List of post-nominal letters (Kedah)

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This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Kedah. The order in which they follow an individual's name is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals. When applicable, non-hereditary titles are indicated.

Grades [1] [2] [3] Post-nominalTitleWife's titleRibbon
State of Kedah Star of Valour (K.S.V.) - Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah
StarBintang Keberanian KedahB.K.K.---- MY-KED State of Kedah Star of Valour (BKK).svg
The Most Illustrious Royal Family Order of Kedah - Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Mulia Kedah
MemberDarjah Kerabat Yang Amat MuliaD.K.---- MY-KED Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK).svg
The Most Illustrious Halimi Family Order of Kedah - Darjah Kerabat Halimi Yang Amat Mulia Kedah
MemberDarjah Kerabat Halimi Yang Amat MuliaD.K.H.---- MY-KED Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH).svg
The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (K.O.M.) - Darjah Utama Untuk Jasa Kedah
MemberDarjah Utama KedahD.U.K.---- MY-KED Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (DUK).svg
The Most Esteemed Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa - Darjah Utama Sri Mahawangsa Yang Amat Dihormati
MemberDarjah Utama Sri Mahawangsa KedahD.M.K.Dato' Seri UtamaTo' Puan Seri Utama MY-KED Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK).svg
State of Kedah Star of Gallantry - Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah
StarBintang Perkasa Negeri KedahB.P.K.---- MY-KED State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (BPK).svg
The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah
Knight Grand CommanderDato' Seri Paduka Mahkota Kedah Yang Amat DihormatiS.P.M.K.Dato’ SeriTok Puan MY-KED Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Knight Grand Commander (SPMK).svg
Knight CommanderDato' Paduka Mahkota KedahD.P.M.K.Dato’ Datin MY-KED Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Knight Commander (DPMK).svg
CompanionSetia Mahkota KedahS.M.K.---- MY-KED Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Companion (SMK).svg
MemberAhli Mahkota KedahA.M.K.---- MY-KED Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah - Member (AMK).svg
The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah - Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Diraja
Knight Grand CompanionDato' Seri Setia Diraja Kedah Yang Amat DihormatiS.S.D.K.Dato’ SeriDatin Seri MY-KED Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah - Knight Grand Companion (SSDK).svg
Knight CompanionDato' Setia DiRaja KedahD.S.D.K.Dato’ Datin MY-KED Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah - Knight Companion (DSDK).svg
CompanionSetia Diraja KedahS.D.K.---- MY-KED Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah - Companion (SDK).svg
The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah - Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
Grand CommanderDato’ Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Yang Amat DihormatiS.H.M.S.Dato' Seri DirajaDatin Seri Diraja MY-KED Order of Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah - Grand Commander (SHMS).svg
Knight CommanderDato' Paduka Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam ShahD.H.M.S.Dato’ PadukaDatin Paduka MY-KED Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah - Knight Commander (DHMS).svg
CompanionSetia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam ShahS.M.S.---- MY-KED Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah - Companion (SMS).svg
StarBintang Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam ShahB.M.S.---- MY-KED Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah - Star (BMS).svg
The Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah - Darjah Kebesaran Gemilang Sri Mahkota Kedah
Knight CommanderDato’ Wira Gemilang Mahkota KedahD.G.M.K.Dato’ WiraDatin Wira MY-KED Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah - Knight Commander (DGMK).svg
CompanionSetia Gemilang Mahkota KedahG.M.K.---- MY-KED Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah - Companion (GMK).svg
MemberAhli Gemilang Mahkota KedahA.G.K.---- MY-KED Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah - Member (AGK).svg
State of Kedah Gallantry Medal - Pingat Untuk Perkasa Negeri Kedah
Silver MedalPingat Untuk Perkasa Negeri KedahP.P.K.---- MY-KED State of Kedah Gallantry Medal (PPK).svg
Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service - Pingat Sultan Badlishah Kerana Taat Setia
Silver MedalPingat Sultan Badlishah Kerana Taat SetiaP.S.B.---- MY-KED Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service (PSB).svg
State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star - Bintang Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri Kedah
Silver StarBintang Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri KedahB.C.K.---- MY-KED State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star or Medal (BCK - PCK).svg
Justice of the Peace of Kedah - Jaksa Pendamai Kedah
DecorationJaksa Pendamai KedahJ.P.------
State of Kedah Distinguished Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri Kedah
Silver MedalPingat Perkhidmatan Yang Berbakti Negeri KedahP.C.K.---- MY-KED State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star or Medal (BCK - PCK).svg
Public Service Star - Bintang Kebaktian Masyarakat
Silver StarBintang Kebaktian MasyarakatB.K.M.---- MY-KED Public Service Star (BKM).svg
Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Yang Jasa Kebaktian
Silver MedalPingat Perkhidmatan Yang Jasa KebaktianP.J.K.---- MY-KED Meritorious Service Medal (PJK).svg
Jerai Star for Vigour - Bintang Semangat Jerai
Silver StarBintang Semangat JeraiB.S.J.----.
Jerai Medal for Excellent Vigour - Pingat Cemerlang Semangat Jerai
MemberAhli Semangat JeraiA.S.J.----.
Long Service and Good Conduct Star - Bintang Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan Baik
Silver StarBintang Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan BaikB.P.L.----.
Kedah Police Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama Polis (Obsolete 1952.)
Silver MedalPingat Perkhidmatan Lama PolisP.L.P.----.
Faithful Service Medal - Pingat Untuk Pekerjaan Taat Setia
Silver MedalPingat Untuk Pekerjaan Taat Setia------.
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Pingat Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan Baik
Silver MedalPingat Untuk Perkhidmatan Lama dan Kelakuan BaikP.P.L.----.
Installation Medal 1943 - Pingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1943
Silver-Gilt MedalPingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1943------.
Silver MedalPingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1943------.
Installation Medal 1959 - Pingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1959
Silver-Gilt MedalPingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1959------.
Silver MedalPingat Pertabalan Negeri Kedah 1959------.
Silver Jubilee Remembrance Medal - Pingat Peringatan Jubli Perak
Silver MedalPingat Peringatan Jubli PerakP.P.J.P.----.
Gold Jubilee Remembrance Medal - Pingat Peringatan Jubli Mas
Silver MedalPingat Peringatan Jubli MasP.P.J.M.----.

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References

  1. ↑ Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Kedah 1 & 2
  2. ↑ Royal Official Website, 1, 2 & 3
  3. ↑ Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Kedah
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