Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah

Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah
Darjah Yang Mulia Setia di-Raja
Awarded by Sultan of Kedah
TypeOrder
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignSallehuddin of Kedah
GradesKnight Grand Companion (SSDK), Knight Companion (DSDK), Companion (SDK)
Post-nominals
  • S.S.D.K.
  • D.S.D.K.
  • S.D.K.
Statistics
Total inducteesSSDK - maximum 25 people
DSDK - maximum 150 people
Precedence
Next (higher)Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah
Next (lower)State of Kedah Gallantry Medal

Ribbon bar of the order [1]

The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Mulia Setia di-Raja) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.

History

It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 September 1973.

Classes

It is awarded in three classes:

  • Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia di-Raja Kedah - SSDK
    • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri and his wife, to the prefix Datin Seri
  • Knight Companion or Dato' Setia di-Raja Kedah - DSDK
    • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' and his wife, to the prefix Datin
  • Companion or Setia di-Raja Kedah - SDK
Ribbon

SSDK
DSDK
SDK
Former Ribbon

DSDK		 .

Award conditions

  • Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia di-Raja Kedah - SSDK
    This Order is conferred on those of high position who are well known for their excellence in the performance of their duties to the State and Nation, in whatever field. This Order may be held by only 25 persons at one time, and recipients are honoured with the title, "Dato' Seri". [2]
  • Knight Companion or Dato' Setia di-Raja Kedah - DSDK
    This Order ranks second to the Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Setia. It is conferred on those in high positions, exercising great influence, who have performed, with great responsibility, much excellent service to the State and Nation. The conferment of this Order is limited to 150 persons only. For government servants, this Order is only given to those in the Management and Professional level or those of similar status. -

Insignia

  • Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia di-Raja Kedah - SSDK . Photos : Men & Women [2] (a Princess of Kedah)
    The insignia is composed of a collar, a breast star and a badge hanging from a sash.
  • Knight Companion or Dato' Setia di-Raja Kedah - DSDK. Photos : Men - 2005 [3] & 2011 [4] - Women (RA)
    The current insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a sash with a different pattern than the SSDK and a breast star
    The former insignia of a male titular was apparently composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash similar to the SDK and a breast star (Men (Kedah) [2]).
  • Companion or Setia - SDK. Photos : Men - titular 2010 [5] & Women [2]
    The current insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash (without breast star)
    The current insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot.

Recipients

[6]

Knight Grand Companion (S.S.D.K.)

Knight Companion (D.S.D.K.)

Lists of recipients

References

  1. ^ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
  2. ^ a b c d Royal Official Website, Royal Order of Loyalty (SSDK & co), Details on conferment conditions Archived 2013-11-05 at the Wayback Machine - list as of 2003 Archived 2013-11-05 at the Wayback Machine - photos
  3. ^ Dr. Lim Siow Jin titular of DSDK in 2005
  4. ^ Another titular in 2011 Archived 2013-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Blog with mention SDK and Setia di-Raja Kedah as comment of the photo
  6. ^ "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.