Loyalty Pingat Taat	PT	1925	Civil services.
	Good Conduct Medal Pingat Perangai Baik	PPB	1925	Long service and good conduct.
	State Council Opening Commemorative Medal 1939 Pingat Peringatan Pembukaan Dewan Tinggi 1939	PPD	1939	Those who involved in the Opening of State Council.
	Sultan Ibrahim IV Coronation Medal Pingat Pertabalan Sultan Ibrahim IV	PPI	1944	Those who involved in the Coronation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim IV
	Sultan Yahya Petra Coronation Medal Pingat Pertabalan Sultan Yahya Petra	PPY	1964	Those who involved in the Coronation Ceremony of Sultan Yahya Petra
	Silver Jubilee Medal Pingat Jubli Perak	PJP	1980	During the reign of Sultan Ismail Petra
	Meritorious Service Medal Pingat Kebaktian Perkhidmatan	PKP	Unknown	Long service and good conduct.

Sultanate of Negeri Sembilan

The Most Illustrious Royal Family Order of Negri Sembilan - Darjah Kerabat Negri Sembilan Yang Amat di-Mulia

• founded by Tuanku Ja’afar on 24 May 1979.
• Awarded in a single class to Heads of State and their consorts - DKNS

The Order of Negri Sembilan - Darjah Negri Sembilan

• founded by Tuanku Ja’afar on 24 May 1979 as a single class award.
• Expanded and re-organized by Tuanku Muhriz in 2010 into two degrees
  • 1. Paramount or Tertinggi - limited to the rulers of the constituent negri - DTNS
  • 2. Illustrious or Mulia - limited to the consorts of the rulers - DMNS

The Royal Family Order of Yam Tuan Radin Sunnah - Darjah Kerabat Yam Tuan Radin Sunnah

• founded by Tuanku Ja’afar on 24 May 1979.
• Awarded in a single class to legitimate members of the Royal Family descended from Yam Tuan Radin Sunnah - DKYR

The Most Esteemed Loyal Order of Negri Sembilan - Darjah Setia Negeri Sembilan Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Tuanku Ja’afar on 24 May 1979 as a general order of merit to reward and recognise loyal service to the state in all fields of endeavour.
• Re-organized with new insignia by Tuanku Muhriz in 2010. Awarded in four classes :
  • 1. Principal Grand Knight or Dato’ Sri Utama - SUNS (previously Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka -SPNS )
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - DPNS (previously Knight Companion or Dato’ Setia - DSNS )
  • 3. Companion - DNS
  • 4. Member or Ahli - ANS

The Loyal Order of Tuanku Muhriz - Darjah Setia Tuanku Muhriz

• founded by Tuanku Muhriz on 14 January 2010 to supersede the Loyal Order of Tuanku Ja’afar and to recognise and reward loyal and meritorious service to the reigning YDP.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Grand Knight of the Most Conspicuous Loyal Order of Tuanku Muhriz - Darjah Sri Setia Tuanku Muhriz Yang Amat Terbilang
    • with the personal title of Dato’ Sri - SSTM,
  • 2. Knight of the Most Meritorious Loyal Order of Tuanku Muhriz - Darjah Setia Tuanku Muhriz Yang Amat Gemilang
    • with the personal title of Dato’ - DSTM
  • 3. Companion - DTM
  • 4. Associate or Setiawan - STM
  • 5. and a medal  : Heraldic Medal or Pingat Bentara - BTM

The Loyal Service Order of Negri Sembilan - Darjah Setia Bakti Negri Sembilan

• founded by Tuanku Muhriz on 14 January 2010 to recognise and reward loyal service to the YDP and state of Negri Sembilan in the fields of politics, business or meritorious service by distinguished individuals.
• Awarded in a single class, Knight or Dato’ - DBNS

The Most Blessed Grand Order of Tuanku Ja’afar - Darjah Kebesaran Sri Tuanku Ja’afar Yang Amat Terpuji

• founded by Tuanku Ja’afar on 18 July 1984 to reward loyal service to the YDP and to recognise meritorious service.
• Awarded in two classes (Obsolete 14 January 2010) :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka - SPTJ
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - DPTJ

The Distinguished Conduct Order - Darjah Pekerti Terpileh

• founded by Tuanku Muhriz as a reward of merit for federal or state civil servants who have displayed distinguished conduct within their profession or occupation.
• Awarded in a single class - DPT

Sultanate of Pahang

The Most Illustrious Royal Family Order of Pahang - Darjah Kerabat Yang Maha Mulia Utama Kerabat di-Raja Pahang

• founded by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah on 24 October 1977.
• Awarded in one class, Member or Ahli - DKP

The Most Esteemed Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang - Darjah Kerabat Sri Indra Mahkota Pahang Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 25 May 1967.
• Awarded in two classes class
  • 1. Member 1st class - DK I
  • 2. Member 2nd class - DK II

The Grand Royal Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang - Darjah Sri Diraja Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang

• founded by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah on 23 October 2010 in commemoration of his eightieth birthday.
• Awarded in a single class, Grand Royal Knight or Dato’ Sri di-Raja - SDSA

The Most Illustrious Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang - Darjah Kebesaran Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah on 24 October 1977.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Grand Knight or Datuk Sri - SSAP
  • 2. Knight Companion or Datuk Setia - DSAP
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SAP
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AAP

The Esteemed Order of the Crown of Pahang - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Pahang Yang di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 27 December 1968.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Grand Knight or Datuk Sri - SIMP
  • 2. Knight Companion or Datuk Setia - DIMP
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SMP
  • 4. Member Ahli - AMP

The Gallantry Medal - Pingat Gagah Pewira

• instituted by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 17 October 1951 to reward conspicuous acts of gallantry of the highest order.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PGP

The Distinguished Service Medal - Pingat Khidmat Cemerlang

• instituted by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah on 20 October 1985 as a reward for long and distinguished services to the state.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PKC

The Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji

• instituted by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 17 October 1951 as a reward for distinguished conduct in the service of the state.
• Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - PKT

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 17 October 1951 as a reward for long and meritorious services to the state.
• Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - PJK

Silver Jubilee Medal - Pingat Jubilee Perak Pahang

• instituted by Sultan Sir Abu Bakar Riayat ud-din al-Mu'azzam Shah on 29 May 1957 in commemoration of his twenty-five years as sultan.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PJP

Silver Jubilee Medal - Pingat Jubilee Perak Pahang

• instituted by Sultan Ahmad Shah in 1999 to commemorate his twenty-five years as sultan.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PJP, 1999

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Installation Medal - Pingat Pertabalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

• instituted to commemorate the installation of the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, as the seventh King of Malaysia on 10 July 1980.
• Awarded in three classes of medals, gold, silver and bronze.

Sultanate of Perak

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order - Darjah Kerabat di-Raja Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 12 December 1957.
• Awarded in one class only, conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal houses - DK

The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah - Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Azalan Shah in 2000. Conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal Houses and for distinguished services to the Sultan.
• Awarded in :
  • a superior class - restricted to Royalty - Darjah Kerabat Sultan Azlan - DKSA
  • an ordinary class Datuk Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan - SPSA

The Most Illustrious Order of the Perak Sword of State "Cura Si Manja Kini" - Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia Cura Si Manja Kini

• founded by Sultan Idris II al-Mutawakil Allahahi Shah Afifu'llah on 15 September 1969.
• Awarded in three classes and the fourth class was instituted on 19 April 1989 :
  • 1. Grand Knight or Datuk Sri - SPCM
  • 2. Knight or Datuk - DPCM
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - PCM
  • 4. Member or Ahli - ACM

The Most Valliant Order of the Perak State Kris "Taming Sari" - Darjah Kebesaran Taming Sari Negeri Perak Yang Amat Perkasa

• founded by Sultan Idris II al-Mutawakil Allahahi Shah Afifu'llah in 1977.
• Awarded to military and police personnel in six classes
  • 1. Datuk Sri Panglima - SPTS
  • 2. Datuk Pahlawan - DPTS
  • 3. Pirwira (Paduka) - PTS
  • 4. Hulubalang - HTS
  • 5. Kshatriya - KTS
  • 6. Perajurit (Ahli) - ATS

The Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 12 December 1957.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Datuk Sri Paduka - SPMP
  • 2. Knight Commander or Datuk Paduka - DPMP
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - PMP
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMP

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

• instituted by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 15 January 1951 as a reward for conspicuous gallantry and heroism. Awarded in a single class, originally a silver medal similar to the design of the PPT but now a four-pointed enamelled star (PKH). Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of gallantry.

The Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 15 January 1951 to reward conspicuous bravery.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - PPT.
• Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of bravery.

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 15 January 1951 to reward meritorious public service in state employ.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - PJK

The Long Service Medal - Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan

• instituted by Sultan Idris al-Mutawakil Allahi Shah on 15 September 1969 to reward long service in state employ of at least twenty-five years continuous duration.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - PLP

Sultanate of Perlis

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perlis - Darjah Kerabat di-Raja Perlis Yang Amat Amat di-Hormati

• instituted by Raja Syed Siraj ud-din on 17 May 2001.
• Awarded in a single class, without any title attached and at the personal discretion of the ruler - DKP

Most Esteemed Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail - Darjah Kerabat Perlis Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Raja Syed Putra on 21 September 1965 as a family order limited to members of the Perlis and allied Royal families.
• Awarded in a single class, Darjah Kerabat - DK

The Order of Dato Bendahara Sri Jamal ul-Lail - Darjah Kebesaran Dato' Bendahara Sri Jamal ul-Lail

• founded by Raja Syed Siraj ud-din in 2006 as a special decoration of honour for distinguished statesmen.
• Awarded in a single class with the personal title of Dato’ Sri di-Raja Bendahara Negara - DBSJ

The Most Esteemed Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamal ul-Lail - Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Raja Siraj ud-din on 22 June 1995.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia with the title of Dato' Sri di Raja - SSPJ
  • 2. Knight Companion Dato' Setia - DSPJ
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka-DPPJ

Made obsolete in 2001 but appointments revived in 2007.

The Most Esteemed Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Siraj ud-din Jamal ul-Lail - Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Raja Syed Siraj ud-din in 2001 and awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Sri Setia with the title of Dato' Sri di Raja - SSSJ
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato' Setia - DSSJ
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato' Setia Panglima - DSPJ

The Order of Prince Syed Siraj ud-din Jamal ul-Lail of Perlis - Darjah Kebesaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Perlis

• founded by Raja Syed Siraj ud-din in 2005 and awarded in four classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Setia Paduka with the title of Dato' Sri di Raja-SPSJ,
  • 2. Dato' Wira - DWSJ
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato' Panglima - DSPJ
  • 4. Companion or Sri - SSP

The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Perlis, the Star of Safi - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Perlis Yang Amat Mulia, Bintang al-Safi

• founded by Raja Syed Putra on 21 September 1965.
• Awarded in four classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka with the title of Dato' Sri di Raja - SPMP
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMP
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SMP
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMP

A silver medal (Pingat - PMP) was instituted on 22 June 1995 to recognise the services of grade 3 departmental heads and community leaders of equivalent rank.

The Order for Dato’ Titleholders - Darjah Dato’ Bergeler

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 27 December 1987 to accompany the award of certain titular honours, namely:

Dato' Kurnia Bakti Dato' Indera Perkasa. Dato' Indera Dewa. Dato' Indera Jaya. Dato' Indera Pahlawan.

Dato' Lela Perkasa. Dato' Alim Panglima. Dato' Kaya Bakti. Dato' Setia Jaya. Dato' Alim Setia.

Awarded in a single class, a silver-gilt badge enamelled in blue suspended from a broad, blue, silk riband with a gold central band, worn in the same manner as the sash of a grand cross.

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 to reward conspicuous acts of gallantry of the highest order.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PKH

The Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpileh

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 as a reward for distinguished conduct.
• Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - PPT

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 as a reward for meritorious services in state employ, for those employed in state service in civil service grades three to seven.
• Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - PJK

The Meritorious Conduct Medal - Pingat Jasa Baik

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 30 May 1968 as a reward for meritorious conduct in state employ, for those employed in state service in civil service grades eight to eleven.
• Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - PJB

The Long Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama

• instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 4 July 1962 as a reward for twenty-five years of long service in state employ.
• Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - PPL

Sultanate of Selangor

The orders and medals of the Sultanate of Selangor are:

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Selangor - Darjah Kerabat Selangor Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah on 6 June 1961.
• Awarded to members of the Selangor and other Royal families, and to high officers of state - in two classes :
  • 1. First class - DK I
  • 2. Second Class - DK II

The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Selangor - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Selangor Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah on 6 June 1961 as a reward for general services to the sultan and state of Selangor.
• Awarded in three classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka-SPMS;
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato Paduka - DPMS
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SMS
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMS

The Order of Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah - Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

• founded by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah on 30 September 1985.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia - SSSA
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato' Setia - DSSA
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SSA
  • 4. Member or Ahli - ASA

The Order of Sultan Sharaf ud-din Idris Shah - Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Sharaf ud-din Idris Shah

• founded by Sultan Sharaf ud-din Idris Shah on 14 December 2002.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia - SSIS
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato' Setia - DSIS
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SIS
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AIS

Distinguished Service Star - Bintang Perkhidmatan Cemerlang

• instituted by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah in 1982 as a reward for distinguished services to the state, in the rank of officer or executive, or above.
• Awarded in a single class, silver star - BPC

Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Yang Terpileh

• instituted by Sultan Hisham ud-din Alam Shah al-Haj in 1951 as a reward for acts of distinguished and gallant conduct within the state of Selangor.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PPT

Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Hisham ud-din Alam Shah al-Haj in 1951 as a reward for meritorious services to the state, including resourcefulness, devotion to duty, long service, exceptional ability or exemplary conduct.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PJK

Distinguished Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang

• instituted by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah in 1982 as a reward for distinguished services to the state, by those in non-executive positions or below.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PPC

Selangor Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Selangor

• Instituted by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah in 1977 as a reward for long, meritorious and faithful service to the state of not less than twenty years.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PPS

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Yang Terbilang

• instituted by Sultan Hisham ud-din Alam Shah al-Haj in 1951 as a reward for supreme acts of gallantry within the borders of the Selangor state.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal - PKT

Installation Medal - Pingat Pertabalan

• instituted by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah to commemorate his Coronation on 28 June 1961.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

Silver Jubilee Medal - Pingat Jubli Perak

• instituted by Sultan Salah ud-din 'Abdu'l Aziz Shah to commemorate his Silver Jubilee in 1985.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

Sultanate of Terengganu

The Most Exalted Supreme Royal Family Order of Terengganu - Darjah Utama Kerabat di-Raja Terengganu Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah on 10 March 1981.
• Limited to ruling princes and awarded in one class, Member or Ahli - DKT

The Most Distinguished Royal Family Order of Terengganu - Darjah Kerabat di-Raja Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin on 6 July 2000 as a family order for members of the Trengganu and other Royal houses.
• Awarded in one class, Member or Ahli - DKR

The Most Distinguished Family Order of Terengganu - Darjah Kebesaran Kerabat Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 19 June 1962 as a family order for members of the Trengganu and other Royal houses.
• Awarded in two classes
  • 1. Member of the first class or Ahli Yang Pertama (Max. 16 recipients at any one time) - DK I
  • 2. Member of the second class or Ahli Yang Kedua (Max. 24 recipients) - DK II

The Most Select Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu - Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu Yang Amat Terpilih

• founded by Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin on 6 July 2001
• Awarded in a supreme class, Sri Utama (established 26 May 2005) - SUMZ
• And four ordinary classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia - SSMZ
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato' Setia - DSMZ
  • 3. Companion or Setia - SMZ
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMZ

The Most Revered Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu - Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Mahmud I Terengganu Yang Amat Terpuji

• founded by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah on 28 February 1982.
• Awarded in three classes
  • 1. Member Grand Companion or Ahli Sri Setia (Max. 16 recipients) - SSMT
  • 2. Member Knight Companion or Ahli Dato' Setia (Max. 32 recipients) - DSMT
  • 3. Member Companion or Ahli Setia (Max. 60 recipients) - ASM

The Most Distinguished Order of the Crown of Terengganu - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia

• founded by founded by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 19 June 1962.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka (Max. 25 recipients) - SPMT
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka (Max. 50 recipients) - DPMT
  • 3. Companion or Setia (Max. 100 recipients) - SMT
  • 4. Member or Ahli (Max. 200 recipients) - AMT

The Conspicuous Gallantry Star - Bintang Keberanian Handal

• instituted by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah on 7th July 1981 to reward supreme acts of gallantry within the borders of the state of Trengganu or by Trengganu subjects. Limited to officers.
• Awarded in a single class, silver star (BKH)

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 22nd June 1951 as a reward for supreme acts of gallantry within the borders of the state of Trengganu or by Trengganu subjects. Limited to non-commissioned officers and other ranks after 1981.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal (PKH).

The Distinguished Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Cemerlang

• instituted by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah on 10th March 1981 to reward distinguished services to the state.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal (PJC).

The Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 22nd June 1951 as a reward for acts of bravery and distinguished conduct within the borders of the state of Trengganu or by Trengganu subjects.
• Awarded in a single class, nickel medal (PPT).

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 22nd June 1951 as a reward for meritorious services to the state.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal (PJK).

The Long Service and Good Conduct Star - Bintang Kerana Lama Berjawatan dan Baik Pekerti

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 10th January 1955 as a reward for twenty-one years of continuous long service and good conduct in state service, at the level of officer or executive, or above.
• Awarded in a single class, six pointed silver star (BLB).

The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Pingat Kerana Lama Berjawatan dan Baik Pekerti

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah on 10th January 1955 as a reward for twenty-one years of continuous long service and good conduct in state service, at the non-executive level or below.
• Awarded in a single class, a medal in white metal (PLB).

Jubilee Medal - Pingat Jubli

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah to commemorate his silver jubilee in 1970.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

Defence Medal - Pingat Pertahanan

• instituted by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah in 1972 as a medal of service.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

Installation Medal 1970 - Pingat Pertalaban 1970

• instituted by Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah to commemorate his installation as sultan in 1970.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

Installation Medal 1998 - Pingat Pertalaban 1998

• instituted by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin al-Wathiqu Billah to commemorate his installation as sultan in 1998.
• Awarded in a single class, silver medal.

See also

• Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia
• Category:Civil awards and decorations of Malaysia
• Category:Malaysian honours list
• Category:Military awards and decorations of Malaysia
• Category:Orders of knighthood of Malaysia
• Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of states of Malaysia
• List of honorary Malay title holders
• Malay styles and titles