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:

Order Post Nominal Title Created Changed Number of Living Recipients (at one time) PhotoDatuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Grand Commander) D.P. Datuk Patinggi 1970 1988 20 1Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Commander) D.A. Datuk Amar 1973 1988 27 2Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (Commander) P.G.B.K. Datuk 1973 1988 130 3Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Companion) J.B.K. None 1973 1988 150 4Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (Officer) P.B.K. None 2002 None Unlimited 5Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (Member) A.B.K. None 1988 None Unlimited 6

Ribbon bars Datuk Patinggi (D.P.)Datuk Amar (D.A.) Panglima Gemilang (P.G.B.K.) Johan (J.B.K.) Pegawai (P.B.K.) Ahli (A.B.K.) Ribbon patterns Ribbon patterns (1970 or 1973 to 1988)

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.Swk. G.N. 749/2003 as amended by Swk. G.N. 2000/2003 & 2794/2003

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.Swk. G.N. 749/2003 p. 679

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.

Companion (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

Officer (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

Member (A.B.K.)

Dr. Julian Jolly

Notable recipients The late PW (1) Temenggong Kanang Anak Langkau, SP, PGB, then awarded with the "Commander" which carries the title "Datuk" in 2011. Pandelela Rinong became the youngest Sarawakian to receive the order when she was awarded the "Companion" order in a special investiture ceremony to commemorate her achievement in the 2012 London Olympics. Izyan Alirahman, also known by her stage name Zee Avi, was conferred the "Officer" order in an investiture ceremony on 12 December 2012 alongside Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, also a singer-songwriter, and renowned sape player Jerry Kamit.

External links Photos of the Sarawak State Orders, Decorations and Medals (Public Relations and Corporate Affairs Unit, Sarawak Chief Minister's Department)

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