Orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak
Honorific medals given by Governor of Sarawak / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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:
- Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak)
- Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak)
- Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak)
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (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):
i.e. 'Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Honorary)'-J.B.K.(H)
. 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 (Posthumous)'-D.A. (P)
.