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The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Raja of Perlis. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated.

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Order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals

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Orders, decorations, and medals

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perlis - Darjah Kerabat Diraja Perlis Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Raja Syed Sirajuddin on 17 May 2001.
  • Awarded in a single class, without any title attached and at the personal discretion of the ruler - D.K.P.
  • The Most Esteemed Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail - Darjah Kerabat Perlis Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Raja Syed Putra on 21 September 1965 as a family order limited to members of the Perlis and allied Royal families.
  • Awarded in a single class, Darjah Kerabat - D.K.
  • The Order of Dato’ Bendahara Sri Jamalullail - Darjah Kebesaran Dato’ Bendahara Sri Jamalullail

  • Founded by Raja Syed Sirajuddin in 2006 as a special decoration of honour for distinguished statesmen.
  • Awarded in a single class with the personal title of Dato’ Sri Diraja Bendahara Negara - D.B.S.J.
  • The Most Esteemed Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail - Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Raja Syed Sirajuddin in 2001
  • Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Sri Setia with the title of Dato’ Sri Diraja - S.S.S.J.
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato’ Setia - D.S.S.J.
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato’ Setia Panglima - D.S.P.J.
  • The Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis - Darjah Kebesaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail Perlis

  • Founded by Raja Syed Sirajuddin in 2005
  • Awarded in four classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Setia Paduka with the title of Dato’ Sri Diraja - S.P.S.J.
  • 2. Dato’ Wira - D.W.S.J.
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato’ Panglima - D.P.S.J.
  • 4. Companion or Sri - S.S.P.
  • The Most Esteemed Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail - Darjah Kebesaran Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Raja Syed Putra on 22 June 1995.
  • Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Companion or Dato’ Sri Setia with the title of Dato’ Sri Diraja - S.S.P.J.
  • 2. Knight Companion or Dato’ Setia - D.S.P.J.
  • 3. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - D.P.P.J.
  • Made obsolete in 2001 but appointments revived in 2007.

    The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Perlis, the Star of Safi - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Perlis Yang Amat Mulia, Bintang al-Safi

  • Founded by Raja Syed Putra on 21 September 1965.
  • Awarded in five classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka with the title of Dato’ Sri Diraja - S.P.M.P.
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - D.P.M.P.
  • 3. Companion or Setia - S.M.P.
  • 4. Member or Ahli - A.M.P.
  • 5. A silver medal (Pingat - P.M.P.) was instituted on 22 June 1995 to recognise the services of grade 3 departmental heads and community leaders of equivalent rank.
  • The Order for Dato’ Titleholders - Darjah Dato’ Bergelar

  • Founded by Raja Syed Putra on 27 December 1987 to accompany the award of certain titular honours, namely:
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver-gilt badge enamelled in blue suspended from a broad, blue, silk riband with a gold central band, worn in the same manner as the sash of a grand cross.

    Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

  • Instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 to reward conspicuous acts of gallantry of the highest order.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - P.K.H.
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih

  • Instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 as a reward for distinguished conduct.
  • Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - P.P.T.
  • Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

  • Instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 9 May 1951 as a reward for meritorious services in state employ, for those employed in state service in civil service grades three to seven.
  • Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - P.J.K.
  • Meritorious Conduct Medal - Pingat Jasa Baik

  • Instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 30 May 1968 as a reward for meritorious conduct in state employ, for those employed in state service in civil service grades eight to eleven.
  • Awarded in a single class, a bronze medal - P.J.B.
  • Long Service Medal - Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama

  • Instituted by Raja Syed Putra on 4 July 1962 as a reward for twenty-five years of long service in state employ.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal - P.P.L.
  • References

    Orders, decorations, and medals of Perlis Wikipedia