Kedah Supreme Order of Merit

The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah

Kedah Supreme Order of Merit
Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah
Awarded by Sultan of Kedah
TypeOrder
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignSallehuddin of Kedah
GradesDUK
Precedence
Next (higher)Halimi Family Order of Kedah
Next (lower)Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa

Ribbon bar of the order [1]

History

It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 17 November 1953 (or 30 October 1952).

Award conditions

This is the highest Order to be conferred on those who have performed meritorious deeds with full responsibility to the nation for a stated number of years. It is conferred on those of high position and wide influence. This Order may be held by only three living persons at one time, and it is seldom conferred. [2]

Classes

It is awarded in one class:

  • Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah - DUK

Insignia

The Order consists of a chain. Photos : Kedah [2]

References
  1. Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
  2. Royal Official Website, Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 and photos


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