Order of precedence in Sarawak explained

The Sarawak order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.

Order of precedence

Order of precedence in Sarawak is as follows:[1]

No.Description
1The Governor
2The Premier
3Former Governors (ordered by departure from office)
4Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (SBS) (Pehin Sri)
5Former Premiers (ordered by departure from office):
6Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
7Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill (DP) (Datuk Patinggi)
8Federal Ministers
9State Ministers
10Ambassadors and High Commissioners
11Former Governors of other states
12
  • The Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak
  • Judges of the Court of Appeal
13State Secretary
14Judges and Judicial Commissioners of the High Court
15Federal Deputy Ministers
16State Deputy Ministers
17Foreign consuls
18Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the State (PMN)
19Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill (DA)
20Commanders of the Distinguished Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM)
21Federal Secretary to the State
22State Attorney-General
23State Financial Secretary
24Deputy State Secretaries
25Chairman of State Public Service Commission
26Chairman of State Islamic Affairs Council
27State Mufti
28City Mayors
29Commander of the 2nd Navy Region
30State Police Commissioner
31Grand Commanders of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS)
32Commanders of the Distinguished Order of Meritorious Service (PJN)
33Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill (PGBK)
34Datuks from other states
35Members of the Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak (DJBS)
36Commanders of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PSBS)
37Senators
38Members of the House of Representatives
39Members of the Legislative Assembly
40Honorary foreign representatives
41Resident of Kuching Division
42Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
43Chairpersons of Municipal Councils
44Deputy State Attorney-General
45Deputy State Financial Secretary
46Permanent Secretaries of State Ministries
47Residents of Divisions
48Deputy Vice Chancellors of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
49Director of public higher education institutions in Sarawak
50Chairpersons of boards and corporations
51Deputy State Police Commissioner
52Army brigadiers
53Commander of 4th Air Division
54Head of government departments and General Managers of government-owned companies
55Political secretaries

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Protokol di Malaysia: Tradisi dan Amalan. M. Basri. Ahmad Fawzi. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 2nd. Kuala Lumpur. Mohd. Tohar. Mokhtar.