Darjah Utama Nila Utama

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Darjah Utama Nila Utama
(Order of Nila Utama)
TypeOrder of Honour
Established1975;50 years ago (1975)
CountryFlag of Singapore.svg Singapore
Eligibility Singaporeans
Awarded forService
StatusActive
Grades
  • Order of Nila Utama (With High Distinction)
  • Order of Nila Utama (With Distinction)
  • Order of Nila Utama
Post-nominalsDUNU
Precedence
Next (higher) Darjah Utama Temasek
Next (lower) Sijil Kemuliaan
Darjah Utama Nila Utama ribbon (from 1996).svg
Ribbon after 1996
Darjah Utama Nila Utama ribbon (1975-1996).svg
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.

Contents

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

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]

Recipients

YearGrade (if any)RecipientAffiliation / Citation at time of awardRef.
1990First Class Toh Chin Chye Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore [2] [4]
First Class Michael Fam Chairman, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation [2]
Second Class Othman Wok Former politician
2006First Class Lim Siong Guan Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance [5]
First Class Philip Yeo Chairman, Agency for Science, Technology and Research
2008First Class Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs [6]
Second Class Andrew Chew Chairman, Public Service Commission [5]
2012First Class J. Y. Pillay Chairman, Council of Presidential Advisers [7]
2015First ClassStephen Lee Ching YenImmediate Past President, Singapore National Employers Federation [5]
2017First Class Eddie Teo Chan Seng Chairman, Public Service Commission [8]
2019With High DistinctionLim Chee OnnMember, Council of Presidential Advisers [5]
2021With DistinctionPeter Seah Lim HuatChairman, DBS Bank [9]

See also

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. 1 2 3 Chern, Alphonsus (13 August 2015). "Singapore badges of honour". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Darjah Utama Nila Utama (The Order of Nila Utama) (Amendment) Rules 2019 - Singapore Statutes Online". sso.agc.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  4. Ang, Benson (February 2012). "Dr Toh Chin Chye:1921-2012 VIP With Simple Taste". The New Paper . Singapore. pp. 4, 6.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (17 November 2018). "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  6. 2008 National Day Awards to recognise special contributions for Pedra Branca case 2008
  7. "J Y Pillay awarded highest public service honour". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 10 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  8. Seow, Joanna (5 November 2017). "Nearly 500 receive top awards from President Halimah for their service to Singapore". The Straits Times. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  9. Ho, Grace (9 August 2021). "Top honours for DBS chairman Peter Seah Lim Huat in this year's National Day awards". The Straits Times. Retrieved 4 April 2022.