The Kelantan order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Kelantan. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.
Order of precedence
Order of precedence in Kelantan is as follows:
No. Description 1 the Sultan 2 the Raja Perempuan/Sultanah 3 the Tengku Mahkota 4 the Tengku Ampuan Mahkota/Che Puan Mahkota 5 the Sultan's Mother 6 the Tengku Bendahara 7 the Sultan's children 8 the Menteri Besar 9 Members of the Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Kelantan (DK) 10 the Tengku Temenggong 11 the Tengku Laksamana 12 the Tengku Panglima Raja 13 Deputy to the Menteri Besar 14 Judges of the High Court 15 Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 16 Former Menteri Besar 17 State Secretary 18 the Kerabat Bergelar 19 the Kerabat Terdekat 20 State Mufti 21 Chief Syarie Judge 22 the Kerabat 23 State Legal Adviser 24 State Financial Officer 25 Members of the Executive Council 26 Members of the Legislative Assembly 27 Chief of Ceremonies 28 the Dato' Bergelar 29 the Orang Besar Negeri 30 Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPMK) 31 Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) 32 Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (SPSK) 33 Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) 34 Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (SPJK) 35 Members of the Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior (PYGP) 36 Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) 37 Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (DJMK) 38 Knight Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (DPSK) 39 Knight Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (DPKK) 40 Knight Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (DPJK) 41 Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (PMK) 42 Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (JMK) 43 Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (PSK) 44 Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (PKK) 45 Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (PJK) 46 Officers of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (BSK) 47 Officers of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (BJK) 48 Members of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (ASK) 49 Members of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (AJK) 50 Members of the State Public Service Commission 51 Head of Departments 52 State Administrative Officers 53 Officers equivalent to Grade 41 and above 54 Assistant Head of Departments 55 Members of State Stars 56 Justices of the Peace 57 Officers equivalent to Grade 29 and above 58 Members of State Medals
See also List of post-nominal letters (Kelantan)
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