Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah Darjah Yang Mulia Setia di-Raja | |
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Type | Order |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
Grades | Knight Grand Companion (SSDK), Knight Companion (DSDK), Companion (SDK) |
Post-nominals |
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Statistics | |
Total inductees | SSDK - maximum 25 people DSDK - maximum 150 people |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah |
Next (lower) | State of Kedah Gallantry Medal |
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The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Mulia Setia di-Raja) [ citation needed ] is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.
It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 September 1973.[ citation needed ]
It is awarded in three classes:[ citation needed ]
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Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:[ citation needed ]
Members of the Royal Family of Kedah :
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