Type Order Sovereign Abdul Halim of Kedah | Status Currently constituted Grades DUK | |
Established 30 October 1952or 17 Nov. 1953 ? Next (higher) | ||
The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
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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.
Classes
It is awarded in one class:
Insignia
The Order consists of a chain. Photos : Kedah & RA
References
Kedah Supreme Order of Merit Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA