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Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Mulia Sri Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.

History

It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 15 July 1983 in three classes. A further and upper class was added in 2008 : Grand Commander or Darjah Seri Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah – SHMS.

Classes

It is awarded in four classes:

  • Grand Commander or Darjah Seri Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah – SHMS
  • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri Diraja and his wife, to the prefix Datin Seri Diraja
  • Knight Commander or Datuk Sri Paduka Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah – DHMS
  • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Paduka' and his wife, to the prefix Datin Paduka
  • Companion or Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah – SMS
  • Star or Bintang Setia Sultan 'Abdu'l Halim Mu'azzam Shah – BMS

Award conditions

  • Knight Commander or Datuk Sri Paduka – DHMS <br> The Order is conferred on those in high positions who have performed meritorious services to the State and Nation. Its recipients are dubbed with the title, "Dato' Paduka"

Insignia

  • Grand Commander (SHMS). The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star (Photo).
  • Knight Commander (DHMS). The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star (Photo ).
  • Companion (SMS)<br> The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash for a male titular (Photo) and from a breast knot for a female titular (Photo ).
  • Star (BMS). The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a ribbon (Photo ).

Recipients

Grand Commander (S.H.M.S.)

Knight Commander (D.H.M.S.)

See also

References