Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah

Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah
Awarded by Sultan of Kedah
Type	Order
Status	Currently constituted
Sovereign	Abdul Halim of Kedah
Grades (w/ post-nominals)	Knight Grand Commander (SPMK) , Knight Commander (DPMK) , Companion (SMK) , Member (AMK)
Established	21 February 1964
Precedence
Next (higher)	State of Kedah Star of Gallantry
Next (lower)	Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah

Ribbon bar of the order ^[1]

The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah) ^[2] is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah

History

It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 February 1964.^[2]

Classes

It is awarded in four classes:^[2]

Knight 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
Knight 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
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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. ^[3]
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. ^[3]

Insignia

Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka - SPMK . Photo.^[3]
The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star.
Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMK. Photos : Men & Women ^[3]
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 ^[3]
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 ^[3] & RA ^[2]
The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a ribbon.

Notable recipients

Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:^[4]

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 Feb. 1964)

Members of the Royal Family of Kedah :

Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah with title : Dato' Seri (SPMK, Max. 20 pers.)
- late Tuanku Bahiyah DMN SMN DK DKH SPMK (1st wife of the Sultan Abdul Halim) (SPMK, 19.2.1971) ^[5]
- Tunku Abdul Malik, Raja Muda DK DKH DMK SPMK PSB (1st younger brother of the Sultan and heir prince of Kedah) (SPMK, 29.2.1964) ^[5]
- Tunku Annuar, Tunku Bendahara PSM DKH DMK SPMK SSDK PSB (2nd ygr br. of the Sultan and head of the Regency Council 2011) (SPMK) ^[5]^[6]
- Tunku Hamidah SPMK SSDK SMS (eldest daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah) (SPMK, 17.7.2008)

Lists of recipients

List of honours of the Kedah Royal Family by country
List of Honours of Kedah awarded to Heads of State and Royals
Category: Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah

References

↑ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
1 2 3 4 Royal Ark, Kedah Orders and decorations
1 2 3 4 5 6 Royal Official Website, Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK & co), Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 - photos
↑ Photo of Sultan Abdul Halim and Sultanah Haminah
1 2 3 The Royal Ark, Kedah genealogical details, p11
↑ Members of the Regency Council of Kedah

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