Orders, decorations, and medals of the Malaysian states and federal territories

The orders, decorations, and medals of the Malaysian states and federal territories, in which each state and federal territory of Malaysia has devised a system of orders and awards to honour residents for actions or deeds that benefit their local community or state, are in turn subsumed within the Malaysian honours system. Each state sets their own rules and criteria on eligibility and also how each medal is awarded and presented. Most of the orders allow for the recipient to wear their orders in public, and most grant the recipients the use of post-nominal letters in their names.

States and federal territories orders, decorations, and medals

The State Honours are honours given by state rulers. Johor was the first state to have its own awards on 31 July 1886. Later, the other Malay states did the same.

Federal Territories

The orders, decorations, and medals given by Yang di-Pertuan Agong are:Colecciones Militares (Antonio Prieto Barrio), Malaysia 1 & Malaysia 2

Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Honorific title Instituted Awarded to/for Orders The Most Distinguished Order of the Territorial CrownDarjah Yang Mulia Mahkota WilayahGrand Knight (S.U.M.W.)Datuk Seri Utama 2008 Founded by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin as a reward for contributions and services rendered within the three Federal Territories or by residents of these. Grand Commander (S.M.W.)Datuk Seri Commander (P.M.W.)Datuk Companion (J.M.W.) Officer (K.M.W.) Member (A.M.W.) Medal (P.P.W.)

Non royal states

Malacca

The orders, decorations, and medals given by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca are:Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Malacca

Orders Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Premier and Faithful Exalted Order of MalaccaDarjah Seri Paduka Setia Melaka Knight Grand Commander (S.P.S.M.) 2020 Founded by Governor Mohd. Ali Rustam. Premier and Exalted Order of MalaccaDarjah Utama Negeri Melaka Knight Grand Commander (D.U.N.M.) 1978 Founded by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Exalted Order of MalaccaDarjah Seri Melaka Grand Commander (D.G.S.M.) Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka 1978, rev. 1983 Founded by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Knight Commander (D.C.S.M.) Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka 1978 Companion 1st Class (D.M.S.M.) Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka Companion 2nd Class (D.P.S.M.) Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka Member (D.S.M.) Darjah Seri Melaka Stars and Medals Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Distinguished Service Star Bintang Cemerlang Melaka B.C.M. as a reward for distinguished service. Justice of the Peace Jaksa Pendamai J.P. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Supreme Gallantry Star Bintang Gagah Perkasa B.G.P. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Commendable Service Star Bintang Khidmat Terpuji B.K.T. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Meritorious Service Medal Pingat Jasa Kebaktian P.J.K. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Government Service Medal Pingat Bakti Masyarakat P.B.M. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Long Service Medal Pingat Khidmat Lama P.K.L. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin. Youth Service Medal Pingat Bakti Belia P.B.B. 1978 Instituted by Governor Syed Zahiruddin.

Penang

The orders, decorations, and medals given by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang are:

Orders Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Order of the Defender of StateDarjah Pangkuan Negeri Knight Grand Commander (D.U.P.N.) 1967 Founded by Governor Raja Uda as a reward for exceptional service by the people of Penang. Knight Commander (D.P.P.N.) 2003 Commander (D.G.P.N.) 1996 Companion (D.M.P.N.) 1967 Officer (D.S.P.N.) 1976 Member (D.J.N.) 1967 Stars and Medals Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Distinguished Service StarBintang Cemerlang Negeri B.C.N. 1996 Instituted by Governor Hamdan as a reward for long service and good conduct. Conspicuous Gallantry MedalPingat Gagah Perwira P.G.P. 1959 Instituted by Governor Raja Uda as a reward for extreme bravery during wartime. Distinguished Conduct MedalPingat Kelakuan Terpuji P.K.T. 1959 Instituted by Governor Raja Uda as a reward for contributions and good conduct. Meritorious Service MedalPingat Jasa Kebaktian P.J.K. 1959 Instituted by Governor Raja Uda as a reward for civil servants. Community Service MedalPingat Jasa Masyarakat P.J.M. 1969 Instituted by Governor Syed Sheh Hassan Barakbah as a reward for citizens and civil servants of the state government organs. Loyal Service MedalPingat Bakti Setia P.B.S. 1963 Instituted by Governor Raja Uda as a reward for loyal service to the government and people of the state.

Sabah

The orders, decorations, and medals given by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah are:Official Website of Sabah - The decorations

Orders Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Order of KinabaluDarjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu Grand Commander (S.P.D.K.) 9 October 1963 Founded by Governor Mustapha as a reward for outstanding services for Sabah Commander (P.G.D.K.) Companion (A.S.D.K.) Member (A.D.K.) Grand Star (B.S.K.) Star (B.K.) Certificate of Honour (S.K.) Stars and Medals Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for "Let Sabah Prosper in Malaysia" 50th Anniversary MedalPingat Peringatan 50 Tahun Sabah Maju Jaya Dalam Malaysia Gold medal 16 September 2013 Instituted by Governor Juhar Mahiruddin as a commemorate the 50 years of union with Malaysia. Silver medal

Sarawak

The orders, decorations, and medals given by Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak are:Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Sarawak, 1 & 2

Orders Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Most Exalted Order of the Star of SarawakDarjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang SarawakKnight Grand Commander (S.B.S.) 6 March 2003 Founded by Governor Abang Openg as a reward for exceptional service by the people of Sarawak Knight Commander (P.N.B.S.) 10 July 1964 Commander (P.S.B.S.) 6 March 2003 Companion (J.B.S.) 4 May 1970Officer (P.B.S.) 10 July 1964Member (A.B.S.)Herald (B.B.S.) 4 May 1970 Order of the Star of Hornbill SarawakDarjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang SarawakKnight Grand Commander (D.P.) 26 June 1973 Founded by Governor Tuanku Bujang as a reward for significant contributions. Knight Commander (D.A.) Commander (P.G.B.K.) 1 September 1988 Companion (J.B.K.) Officer (P.B.K.)Member (A.B.K.) Order of Meritorious Service to SarawakDarjah Jasa Bakti SarawakD.J.B.S. 4 September 1997 Founded by Governor Ahmad Zaidi Adruce as a reward for exemplary service to the State Civil Administration MedalPingat Pentadbiran AwamCompanion (J.P.C.)Unknown Founded by Governor Tuanku Bujang as a reward for exceptional service by Civil Servants.Gold (P.P.C.) 26 June 1973Silver (P.P.B.)Bronze (P.P.T.) Stars and Medals Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Gallantry Service MedalPingat Jasa Keberanian Gold medal 1993 Instituted by Governor Ahmad Zaidi Adruce as a reward for extreme bravery during wartime. Silver medal Bronze medal Sarawak Independence Diamond Jubilee MedalPingat Peringatan Jubli Intan Sarawak Merdeka Gold medal 22 July 2023 Instituted by Governor Abdul Taib Mahmud as commemorate 60th anniversary of independence of Sarawak. Silver medal Bronze medal

Royal States

Johor

The orders, decorations, and medals given by the Sultan of Johor are:Colecciones Militares (Antonio Prieto Barrio), Johor Sultanate of Johor Official Website

Orders Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of JohorDarjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati First Class or Pangkat Yang Pertama (D.K. I) 31 July 1886 Founded by Sultan Abu Bakar to reward meritorious contributions. Second Class or Pangkat Yang Kedua (D.K. II) The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of JohorDarjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ (S.P.M.J.) 31 July 1886 Founded by Sultan Abu Bakar as a reward for showing loyalty and meticulous service. Knight Commander or Dato’ (D.P.M.J.) Companion or Setia (S.M.J.) The Most Blessed Order of Loyalty of Sultan Ismail of JohorDarjah Setia Sultan Ismail Johor Yang Amat Diberkati Knight Grand Companion or Dato’ Sri Setia (S.S.I.J.) 28 October 1975 Founded by Sultan Ismail as a reward for contributions during his reign. Knight Companion or Dato’ Setia (D.S.I.J.) The Most Exalted Order of the Sultan Ibrahim JohorDarjah Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Grand Knight or Dato’ Sri Mulia (S.M.I.J.) 30 March 2015 Founded by Sultan Ibrahim Ismail to reward meritorious and invaluable contributions during his reign. Knight or Dato’ Mulia (D.M.I.J.) Companion or Setia Mulia (S.I.J.) Stars and Medals Ribbon Name (English/Malay) Ranks / Letters Instituted Awarded to/for Iron Medal for Valour and Meritorious ConductPingat Besi Kerana Keberanian dan Jasa First Class or Pangkat Pertama (P.B. I) 1894 Instituted by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1894 and reformed by Sultan Ibrahim on 17 September 1958. As a reward for acts of supreme valour. Second Class or Pangkat Kedua (P.B. II) Instituted by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1894 and reformed by Sultan Ibrahim on 17 September 1958. As a reward for acts of bravery and life-saving. Medal for Long and Meritorious ServicePingat Jasa dan Lama dalam Perkhidmatan Silver Medal (P.J.P.) 17 September 1923 Instituted by Sultan Abu Bakar on 31 July 1886 and reformed by Sultan Ibrahim on 17 September 1923. Then as a reward for the members of the Johor Military and Volunteer Forces and marines, today awarded not only to the Royal Johor Military Forces but also to Malaysian Armed Forces personnel for service in the state. Medal for Long Service and Good ConductPingat Kerana Lama dan Baik Dalam Pekerjaan Silver Medal (P.L.P.) 31 July 1886 Instituted by Sultan Abu Bakar on 31 July 1886 and reformed by Sultan Ibrahim on 17 September 1923. As a reward for services rendered by the Royal Malaysia Police and federal, state and local civil service. Remembrance of Service Medal"Pingat Jasa Dikenang" Silver Medal 4 October 2020