The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (

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: ''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 Abdul (also transliterated as Abdal, Abdel, Abdil, Abdol, Abdool, or Abdoul; ar, عبد ال, ) is the most frequent transliteration of the combination of the Arabic word '' Abd'' (, meaning "Servant") and the definite prefix '' al / el'' (, mea ...

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 is considered the highest Order, and it may be held by only 20 persons at one time.'' Royal Official Website, Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK & co)
Details on conferment conditions

/ref> * Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMK
''This Order ranks second to the Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Mahkota, and is conferred on those who have, for a number of years, performed meritorious deeds with great responsibility to the State and Nation. It is awarded to those of high position and great influence. Conferment of this Order is limited to 100 persons only. For government officers, this Order is only given to those in the Management and Professional level or those of similar status.''

Insignia

* Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Seri - SPMK
Photo

The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star. * Knight Commander or Dato' - DPMK. Photos
Men

Women

The former insignia was composed of a badge hanging from a sash with reversed colours to make a difference, and a breast star.
The current insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash and a breast star
The current insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot and a breast star * Companion or Setia - SMK. Photos
Men

Women

The insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash.
The insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot. * Member or Ahli - AMK. Photos
Kedah

The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a ribbon.

Notable recipients

Sultan

: * Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Commander (SPMK, ''with title : Dato' Seri'') of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK-DPMK-SMK-AMK, since 21 Feb. 1964) Members of the Royal Family of Kedah : * Knight Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah with ''title : Dato' Seri'' (SPMK, Max. 20 pers.) ** ''late''

Tuanku Bahiyah Sultanah Hajah Bahiyah binti Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman ( ms, سلطانة حاجة باهية بنت المرحوم توانكو عبدالرحمن, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 24 August 1930 – 26 August 2003) was the Sultanah ...

DMN SMN DK DKH SPMK (1st wife of the Sultan

Abdul Halim ʻAbd al-Ḥalīm (ALA-LC romanization of ar, عبد الحليم) is a male Muslim given name, and in modern usage, surname. It is built from the Arabic words '' ʻabd'' and ''al-Ḥalīm'', one of the names of God in the Qur'an, which gives rise ...

) (SPMK, 19.2.1971) **

Tunku Abdul Malik Tunku Abdul Malik ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah (24 September 1929 – 29 November 2015) was the heir presumptiveAlthough he was sometimes called heir ''apparent'' due to him being invested Raja Muda, this was not technically true since he could s ...

, ''Raja Muda'' DK DKH DMK SPMK PSB (1st younger brother of the Sultan and heir prince of Kedah) (SPMK, 29.2.1964) **

Tunku Annuar Tunku Annuar ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah PSM DKH DMK SPMK SSDK PSB (30 June 1937 – 21 May 2014) was a member of the Kedah royal family and Chairman of the Regency Council of the Malaysian state of Kedah. He was the son of Sultan Badlishah ...

, ''Tunku Bendahara'' PSM DKH DMK SPMK SSDK PSB (2nd ygr br. of the Sultan and head of the Regency Council 2011) (SPMK) ** Tunku Hamidah SPMK SSDK SMS (eldest daughter of Sultan Badlishah of Kedah) (SPMK, 17.7.2008)

Lists of recipients

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List of honours of the Kedah Royal Family by country This article serves as an index - as complete as possible - of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Kedah Royal Family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient. Sultanate of Kedah They have been awar ...

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List of Honours of Kedah awarded to Heads of State and Royals This article serves as an index – as complete as possible – of all the honorific orders or similar decorations awarded by Kedah, classified by Monarchies chapter and Republics chapter, and, under each chapter, recipients' countries and the deta ...

References

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Kedah Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area ...