Orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak


The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Governor / Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated. The presentation of the award was usually held at The Astana, the Governor's official residence.
It was categorized into 5 groups, which are:
For foreigners who received state orders or medal, the 'Honorary' post-nominal will be added after their name with 'H' :
i.e. 'Johan Bintang Kenyalang '-J.B.K.
. 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':
i.e. Late Tan Sri P.Ramlee's 'Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang '-D.A.
.

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

Precedence:

Orders, decorations, and medals

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. In 1988, the Order was overhauled, and renamed for the second time as 'Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak'. In 2003, in conjunction of the 40th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence, the Satria Bintang Sarawak was instituted, with Former Malaysian PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud became its first recipients. Currently, these were the highest State Order.
There are 7 ranks, which are:
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:
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:
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:
During the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the Governor's Birthday on 14 September 2013,3 personnel were awarded with the Pingat Perwira Negeri.

Other orders and medals

State orders

  • 1st Class : Master
  • 2nd Class : Companion
  • 3rd Class : Officer

Medals

  • * 'Pengasas Pejuang Kemerdekaan ', where the Governor of Sarawak and 5 others are the recipient of it during the investiture ceremony at Astana Negeri, on 16 September 2013.
  • * 'Pingat Cemerlang Jubli Emas '
  • * 'Pingat Bakti Jubli Emas '
  • * 'Pingat Terpuji Jubli Emas '
  • Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia - 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:

  • * 'Long Service Decoration',
  • * 'Long Service Badge',
  • * 'Long Service Medal', and
  • * 'Pingat Perkhidmatan Lama'.

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