Sarawak

Sarawak

Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...

 state order and medals are presented by His Excellency The Governor of Sarawak (Malay: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak

Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is the title of the largely symbolic state Governor of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, who is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King of Malaysia....

) to those who rendered exceptional and meritorious service or deeds to the State of Sarawak, the government and the people. The presentation of the award was usually held at The Astana

The Astana, Sarawak

The Astana is a palace in Kuching, Sarawak, on the north bank of the Sarawak River, opposite the Kuching Waterfront. It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, the Governor of Sarawak...

, the Governor's official residence.

It was categorized into 5 groups, which are:

• Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak
  Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak
  The Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak is the highest state order in the state of Sarawak. It is conferred to those who rendered excellent service in the development of the state of Sarawak, and Malaysia as well. The Order was established in 1964, a year after the Sarawak's independence...
  
   (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)
• Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak
  Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak
  The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak is the second highest order group of Sarawak State Orders,Decorations and Medals list.The Order was instituted in 1970,and was redesigned in 1988.Two more ranks were added to the Order,the 'Officer' in 1988,and the 'Companion' in 2002.The Order...
  
   (Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)
• Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak
  Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak
  The Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak is third-ranking order in the list of order of the Sarawak State Orders,Decorations and Medal.The Order was instituted in 1997,and limited only to 100 living recipients at one time.The Order consists of Breast Star,Sash,Sash Badge,and a Miniature Medal.The Recipient...
  
   (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak)
• Pingat Pentadbiran Awam
  Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Sarawak)
  The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam ranks fourth in the Sarawak State Orders,Decorations and Medals list.The medal was instituted in 1973,to recognize exemplary service in Civil Service....
  
   (Civil Administration Medal)
• Pingat Jasa Keberanian (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal)

For foreigners who received state orders or medal, the 'Honorary' post-nominal will be added after their name with 'H' (Honorary): . Should the award was posthumously awarded to a deceased recipient, the 'Posthumous' post-nominal will be also placed after their name, with 'P', which stands for 'Posthumous': .

List of order and medals (order of precedence)

• Satria Bintang Sarawak (S.B.S.)
• Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (D.P.)
• Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (D.A.)
• Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (P.N.B.S.)
• Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.)
• Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (D.J.B.S.)
• Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (P.S.B.S.)
• Johan Bintang Sarawak (J.B.S.)
• Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)
• Johan Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (J.P.C.)
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (P.P.C).
• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Emas) (P.P.N. (Emas))
• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Perak) (P.P.N. (Perak))
• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa) (P.P.N. (Gangsa))
• Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (P.B.S.)
• Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (P.P.B.)
• Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A.B.S.)
• Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (P.P.T.)
• Bentara Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S.)

Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)

The history of this order could be traced back to the Brooke era, where a similar order was awarded by Rajah Brooke to recognize exceptional service to the Kingdom of Sarawak. However, the order became obsolete when Sarawak became British Crown Colony in 1946. Only in 1964, the Order was revived by the state government, and it was renamed as 'Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak' (The Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 1988, the Order was overhauled, and renamed for the second time as 'Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak' (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 2003, in conjunction of the 40th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence, the Satria Bintang Sarawak (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) was instituted, with Former Malaysian PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad and Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud

Abdul Taib Mahmud

Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud is the fourth and current Chief Minister of Sarawak. He is also the state Financial Minister and Planning and Resource Management Minister. Taib is the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu , which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition...

 became its first recipients. Currently, these were the highest State Order.

There are 7 ranks, which are:

• Satria Bintang Sarawak (S.B.S.) (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)- limited only to 9 recipients at one time. The Recipient of this order receives the title of 'Pehin Sri'.
• Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (P.N.B.S.) (Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)-limited to 175 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of 'Dato Sri'.
• Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (P.S.B.S.) (Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)-limited to 275 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of 'Dato'.
• Johan Bintang Sarawak (J.B.S.) (Companion of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)-Limited to 400 recipients at one time.
• Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (P.B.S.) (Officer of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)
• Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A.B.S.) (Member of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)
• Bentara Bintang Sarawak (B.B.S.) (Herald of the Order of the Star of Sarawak)

Note: Current Order above have no connection with the previous order of the same name.

Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)

There are 6 ranks for the Order above, which are:

• Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (D.P.) (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)-limited only to 20 recipients at one time. The recipient of this order receives the title of 'Datuk Patinggi'.
• Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (D.A.) (Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)-limited only to 27 recipients at one time. The recipient of this order receives the title of 'Datuk Amar'.
• Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.) (Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)-limited to 130 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title of 'Datuk'.
• Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.) (Companion of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)-Limited to 150 recipients at one time.
• Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.) (Officer of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)
• Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.) (Member of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak)

Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (D.J.B.S.) (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak)

This order only have one rank, and it is awarded to those who rendered exceptional services to the state. This Order is limited to 100 recipients at one time. The recipient of this award receives the title Datu, while for the female recipient, she receives the title Datin Paduka.

Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Civil Administration Medal)

This medal is awarded to those who rendered exceptional services to the state or Federal Government in Civil Service.
There are 4 ranks, which are:

• Johan Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (J.P.C.) (Companion of the Distinguished Service)-Newly instituted in 2010, and its first recipient was Special Administrative Officer in the Chief Minister’s Department, Mohamad Abdul Rahman.
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Emas) (P.P.C.) (Distinguished Service Medal-Gold)
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (Perak) (P.P.B.) (Meritorious Service Medal-Silver)
• Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (Gangsa) (P.P.T.) (Commendable Service Medal-Bronze)

Pingat Jasa Keberanian (Gallantry Service Medal)

This medal is awarded to the men and woman who served in the Armed Forces or Royal Malaysian Police, and performed an exceptional bravery and sacrifice in Sarawak. There are 3 ranks in this medal, which are:

• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Emas) (Medal of the Defender of the State-Gold)
• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Perak) (Medal of the Defender of the State-Silver)
• Pingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa) (Medal of the Defender of the State-Bronze)

Currently, no one had been awarded with the medal above.

Other orders and medals

State orders

• The Most Excellent Order of the Star of Sarawak (1928–1946)-There are 3 classes, which are:

• Darjah Paduka Seri Sarawak (DPSS) (Most Eminent Order of the Most Esteemed Star of Sarawak):(1983–1988)-No longer awarded since 1988

Medals

• Pingat Bakti Jubli Perak (Silver Jubilee Service Medal)-in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Sarawak Independence within Malaysia in 1988.

• Pingat Peringatan Delima (Ruby Memorial Medal)-in commemoration of Ruby Jubilee of Sarawak Independence within Malaysia in 2003.

• Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia (Loyal Service Medal)-awarded to those who performed excellence and loyal service to the State Government for 20 continuous years, or 25 years of accumulated Service. Formerly known as:

The Medals was usually presented by the Chief Minister, in presence of the State Secretary, at a ceremony.

• Sarawak Centenary Medal (1941)-Awarded in honor of the Centenary of Sarawak, in 1941.
• Sarawak Good Service Medal (Civilian & Military) (1928–1946). Obsolete 1946.
• Sarawak Conspicuous Bravery Medal (obsolete 1946)
• Police Long Service Medal (obsolete 1946)

External links

• Sarawak State Orders,Decorations & Medals List,Public Relations & Corporate Affairs Division,Sarawak Chief Minister's Department (Bahasa Malaysia)
• Antonio Pietro Barrio, Sarawak State Orders & Medals ribbons (2001)