The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah) is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
History It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 17 November 1953 (or 30 October 1952).
Award conditions This is the highest Order to be conferred on those who have performed meritorious deeds with full responsibility to the nation for a stated number of years. It is conferred on those of high position and wide influence. This Order may be held by only three living persons at one time, and it is seldom conferred. Royal Official Website, Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 and photos
Classes It is awarded in one class: Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah – DUK
Recipients 1958: Tunku Abdul Rahman 1988: Mahathir Mohamad 2006: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Abdul Razak Hussein
Insignia The Order consists of a chain. Photos : Kedah
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