The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak) is the second highest order group (in the group of orders) of the orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak. The order was instituted in 1970, and was redesigned in 1988. Two more ranks were added to the order: the 'Officer' in 1988 and the 'Companion' in 2002.
The order is divided into six classes:
Nomination criteria
Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.)
Especially designated for men and women who rendered excellent service to the State of Sarawak for a long period of time and has strong influence with the highest display of responsibility befitting their station.
Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)
Bestowed to men and women with high standing and provided an honourable service to the State of Sarawak in their respective fields. In order to qualify, the nominees display a strong influence in the field they are active in, and where it is exercised for the good of all. Within the civil service, those who are at Premiere Grade "C" or Special Grade "C" or those in the Top Management Group (Kumpulan Pengurusan Tertinggi) or its equivalent.
Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)
An award for those with high position in their service to the State of Sarawak where although it may not be as outstanding as required for the second grade, but may be deemed as special, for instance the discharge of a special function or responsibility successfully over a span of several years. Those in the Civil Service's Professional and Management Group or higher, including the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Colonel in the Army, Captain in the Air Force, and Captain in the Navy, qualify to be nominated.
Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)
For service and contribution of high esteem suitable with their position or roles. Nominees from the Civil Service belong to the Support Group or higher, including Assistant Superintendent of Police, Major in the Army, Squadron Leader in the Air Force, and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.
Recipients
Knight Grand Commander (D.P.)
Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Patinggi. Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Patinggi while husbands do not receive a courtesy title.
Knight Commander (D.A.)
Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Amar. Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Amar, while the recipient's husbands do not receive a courtesy title.
Commander (P.G.B.K.)
Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk. Wives of the recipient are styled Datin, whereas their husbands do not have a courtesy title.
Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)
- Datuk Dr Ahmad Ridzwan Arshad - 2004
- Kasjoo Kadis - 2004
- Lim Kian Hock - 2004
- Datin Napsiah Mahfoz - 2004
- Prof Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Hamid - 2004
- Francis Johen Adam, Acting Deputy State Attorney General - 2009
- Ubaidillah Abdul Latip, Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Public Utilities - 2009
- Prof Helmut Lueckenhausen - 2011
- Pandalela Rinong, National Diver & Olympic Medalist - 2012
- Izyan Alirahman, also known as Zee Avi, musician - 2012
- Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, recording artist - 2012
- Jerry Kamit, sape player - 2012
- Muhamad Haneef Ali - 2016
Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)
- Florence Anak David Brown
- Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab
- Matthew Chin Hiong Choi
- Saniah Abdul Kadir
- Ivy Lim Chen Chen
- Sapiah Daud
- John Awan
- Abg Borhanudin Abg Ahmad Masuine
- Ahmad Sukarno Saini
- Happysupina Sait
- Mohizah Mohamad
- Rusmaliza Mat Darus
- Siti Nirainawati Aini
- Wisil Lichok
- Jamey Mijek
- Noor Salmah Reduan
- Christopher Danan Binjie
- Abang Jamallidon Abang Ullie
- Enting @ Inting Nyami
- Abg Mohamed Abg Turkey
- Sebi Abang
- Abdul Khalid Manap
- Lim Hock Meng
- Suhaili Mohamed
- Elsie William
- Jamalie Busri
- Alfred Geling Ason
- Andrew Gumbak
- Engkamat Lading
- Dr Cheong Yaw Liang
- Timothy Alexander
- LT. Kolonel Zainal Azli Ismail
- Dayang Rahanah Awang Mashor
- Law Poh Kiong
- Rawa Nau
- Ali Suhaili
- Fathi Mursidi
- Dayang Rozana Abang Hassan
- Bernard Sia Siew Fang
- Ismail Ibrahim
- Philip Sangkan
- Alexson Naga Chabu
- Roselina Daud
- Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali
- Leftenan Kolonel Hanable Sunday Edward
- Azlan Ramli
- Dr Firdaus Abdullah @ Kenneth Kevin Akeu
- Abdul Malik Abdullah @ Hin Langit
- Joel @ Berinau Bangin
- Japri Bujang Masli
- Louis Simon Peter
- Gabriel Bain Gonyep
- Alli Matsah
- Ghani Abone @ Marnie Abon
- Roshidi Junai
- Lau Oi Phen
- Lau Hieng Wuong
- Thomas Jawa Lasu
- Peter @ Peter Lai Sakul
- Haminah Tan
- Durie Augustine Tinggie
- Nicholas Amin
- Kuek Eng Mong
- Datin Seri Baduyah Bujang
- Sim Soon Tian
- Hii Sieh Toh
- Rasiah Ali @ Rosiah Ali
- Henry Colin Belawing
- Yeo Liew Yian
- Margaret Philip Bedus
- Iskandar Sharkawi
- Han Hipeni
- Jong Yee Kie
- Chambai Lindong
- Dajai Anggie
- Guan @ Franklin Guang Juma
- Horaira @ Horairah Hanapi
- Jamaiyah Sulaiman
- Jamilah Rakim
- Jawan Nyaun
- Jenny Jita Eyir
- Juliana Usun Kalang
- Natasha Nasa Douglas Uggah
- Rosita Poni
- Thomas Lamit Lutik
- Alyik Manding
- Florince Christy
- Hillary Mawan Antar
- James Mering Imang
- Kayak @ Philip Brandah
- Kiew Shyn Yong
- Musin Radin
- Nang Balai
- Stephen Ang Teck Chai
- Theresa Gelang Dinggin
- Lee Siang Hua
- Loh Ling Tai
- Wong Tiong Kee
- Alexander Donald
- Augustine Anjat Beti
- Mckevin AK Toni
Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)
- Dr. Julian Jolly
Notable recipients
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