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: 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 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
Ribbon SPMK DPMK SMK AMK Former ribbon pattern . . .
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. Royal Official Website, Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK & co), Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 - photos 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 Grand Commander or Dato' Seri - SPMK . Photo. The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star. 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 Grand Commander (SPMK) 1968: Syed Ahmad Shahabuddin 1969: Syed Sheh Barakbah 1985: Syed Nahar bin Tun Syed Sheh Shahabuddin 1989: Tunku Yaakob ibni Sultan Abdul Hamid 1997: Ahmad Zaidi Adruce 2008: Syed Hamid Albar 2008: Tunku Hajah Hamidah 2008: Azizan Abdul Razak 2014: Mukhriz Mahathir 2017: Sultan Sallehuddin, Sultan of Kedah (Grand Master since 2017) 2017: Tunku Sakinah 2018: Che Puan Muda Zaheeda Mohamad Ariff 2021: Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor Unknown: Abdul Rahman Ya'kub
Commander (DPMK)
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