Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak explained

Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak
Awarded By:	The State Government of Sarawak
Type:	Order
Motto:	Bersatu Berusaha Berbakti ("United, Striving, Serving")
Eligibility:	Malaysians
For:	State Order of Merit
Status:	Currently constituted
Head2 Title:	Chancellor
Grades:	6 (D.P.), (D.A.), (P.G.B.K.), (J.B.K.), (P.B.K.), (A.B.K.)
Date:	1970
Total:	327 (living recipients at one time only)
Higher:	Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)
Lower:	Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (Order of the Meritorious Service to Sarawak)

The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak) is the second highest order group (in the group of orders) of the orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak. The order was instituted in 1970, and was redesigned in 1988. Two more ranks were added to the order: the 'Officer' in 1988 and the 'Companion' in 2002.

The order is divided into six classes:

Order	Post Nominal	Title	Created	Changed	Number of Living Recipients (at one time)	Photo
Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Grand Commander)	D.P.	Datuk Patinggi	1970	1988	20	1
Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Commander)	D.A.	Datuk Amar	1973	1988	27	2
Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (Commander)	P.G.B.K.	Datuk	1973	1988	130	3
Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Companion)	J.B.K.	None	1973	1988	150	4
Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (Officer)	P.B.K.	None	2002	None	Unlimited	5
Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (Member)	A.B.K.	None	1988	None	Unlimited	6

Nomination criteria

Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.)

Especially designated for men and women who rendered excellent service to the State of Sarawak for a long period of time and has strong influence with the highest display of responsibility befitting their station.^[1]

Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)

Bestowed to men and women with high standing and provided an honourable service to the State of Sarawak in their respective fields. In order to qualify, the nominees display a strong influence in the field they are active in, and where it is exercised for the good of all. Within the civil service, those who are at Premiere Grade "C" or Special Grade "C" or those in the Top Management Group (Kumpulan Pengurusan Tertinggi) or its equivalent.^[2]

Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)

An award for those with high position in their service to the State of Sarawak where although it may not be as outstanding as required for the second grade, but may be deemed as special, for instance the discharge of a special function or responsibility successfully over a span of several years. Those in the Civil Service's Professional and Management Group or higher, including the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Colonel in the Army, Captain in the Air Force, and Captain in the Navy, qualify to be nominated.

Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)

For service and contribution of high esteem suitable with their position or roles. Nominees from the Civil Service belong to the Support Group or higher, including Assistant Superintendent of Police, Major in the Army, Squadron Leader in the Air Force, and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.

List of recipients

Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (D.P.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Patinggi.^[3] Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Patinggi while husbands do not receive a courtesy title.

• Datuk Patinggi Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia - 1980
• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, Chief Minister of Sarawak and State Assembly Member (ADUN) for Kuala Rajang
  • Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak and State Assembly Member (ADUN) for Balingian Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu anak Numpang, Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak and State Assembly Member (ADUN) for Layar - 2004^[4]
• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri George Chan Hong Nam, Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak and State Assembly Member (ADUN) for Piasau - 2005
• His Royal Highness The Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Sultan Iskandar, Tunku Mahkota Johor - 2009^[5]
• The Late Puan Sri Datuk Patinggi Laila Taib, late wife of the Chief Minister of Sarawak - 2009
• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia - 2014^[6]
• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Haji Satem, Fifth Chief Minister of Sarawak - 2014^[7]
• Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, Spouse of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak - 2015^[8]
• Datuk Patinggi Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia - 2016^[9]
• Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg, Sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak - 2017^[10]
• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Leonardus Benyamin Moerdani, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces - 1986
• Datuk Patinggi Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia - 2022^[11]

Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (D.A.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Amar. Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Amar, while the recipient's husbands do not receive a courtesy title.

• Tan Sri Datuk Amar Alfred Jabu anak Numpang, Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak and Member of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Layar
• Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg
• Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Sarawak State Secretary - 2010
• Pehin Sri Adenan Haji Satem, Chairman, Sarawak Foundation - 2010
• Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Malaysia - 2010^[12]
• Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly - 2011^[13]
• Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak and Member of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Bukit Saban - 2013^[14]
• Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamed Yaacob, Menteri Besar of Kelantan from 1978 to 1990, senior federal cabinet minister - 1982
• Tan Sri Datuk Amar Yaw Teck Seng, Founder & President, Samling Group - 2014^[15]
• Tun Md Raus Sharif, President of the Court of Appeal - 2016
• Puan Sri Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu, wife of the late Pehin Sri Tan Sri Adenan Haji Satem, Chief Minister of Sarawak - 2016
• Datin Patinggi Dato Juma'ani Tuanku Haji Bujang, Spouse of YAB Datuk Patinggi Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg, Chief Minister of Sarawak - 2018^[16]
• The late Datuk Amar Alli Kawi, Former Deputy Commissioner of Police of Sarawak and Sarawak Police Special Branch Chief - 2018 (Posthumous)
• The late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Sim Kheng Hong, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak Cum Finance Minister.
• Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam, consort princess to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah from 1981 to 2003.
• Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Haji Ahmad Urai Datu Hakim Abang Haji Muhideen – 2021
• Datuk Amar Pengiran Hipni bin Pengiran Anu (posthumous) – 2021

Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk. Wives of the recipient are styled Datin, whereas their husbands do not have a courtesy title.

• Tan Sri Datuk Yaw Teck Seng, Founder, Samling Group - 1990
• Tan Sri Dato' Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui - 1998
• Datuk Mohammad Tufail Mahmud - 2004
• Datuk Zainal Abdin Ahmad - 2004
• Datuk Bolhassan Di, Sarawak Assistant Minister of Communication and Infrastructure Development - 2009
• Datuk Hamden Ahmad, Sarawak Assistant Minister of Tourism and Urban Development - 2009
• Rt. Rev'd. Datuk Bolly Lapok, Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Kuching - 2009
• Profesor Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Ab Hamid, Naib Canselor Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) - 2010^[17]
• Datuk Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia and Member of Parliament (MP) for Petrajaya - 2010
• Datuk Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rauf Abang Haji Zen, Assistant Minister of Industrial Development - 2010
• Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah - 2011
• Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran - 2011
• Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais - 2011
• Datuk Mong Dagang - 2011
• Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz - 2011
• Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn - 2011
• Major General Datuk Mazelan Kasap - 2011
• Brigadier General Datuk Stephen Mundaw - 2011
• Datuk Temenggong Kanang Langkau - 2011
• Datuk Ling Suk Kiong, Deputy Chairman, Dayang Enterprise Holdings Berhad - 2014
• Datuk Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and Member of Parliament for Batang Sadong - 2016
• Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Sarawak Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports and State Assembly Member for Balai Ringin - 2017
• Datuk Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid, State Attorney General - 2017
• Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suadi, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) - 2017
• Datuk Abdul Ajis Abdul Majeed, former State Assembly Member for Balingian - 2017
• Professor Datuk Dr. Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaya (UM) - 2017
• Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat, Member of Parliament for P.204 Betong - 2018
• Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Assembly Member for Pantai Damai - 2018
• Dato Abdullah Abdul Rahim, former Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) General Manager - 2018
• Datuk Hii Teck Yun, President of the Federation of Miri Division Chinese Associations - 2018

Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)

• Datuk Dr Ahmad Ridzwan Arshad - 2004
• Kasjoo Kadis - 2004
• Lim Kian Hock - 2004
• Datin Napsiah Mahfoz - 2004
• Prof Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Hamid - 2004
• Francis Johen Adam, Acting Deputy State Attorney General - 2009
• Ubaidillah Abdul Latip, Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Public Utilities - 2009
• Prof Helmut Lueckenhausen - 2011^[18]
• Pandalela Rinong, National Diver & Olympic Medalist - 2012^[19]
• Izyan Alirahman, also known as Zee Avi, musician - 2012
• Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, recording artist - 2012
• Jerry Kamit, sape player - 2012
• Muhamad Haneef Ali - 2016^[20]

Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)

1. Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab

2. Matthew Chin Hiong Choi

3. Saniah Abdul Kadir

4. Ivy Lim Chen Chen

5. Sapiah Daud

6. John Awan

7. Abg Borhanudin Abg Ahmad Masuine

8. Ahmad Sukarno Saini

9. Happysupina Sait

10. Mohizah Mohamad

11. Rusmaliza Mat Darus

12. Siti Nirainawati Aini

13. Wisil Lichok

14. Jamey Mijek

15. Noor Salmah Reduan

16. Christopher Danan Binjie

17. Abang Jamallidon Abang Ullie

18. Enting @ Inting Nyami

19. Abg Mohamed Abg Turkey

20. Sebi Abang

21. Abdul Khalid Manap

22. Lim Hock Meng

23. Suhaili Mohamed

24. Elsie William

25. Jamalie Busri

26. Alfred Geling Ason

27. Andrew Gumbak

28. Engkamat Lading

29. Dr Cheong Yaw Liang

30. Timothy Alexander

31. LT. Kolonel Zainal Azli Ismail

32. Dayang Rahanah Awang Mashor

33. Law Poh Kiong

34. Rawa Nau

35. Ali Suhaili

36. Fathi Mursidi

37. Dayang Rozana Abang Hassan

38. Bernard Sia Siew Fang

39. Mohd Syafiq Anas Abdullah

40. Ismail Ibrahim

41. Philip Sangkan

42. Alexson Naga Chabu

43. Roselina Daud

44. Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali

45. Leftenan Kolonel Hanable Sunday Edward

46. Azlan Ramli

47. Dr Firdaus Abdullah @ Kenneth Kevin Akeu

48. Abdul Malik Abdullah @ Hin Langit

49 Sikin Sentok

50. Joel @ Berinau Bangin

51. Japri Bujang Masli

52. Louis Simon Peter

53. Gabriel Bain Gonyep

54. Alli Matsah

55. Ghani Abone @ Marnie Abon

56. Roshidi Junai

57. Lau Oi Phen

58. Lau Hieng Wuong

59. Thomas Jawa Lasu

60. Peter @ Peter Lai Sakul

61. Haminah Tan

62. Durie Augustine Tinggie

63. Nicholas Amin

64. Kuek Eng Mong

65. Datin Seri Baduyah Bujang

66. Sim Soon Tian

67. Hii Sieh Toh

68. Rasiah Ali @ Rosiah Ali

69. Henry Colin Belawing

70. Yeo Liew Yian

71. Margaret Philip Bedus

72. Iskandar Sharkawi

73. Han Hipeni

74. Jong Yee Kie

75. Chambai Lindong

76. Dajai Anggie

77. Guan @ Franklin Guang Juma

78. Horaira @ Horairah Hanapi

79. Jamaiyah Sulaiman

80. Jamilah Rakim

81. Jawan Nyaun

82. Jenny Jita Eyir

83. Juliana Usun Kalang

84. Natasha Nasa Douglas Uggah

85. Rosita Poni

86. Thomas Lamit Lutik

87. Alyik Manding

88. Florince Christy

89. Hillary Mawan Antar

90. James Mering Imang

91. Kayak @ Philip Brandah

92. Kiew Shyn Yong

93. Musin Radin

94. Nang Balai

95. Stephen Ang Teck Chai

96. Theresa Gelang Dinggin

97. Lee Siang Hua

98. Loh Ling Tai

99. Wong Tiong Kee

100. Alexander Donald

101. Augustine Anjat Beti

102. Mckevin AK Toni

Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)

Notable recipients

• The late PW (1) Temenggong Kanang Anak Langkau, SP, PGB, then awarded with the "Commander" which carries the title "Datuk" in 2011.
• Pandelela Rinong became the youngest Sarawakian to receive the order when she was awarded the "Companion" order in a special investiture ceremony to commemorate her achievement in the 2012 London Olympics.^[21]
• Izyan Alirahman, also known by her stage name Zee Avi, was conferred the "Officer" order in an investiture ceremony on 12 December 2012 alongside Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, also a singer-songwriter, and renowned sape player Jerry Kamit.^[22]

External links

• Photos of the Sarawak State Orders,Decorations and Medals (Public Relations and Corporate Affairs Unit, Sarawak Chief Minister's Department)

Notes and References

1. Swk. G.N. 749/2003 as amended by Swk. G.N. 2000/2003 & 2794/2003
2. Swk. G.N. 749/2003 p. 679
3. Web site: Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat - Sarawak. Ceremonies and International Conferences Division, Prime Minister's Department. 3 January 2018.
4. Web site: Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negri birthday honours list.
5. Web site: Tunku Mahkota Johor ketuai senarai penerima darjah. Utusan Online. 2018-01-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20180829073021/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=1024&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Dalam_Negeri&pg=dn_22.htm. 2018-08-29. dead.
6. Web site: TPM terima Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak. 13 February 2014.
7. News: Adenan Satem terima anugerah 'Datuk Patinggi'. 2014-09-13. BH Online. 2018-01-04. ms.
8. Web site: The Official Portal of the Sarawak Government.
9. News: Zahid heads list of 115 Sarawak state award recipients. 11 September 2016. The Star Online. 3 January 2017.
10. News: Salahuddin heads list of honours recipients, posthumous top award also for Adenan. 9 September 2017. Borneo Post Online. 3 January 2017.
11. Web site: Ismail Sabri heads TYT birthday honours list . 2022-10-08 . Borneo Post Online . 8 October 2022 . en-US.
12. Web site: Rosmah Ketuai Senarai 863 Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Sarawak - Berita Semasa mStar. www.mstar.com.my. 2018-01-04.
13. Web site: Berita Wilayah . 2018-01-03 . 2018-01-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133643/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/state_news/bm/news.php?cat=srm&id=615464 . dead .
14. Web site: Masing and Uggah now Datuk Amar. 15 September 2013. 6 September 2018. The Star.
15. News: Samling Group founder sole recipient of Datuk Amar title. 14 September 2014. Borneo Post Online. 3 January 2017.
16. News: Sarawak honours lists in conjunction with Governor's birthday. 13 October 2018. 1 August 2019.
17. Web site: Archived copy . 2018-01-03 . 2017-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202073250/http://ir.unimas.my/4507/1/Persada-Bil%2035%20Okt-Dis%202010.pdf . dead .
18. Web site: Professor Lueckenhausen awarded honorary JBK title. 28 April 2011.
19. News: Rewards, incentives await diving queen Pandelela. 2016-08-10. BorneoPost Online Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News. 2018-01-04. en-US.
20. Web site: TYT kurnia darjah kebesaran, pingat kepada 159 penerima. 4 February 2016.
21. Pandelela receives Johan Bintang Kenyalang award. The Star (Malaysia). March 12, 2016.
22. Web site: Musicians receive state awards. The Borneo Post. 28 November 2016. 15 December 2012.