Order of the Crown of Kedah explained
The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
History
It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 February 1964.
Classes
It is awarded in four classes:
- Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka Mahkota Kedah - SPMK
- The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri and his wife, to the prefix Toh Puan
- Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka Mahkota Kedah - DPMK
- The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' and his wife, to the prefix Datin
- Companion or Setia Mahkota Kedah - SMK
- Member or Ahli Mahkota Kedah - AMK
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Award conditions
- Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka - SPMK.
This Order is conferred on those of high position and standing who are well known for their excellence in the performance of their duties, in whatever field of service, to the State and the Nation. The recipient is dubbed with the title, "Dato' Seri". This is considered the highest Order, and it may be held by only 20 persons at one time. [1]
- Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMK
This Order ranks second to the Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Mahkota, and is conferred on those who have, for a number of years, performed meritorious deeds with great responsibility to the State and Nation. It is awarded to those of high position and great influence. Conferment of this Order is limited to 100 persons only. For government officers, this Order is only given to those in the Management and Professional level or those of similar status.
Insignia
- Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Seri - SPMK . Photo.
The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star.
- Knight Commander or Dato' - DPMK. Photos : Men & Women
The former insignia was composed of a badge hanging from a sash with reversed colours to make a difference, and a breast star.
The current insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash and a breast star
The current insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot and a breast star
- Companion or Setia - SMK. Photos : Men & Women
The insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash.
The insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot.
- Member or Ahli - AMK. Photos : Kedah
The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a ribbon.
Recipients
Knights Grand Commander (SPMK)
Knights Commander (DPMK)
References
- Royal Official Website, Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK & co), Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 - photos
- News: MB Kedah dapat anugerah Dato. Berita Harian. 21 February 1968. 5.
- News: Darjah kerabat Kedah untok Sultan2 Pahang dan Kelantan. 29 January 1969. 3.
- Web site: Sultanah leads honours list. 11 November 2019. 16 July 2008. The Star.
- News: Muhyiddin, Mukhriz head Kedah sultan's awards list. K. HARINDERAN. The Rakyat Post. 19 January 2014. 6 March 2019. 6 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190306174908/http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2014/01/19/muhyiddin-mukhriz-head-kedah-sultans-awards-list/. dead.
- Web site: Sultanah Maliha ketuai 3 kerabat terima darjah Kedah . Petah Wazzan Iskandar . 21 January 2018 . . 9 May 2018 . ms.
- Web site: Kedah MB is now 'Datuk Seri'. www.nst.com.my.
- Web site: Kedah MB heads award list in conjunction with Sultan's birthday. www.thestar.com.my.
