List of honours of the Kedah Royal Family by country
This article serves as an index - as complete as possible - of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Kedah Royal Family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient.
Sultanate of Kedah
They have been awarded :[citation needed]
- late Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:[1]
- Grand Master of the State of Kedah Star of Valour (BKK, since 15 July 1958)
- Founding Grand Master and Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK, since 21 February 1964)
- Founding Grand Master and Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, since January 1973)
- Grand Master of the Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (DUK, since 15 July 1958)
- Founding Grand Master of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK, since 2005)
- Grand Master of the State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (BPK, since 15 July 1958)
- Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Commander (SPMK, with title Dato' Seri) of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK-DPMK-SMK-AMK, since 21 February 1964)
- Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Companion (SSDK) of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK-DSDK-SDK, since 21 September 1973) with title Dato' Seri
- Founding Grand Master of the Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SHMS, since 2008)
- Knight Commander (DHMS) and Founding Grand Master of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (DHMS-SMS-BMS, since 15 July 1983) with title Dato' Paduka
- Founding Grand Master of the Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah (DGMK-GMK-AMK, since January 2001)
- late Tuanku Bahiyah (1st wife of the late Sultan Abdul Halim)
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK, 29.2.1964)
- Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, 1.1976)
- Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK, 19.2.1971) with title Dato' Seri
- Sultanah Haminah of Kedah (2nd wife of the late Sultan)
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK, 9.1.2004),
- Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, 16.7.2008) [1]
- Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK, 20.1.2017) [2]
- Tunku Intan Safinaz, Tunku Temenggong (Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah and Tuanku Bahiyah's daughter and member of the Regency Council 2011) [citation needed]
- Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, 16.7.2008)
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK, 28.11.1988) with title Dato' Seri
- Grand Commander of the Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SHMS, 12.12.2011) with title Dato' Seri Diraja [3]
- Justice of the Peace of Kedah (JP, 19.1.2004) [4]
- Tunku Soraya (Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah and Tuanku Bahiyah's adoptive daughter)
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) with title Dato' Seri
- Grand Commander of the Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SHMS, 17.7.2008) with title Dato' Seri Diraja
- late Tunku Abdul Malik, Former Raja Muda (1st younger brother of thelate Sultan and heir prince of Kedah)
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK, 21.2.1968),
- Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, 22.2.1976),
- Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK, 12.12.2011)
- Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK, 29.2.1964) with title Dato' Seri
- Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service (PSB)
- late Tunku Annuar, Former Tunku Bendahara (2nd younger brother of the late Sultan and head of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Member of the Halimi Family Order of Kedah (DKH, 16.7.2008)
- Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK)
- Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK) with title Dato' Seri
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) with title Dato' Seri
- Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service (PSB)
- His second wife, Noor Suzanna, Former Toh Puan Bendahara, was awarded:
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK, 12.12.2011) with title Dato' Seri
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Founding Grand Master and Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK)
- Founding Grand Master of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) with title Dato' Seri
- Grand Commander of the Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SHMS, 17.7.2008) with title Dato' Seri Diraja
- The State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star (BCK)
- Mentioned in dispatches (KPK)
- His wife, Tuanku Maliha, Sultanah Kedah
- Founding Grand Master and Member of the Royal Family Order of Kedah (DK, 21.1.2018)
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK, 12.12.2011) with title Dato' Seri
- Their son, Tunku Sarafuddin Badlishah, Raja Muda
- Founding Grand Master of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK, 26.11.2017)
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK, 21.1.2007) with title Dato'
- Tunku Abdul Hamid Thani, Tunku Bendahara (4th younger brother of the Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah :
- Knight Grand Companion (SSDK, 17.1.2004) with title Dato' Seri
- Knight Companion (DSDK, 28.11.1991) with title Dato'
- Grand Commander of the Order of Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SHMS, 17.7.2008) with title Dato' Seri
- Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah :
- late Tunku Hamidah (eldest daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK, 17.7.2008) with title Dato' Seri
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK, 20.1.2003) with title Dato' Seri
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SMS)
- Tunku Hosnah (3rd daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK, 12.12.2011) with title Dato' Seri
- Tunku Bisharah (4th daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK, 20.1.2008) with title Dato'
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SMS)
- Tunku Badriat (5th daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK, 20.1.2008) with title Dato'
- Tunku Kamaliah (6th daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK, 21.1.2007) with title Dato'
- Tunku Nafisah (7th daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah)
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK,21.1.2007) with title Dato'
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (SMS, 21.1.2002)
Malaysia, sultanates and states
They have been awarded :[citation needed]
Malaysia
- late Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah, (twice as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, 1970-1975 & since 2011-2016) :
- Recipient of Order of the Royal House of Malaysia (DKM, 2.1971)
- Recipient (19.2.1959) and Grand Master (1970-1975 & since 2011) of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN)
- Grand Master of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (1970-1975 & since 2011)
- Grand Master of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (1970-1975 & since 2011)
- Founding Grand Master of the Order of Merit of Malaysia (in 1975 & since 2011)
- Grand Master of the Order for Important Services (Malaysia) (since 2011)
- Grand Master of the Order of the Royal Household of Malaysia (1970-1975 & since 2011)
- late Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the late Sultan Abdul Halim:
- Recipient of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN, 19.2.1971)
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN, 19.2.1959) with title Tun
- Sultanah Haminah of Kedah, 2nd wife of the late Sultan :
- Recipient of the Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN, 19.2.1971) [5]
- Tunku Intan Safinaz, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah and Tuanku Bahiyah's daughter [citation needed]
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) with title Tan Sri [3][6]
- Commander of the Order of Military Service of Malaysia (PAT)
- Tunku Soraya (Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah and Tuanku Bahiyah's adoptive daughter)
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) with title Tan Sri
- Tunku Annuar, Tunku Bendahara (2nd younger brother of the late Sultan and head of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) with title Tan Sri
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) with title Tan Sri
- Commander of the Order of Military Service of Malaysia (PAT)
Sultanate of Johor
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I, 9.1983)
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim :
- First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I, 2.1989)
- Tunku Abdul Malik (1st younger brother of the Sultan and heir prince of Kedah) :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) with title Dato'
- Sultan Ismail Coronation Medal of Johor (1960)
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- First Class of the Royal Family Order of Johor (DK I, 30.10.2017)
Sultanate of Kelantan
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order or Star of Yunus (DK, 7.1959)
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim :
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order or Star of Yunus (DK)
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order or Star of Yunus (DK, 30.9.2017)
Sultanate of Negeri Sembilan
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan (DKNS, 8.1982)
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim :
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan (DKNS, 8.1996)
- Princess Intan Safinaz, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah's daughter [citation needed]
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Yam Tuan Radin Sunnah (DKYR, 19.7.2005) [7]
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Member of the Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan (DKNS, 1.2018)
Sultanate of Pahang
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:
- Member 1st class of the Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang (DK I, 14.7.1987)
Sultanate of Perak
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Perak (DK, 5.1986) -- currently :
- Tunku Abdul Malik (1st younger brother of the Sultan and Heir Apparent of Kedah)
- Grand Knight of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State, SPCM) with title Dato' Seri
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Perak (DK, 11.2017) -- currently :
Sultanate of Perlis
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:
- Recipient of the Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail (DK, 6.1980)
Sultanate of Selangor
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- First Class of the Royal Family Order of Selangor (DK I, 9.1978)
- Tunku Abdul Malik (1st younger brother of the Sultan) :
- Second Class of the Royal Family Order of Selangor (DK II, 20.7.1989)
- Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (3rd younger brother of the late Sultan and member of the Regency Council 2011):[citation needed]
- First Class of the Royal Family Order of Selangor (DK I, 12.2017)
Sultanate of Terengganu
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- Member first class of the Family Order of Terengganu (DK I, 3.1985)
- Tunku Abdul Malik (1st younger brother of the Sultan) :
- Member first class of the Family Order of Terengganu (DK I)
State of Malacca
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:
- Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) with title Datuk Seri Utama
State of Sarawak
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP, 4.1977) with title Datuk Patinggi
- Tunku Abdul Malik (1st younger brother of the Sultan and heir prince of Kedah) :
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DA) with title Datuk Amar
Asian foreign honours
They were awarded:[citation needed]
Far East
Brunei
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (5th and 14th YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016) :
- Recipient of Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB) [8]
Indonesia
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (5th and 14th YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016) :
- Collar of the Star of Mahaputera - 1st Class (Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna) - 1970
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim:
- 1st Class of the Star of Mahaputera (Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna) - 16.3.1970
Japan
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (5th and 14th YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016) :
- Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum - 1970
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[8]
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (29.2.1970)
- Sultanah Haminah of Kedah (2nd wife of the Sultan)
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown (3.10.2012) [note 1]
Pakistan
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (5th and 14th YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016) :
- First Class of the Nishan-e-Pakistan (1974)
Thailand
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (5th and 14th YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016) :
- Knight of the Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn (1 February 1973)
- Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri (2 September 2013) [citation needed]
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim:
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (1 February 1973)
- Sultanah Haminah of Kedah (2nd wife of the Sultan)
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (2 September 2013)
Middle East
Imperial State of Iran
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016)
- Collar of the Order of Pahlavi - 1971
- Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14.10.1971).[10]
- Tuanku Bahiyah, 1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim:
- First Class of the Order of the Pleiades (1974)
- Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14.10.1971).[10]
European honours
They were awarded:[citation needed]
Spain
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (w/Collar) - 1974
United Kingdom
- Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah (YdPA of Malaysia in 1970-1975 & 2011-2016)
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) - 1972
- Honorary Knight of the Venerable Order of St John (KStJ) - 1972
References
- ^ a b Photo of Sultan Abdul Halim and Sultanah Haminah
- ^ Thestar
- ^ a b Flickr Photo of Princess Intan Safinaz with the collar of SHMS (Kedah) and the breast star of PSM (Malaysia)
- ^ Blogspot
- ^ Photo Archived 2013-04-02 at the Wayback Machine of Abdul Halim and Haminah, King and Queen of Malaysia (2011-)
- ^ Photo of the insignia of PSM
- ^ Princess wearing the order
- ^ a b List of Malay rulers (as of January 2013) with details of orders
- ^ "Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah receives highest honour from Japan". Bernama. 2013-02-07. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ a b Badraie Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
Notes
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List of honours awarded and received by Malaysian Royal Families
List of Malaysian Local Honours awarded to Heads of State and Royals
by the Sultan of :
by the Governor of :
List of honours of the Malaysian Royal Families and Governors by country
by the Royal Family of :
by the Governors of :