List of post-nominal letters (Sarawak)

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This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Sarawak. The order in which they follow an individual's name is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals. When applicable, non-hereditary titles are indicated.

Grades [1] [2] [3] Post-nominalTitleWife's titleRibbon
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak
Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak
Knight Grand CommanderSatria Bintang SarawakS.B.S.Pehin Sri-
Grand CommanderPanglima Negara Bintang SarawakP.N.B.S.Dato SriDatin Sri
CommanderPanglima Setia Bintang SarawakP.S.B.S.DatoDatin
CompanionJohan Bintang SarawakJ.B.S.----
OfficerPegawai Bintang SarawakP.B.S.----
MemberAhli Bintang SarawakA.B.S.----
HeraldBentara Bintang SarawakB.B.S.----
The Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak
Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak
Knight Grand CommanderDatuk Patinggi Bintang KenyalangD.P.Datuk PatinggiDatin Patinggi
Knight CommanderDatuk Amar Bintang KenyalangD.A.Datuk AmarDatin Amar
Grand CommanderPanglima Gemilang Bintang KenyalangP.G.B.K.DatukDatin
CompanionJohan Bintang KenyalangJ.B.K.----
OfficerPegawai Bintang KenyalangP.B.K.----
MemberAhli Bintang KenyalangA.B.K.----
Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak
Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak		D.J.B.S.DatuDatin
The Civil Administration Medal or Distinguished Service
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam
CompanionJohan Perkhidmatan CemerlangJ.P.C.----
Distinguished Service Medal - GoldPingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Emas)P.P.C.----
Meritorious Service Medal - SilverPingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (Perak)P.P.B.----
Commendable Service Medal - BronzePingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (Gangsa)P.P.T.----
Gallantry Service Medal or Medal of the Defender of the State
Pingat Jasa Keberanian
Medal of the Defender of the State - GoldPingat Perwira Negeri (Emas)P.P.N. (Emas)----
Medal of the Defender of the State - SilverPingat Perwira Negeri (Perak)P.P.N. (Perak)----
Medal of the Defender of the State - BronzePingat Perwira Negeri (Gangsa)P.P.N. (Gangsa)----

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References

  1. ↑ Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Sarawak, 1 & 2
  2. ↑ "Sarawak decorations & Precedence Order". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
  3. ↑ "Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Sarawak". Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
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