Order of the Defender of the Realm
The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm (Malay: Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace of God-Defender of the Realm).
| Order of the Defender of the Realm | |
|---|---|
Ribbon and Star of (highest) S.M.N rank | |
| Awarded by The Sovereign of Malaysia | |
| Type | State Order |
| Established | 9 August 1958 |
| Ribbon | Blue with a white-edged red central stripe and yellow edges. |
| Motto | 'Dipeliharakan Allah - Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace of God - Defender of the Realm) |
| Eligibility | Former Prime Ministers, State Governors (Yang di-Pertua Negeri), Civil servants |
| Awarded for | Meritorious service to the country |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Grades | Grand Commander / Commander / Companion / Officer / Member / Medallist |
| Post-nominals | S.M.N. / P.M.N. / J.M.N. / K.M.N. / A.M.N. / P.P.N. |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1958 |
| Last induction | 2024 |
| Total inductees | 45 Grand Commanders 147 Commanders 1,417 Companions 10,909 Officers 24,324 Members 34,524 Medallists 50 Honorary Grand Commanders 102 Honorary Commanders 199 Honorary Companions 181 Honorary Officers 265 Honorary Members 207 Honorary Medallists |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Crown of the Realm |
| Next (lower) | Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia |
| Ribbon of the Order | |
The order was instituted on 6 August 1958 and initially had the five highest ranks. The medal was added on 19 August 1960.
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