Order of precedence in Perlis explained

The Perlis order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Perlis. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.[1]

Order of precedence

No.Description
1His Royal Highness the Raja
2Her Royal Highness the Raja Perempuan
3His Highness the Raja Muda
4Her Highness the Raja Puan Muda
5The Right Honourable the Menteri Besar
6His Honour the Judge
7Honourable Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
8Their Highnesses Princes and Princesses
9Honourable State Secretary
10Honourable State Legal Adviser
11Honourable State Financial Officer
12Honourable Members of the Executive Council
13Members of the Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perlis (DK)
14Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Perlis (SPMP)
15Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Perlis (DPMP)
16the Dato' Bergelar
17Honourable Members of the Legislative Assembly
18Chairperson of the State Islamic and Malay Affairs Council
19State Mufti
20Honourable Senators
21Honourable Members of the House of Representatives
22Companions of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Perlis (SMP)
23President of Kangar Municipal Council
24Head of Departments
25Justices of the Peace
26Headmen
27Members of Kangar Municipal Council
28Recipients of State honours
29Recipients of Federal honours

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mohd. Tohar, Mokhtar. Protokol di Malaysia: Tradisi dan Amalan. M. Basri. Ahmad Fawzi. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 2010. Kuala Lumpur. 353.