Darjah Utama Nila Utama

Darjah Utama Nila Utama (Order of Nila Utama)
Type	Order of Honour
Established	1975;50 years ago (1975)
Country	Singapore
Eligibility	Singaporeans
Awarded for	Service
Status	Active
Grades	Order of Nila Utama (With High Distinction) Order of Nila Utama (With Distinction) Order of Nila Utama
Post-nominals	DUNU
Precedence
Next (higher)	Darjah Utama Temasek
Next (lower)	Sijil Kemuliaan
Ribbon after 1996 Ribbon prior to 1996

The Darjah Utama Nila Utama (English: Order of Nila Utama) is Singapore's third most prestigious national honour, established in 1975. ^[1] It is an Order conferred by the President of Singapore and was originally intended as the highest award for foreign dignitaries. Over time, it has been awarded predominantly to Singaporeans. ^[2] The honour is named after the founder of the Kingdom of Singapura, Sang Nila Utama.

As of 1 August 2019, the Order comprises three grades: ^[3]

• the Order of Nila Utama (With High Distinction),

• the Order of Nila Utama (With Distinction), and

• the Order of Nila Utama.

Recipients of the honour are entitled to use the post-nominal letters DUNU.

History

Prior to August 2019, the 3 grades of the Order of Nila Utama were known as: ^[3]

• First Class of the Order of Nila Utama
• Second Class of the Order of Nila Utama
• Third Class of the Order of Nila Utama

Recipients

Main article: List of Darjah Utama Nila Utama recipients

References

1. "Darjah Utama Nila Utama (The Order of Nila Utama) Rules 1996 - Singapore Statutes Online". sso.agc.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
2. Chern, Alphonsus (13 August 2015). "Singapore badges of honour". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
3. "Darjah Utama Nila Utama (The Order of Nila Utama) (Amendment) Rules 2019 - Singapore Statutes Online". sso.agc.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

External links

• Singapore Prime Minister's Office - The Order of Nila Utama