Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia

The orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia comprise a complex system by which Malaysians are honoured by the country's sovereign for actions or deeds that benefit their community or the country at large. Modelled on its British predecessor, the orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia was created after formation of Malaysia. The honour system came to exist earlier during Federation of Malaya. During the British colonial times, honours were given under the British honour system. Johor was the first state to institute its own honours on 31 July 1880. Then, the other Malay states did the same.

The monarch is regarded as the fount of all honours—as he is the only person who may create new national honours—and acts as the Sovereign of all of Malaysia's orders; he will conduct inductions or present medals. In Malaysia, the monarch is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who also carries out investitures and distributes awards in the sovereign's name. As such, the administration of the honours system is carried out by the Ceremonial and International Conference Secretariat Division in Putrajaya, which is a part of the Prime Minister's Department. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong sets out via Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal the Conference of Rulers' the order of precedence for the wearing of insignia, decorations, and medals.

The honour system consists two levels, the Federal Honours and State Honours.

Federal orders, decorations, and medals

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

Precedence:[1][2][3][4][5]

     Light green denotes those orders, decorations, and medals are not open for nomination application.

1. Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa S.P. --
2. Darjah Kerabat Diraja Malaysia D.K.M. --
3. Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara D.M.N. --
4. Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara S.M.N. Tun
5. Seri Setia Mahkota Malaysia S.S.M. Tun
6. Darjah Bakti D.B. --
7. Panglima Mangku Negara P.M.N. Tan Sri
8. Panglima Setia Mahkota P.S.M. Tan Sri
9. Panglima Jasa Negara P.J.N. Datuk
10. Panglima Setia Diraja P.S.D. Datuk
11. Johan Mangku Negara J.M.N. --
12. Johan Setia Mahkota J.S.M. --
13. Johan Setia Diraja J.S.D. --
14. Kesatria Mangku Negara K.M.N. --
15. Kesatria Setia Diraja K.S.D. --
16. Ahli Mangku Negara A.M.N. --
17. Pingat Pangkuan Negara P.P.N. --
18. Bentara Setia Diraja B.S.D. --
19. Panglima Gagah Berani P.G.B. --
20. Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan J.P.P. --
21. Pingat Tentera Udara P.T.U. --
22. Pingat Kebaktian P.K. --
23. Pingat Khidmat Berbakti P.K.B. --
24. Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia P.P.S. --
25. Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian K.P.K. --
26. Pingat Perkhidmatan Am P.P.A. --
27. Pingat Peringatan Malaysia P.P.M. --
28. Pingat Negara Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu P.N.B.B. --
29. Pingat Jasa Malaysia P.J.M. --
30. Pingat Pertabalan --

Honorary orders and medals

Ribbon Name (English/Malay)[5] Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for
The Star of Honour of the Gallant and Valiant Warrior
Bintang Kehormatan Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa		 S.P. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as the supreme award for gallantry in the face of enemy. Subsequent awards being denoted by the use of bars. Recipients and their widows receive state allowances.
The Most Exalted and Most Illustrious Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia
Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Utama Kerabat Diraja Malaysia		 D.K.M. 18 April 1966 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah. Limited to Malaysian rulers who became Yang di-Pertuan Agong and foreign Heads of State.
Limited to 10 recipients.
The Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm
Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara		 D.M.N. 16 August 1958 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Rahman as a reward to Malaysian rulers and their wives, foreign Heads of State and other distinguished individuals.
Limited to 15 recipients.
The Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the Realm
Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Pangkuan Negara		 Grand Commander (S.M.N.)
Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara 		16 August 1958 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Rahman as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
Limited to 25 recipients.
Commander (P.M.N.)
Panglima Mangku Negara		 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Rahman as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
Limited to 75 recipients.
Companion (J.M.N.)
Johan Mangku Negara		 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Rahman as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
Limited to 700 recipients.
Officer (K.M.N.)
Kesatria Mangku Negara		 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Rahman as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
Member (A.M.N.)
Ahli Mangku Negara
Medal (P.P.N.)
Pingat Pangkuan Negara 		9 August 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for meritorious service to the country.
The Most Distinguished Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia		 Grand Commander (S.S.M.)
Seri Setia Mahkota Malaysia		 15 April 1966 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah conferred in recognition of meritorious service in the civil service, those persons of high social standing, or those holding positions of authority.
Limited to 25 recipients.
Commander (P.S.M.)
Panglima Setia Mahkota		 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah conferred in recognition of meritorious service in the civil service, those persons of high social standing, or those holding positions of authority.
Limited to 250 recipients.
Companion (J.S.M.)
Johan Setia Mahkota		 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah conferred in recognition of meritorious service in the civil service, those persons of high social standing, or those holding positions of authority.
Limited to 800 recipients.
The Order of Merit
Darjah Bakti		 D.B. 26 June 1975 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as a reward for services to science, the arts, and to humanity.
Restricted to ten recipients of Malaysian nationality only.
The Distinguished Order of Meritorious Service
Darjah Yang Mulia Jasa Negara		 P.J.N.
Panglima Jasa Negara 		2 May 1995 Founded by Tuanku Jaafar as a general reward for meritorious service.
Limited to 200 recipients.
The Most Distinguished Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia
Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Dihormati Setia Diraja		 Commander (P.S.D.).
Panglima Setia Diraja		 3 September 1965 Founded by Tuanku Syed Putra and awarded at the discretion of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong. Modified and extended on 7 January 1993.
Companion (J.S.D.)
Johan Setia Diraja
Officer (K.S.D.)
Kesatria Setia Diraja 		1993
Herald (B.S.D.)
Bentara Setia Diraja
Malaysian Commemorative Medal
Pingat Peringatan Malaysia		 Gold (P.P.M.)
Pingat Emas Peringatan Malaysia 		1965 Founded by Tuanku Syed Putra as a reward for meritorious service in the formation of Malaysia in 1963
Silver (P.P.M.)
Pingat Perak Peringatan Malaysia
Bronze (P.P.M.)
Pingat Gangsa Peringatan Malaysia
Mention In Despatches
Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian		 K.P.K. 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Terengganu as 4th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-IV		 1966 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Kedah as 5th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-V		 1971 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Kelantan as 6th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-VI		 1976 Founded by Tuanku Yahya Petra to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Pahang as 7th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-VII		 1980 Founded by Tuanku Ahmad Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Johor as 8th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-VIII		 1984 Founded by Tuanku Iskandar to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Perak as 9th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-IX		 1989 Founded by Tuanku Azlan Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan as 10th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-X		 1994 Founded by Tuanku Jaafar to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Selangor as 11th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-XI		 1999 Founded by Tuanku Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Installation Medal of the Sultan of Kedah as 14th King of Malaysia
Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-XIV		 2012 Founded by Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah to commemorate his installation as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Civil Defence Medal
Pingat Pertahanan Awam

Military orders and medals

Ribbon Name (English/Malay)[6][7] Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for
The Most Gallant Order of Military Service
Darjah Kepahlawanan Angkatan Tentera		 Courageous Commander (P.G.A.T.)
Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera		 16 September 1983 Founded by Tuanku Ahmad Shah to reward exceptional services in the Malaysian Armed Forces.
Loyal Commander (P.S.A.T.)
Panglima Setia Angkatan Tentera
Warrior (P.A.T.)
Pahlawan Angkatan Tentera
Officer (K.A.T.)
Kesatria Angkatan Tentera
Herald (B.A.T.)
Bentara Angkatan Tentera
Star of the Commander of Valour
Panglima Gagah Berani		 P.G.B. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for extreme courage and gallantry in combat
Federation Gallantry Star
Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan		 J.P.P. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for extreme courage and gallantry in combat
Air Force Medal
Pingat Tentera Udara		 P.T.U. 17 July 1968 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin as a reward for members of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Medal of Merit
Pingat Kebaktian		 P.K. 17 July 1968 Founded by Tuanku Ismail Nasiruddin as a reward for long service and good conduct.
Active Service Medal
Pingat Khidmat Berbakti		 P.K.B. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for long service and good conduct.
Loyal Service Medal
Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia		 P.P.S. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for loyal to the military.
General Service Medal
Pingat Perkhidmatan Am		 P.P.A. 29 July 1960 Founded by Tuanku Hisamuddin Alam Shah as a reward for helping a civilian.
United Nations Medal
Pingat Negara Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu
 P.N.B.B. 1994
Malaysian Service Medal
Pingat Jasa Malaysia		 P.J.M. 3 March 2004 Founded by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin as a reward for soldiers, British and Commonwealth soldiers participated during Malayan Emergency and Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation

Police orders and medals

Ribbon Name (English/Malay)[8] Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for
The Most Gallant Police Order
Darjah Kepahlawanan Pasukan Polis		 Courageous Commander (P.G.B.P.P.)
Panglima Gagah Berani Pasukan Polis		 1993 Founded by Tuanku Jaafar to reward exceptional services in Royal Malaysia Police
Loyal Commander (P.S.P.P.)
Panglima Setia Pasukan Polis
Warrior (P.P.P.)
Pahlawan Pasukan Polis
Knight (K.P.P.)
Kesatria Pasukan Polis
Herald (B.P.P.)
Bentara Pasukan Polis
Police Gallantry Medal
Pingat Keberanian Polis		 P.K.P. 1993 Founded by Tuanku Jaafar as a reward for taking life-risking situations.
Presentation of Police Colours Medal
Pingat Keanugerahan Polis
 P.K. 1993 Founded by Tuanku Jaafar as a reward for participated in the parade during Police Day.

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia orders and medals

Ribbon Name (English/Malay)[9] Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for
The Eminent Order of Loyalty
Darjah Setia Utama		 Exceptional services in St. John Ambulance of Malaysia
Order of Supreme Merit
Darjah Bakti Perkasa
The Splendid Service Medal
Pingat Jasa Gemilang
The Meritorious Service Medal
Pingat Jasa Terpuji
The Life-Saving Medal
Pingat Gagah Berani'		 Gold
Silver
Bronze
100th Anniversary Commemorative Medal
Pingat Peringatan Ulang Tahun ke-100		 Gold 2008 To commemorate 100th Anniversary of St. John Ambulance of Malaysia
Silver
Bronze
Five Years Service Medal
Pingat Perkhidmatan Tahun Kelima		 Gold 2008 To recognize the five years service of member of St. John Ambulance of Malaysia

Scouts Association of Malaysia orders and medals

Ribbon Name (English/Malay)[10] Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for
Heros Star
Bintang Pahlawan		 Exceptional services in Scouts Association of Malaysia
Spirit of Rice Star
Bintang Semangat Padi		 First Class (B.S.P. I)
Second Class (B.S.P. II)
Spirit of the Forest Star
Bintang Semangat Rimba		 First Class (B.S.R. I)
Second Class (B.S.R. II)
Medal for Distinguished Service
Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang		 P.P.C.
Medal for Loyal Service
Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia		 P.P.S. Not less than ten years service
Medal for Excellent Service
Pingat Perkhidmatan Baik		 P.P.B. Not less than five years service
Medal for Long Service
Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama		 P.P.L. Not less than twenty years service
Commendable Certificate and Ribbon for Three Years Good Conduct
Sijil Kepujian Ketua Pengakap Negara		 S.K.K.P.N.

States and federal territories orders, decorations, and medals

The Malaysian states each have their own internal honours system, though they differ in some ways from their federal counterpart. Johor was the first to create its own honour in 1880. However, after the establishment of the Malaysian honours system in 1963, other states moved to initiate their own systems after the federal government refused to do so on their behalf. An agreement was eventually reached on the placement of the state honours in the Malaysian order of precedence for orders, decorations, and medals.

Imperial and foreign honours

State honours bestowed upon a Malaysian by a foreign government must be approved by the Government of Malaysia before the insignia, decoration, or medal may be worn.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 2016 Order of Precedence for Federal Orders, Decorations, and Medals
  2. ↑ Table and details
  3. ↑ General visual table of decorations
  4. ↑ Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan
  5. 1 2 Colecciones Militares, 1 & 2
  6. ↑ Malaysian Military awards, army.mod.gov.my. (In Malay). Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  7. ↑ Colecciones Militares, Malaysian Armed Forces
  8. ↑ Colecciones Militares, Royal Malaysia Police
  9. ↑ Colecciones Militares, St. John Ambulans Malaysia
  10. ↑ Colecciones Militares, Scouts Association of Malaysia
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