Exalted Order Of The Crown Of Kedah
The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: ''Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah'') is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah History It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 February 1964. Classes It is awarded in four classes: * Knight Grand Commander or ''Dato' Sri Paduka Mahkota Kedah'' - SPMK ** The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri and his wife, to the prefix Toh Puan * Knight Commander or ''Dato' Paduka Mahkota Kedah'' - DPMK ** The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' and his wife, to the prefix Datin * Companion or ''Setia Mahkota Kedah'' - SMK * Member or ''Ahli Mahkota Kedah'' - AMK Award conditions * Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka - SPMK.''This Order is conferred on those of high position and standing who are well known for their excellence in the performance of their duties, in whatever field of service, to the State and the Nation. The recipient is dubbed with the title, "Dato' Seri". This ...
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Flag Of Kedah
The flag and coat of arms of Kedah are the state symbols of Kedah, Malaysia. Very little distinction is present between the flag and coat of arms of the state, as the flag consists of only a red field with the state arms on the upper hoist. Flag The Kedahan flag is essentially a red flag with only the state arms of Kedah charged on its upper hoist, the upper left quarter of the flag. The red, Kedah's traditional colour, signifies prosperity, while the flag's arms is as interpreted with the standalone arms. History During the beginning of the 18th century, Kedah's flag only consists of a plain red field. In 1821, the flag was changed to be charged with a yellow tiger. This flag came to be known as the "''harimau terkam''" (pouncing tiger) or "''harimau melompat''" (jumping tiger) flag. The flag was used during Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Halim Shah II's reign, and was raised on top of the Kota Kedah before the Siam capture of the fort and occupation of the sultanate during whi ...
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