Kedah Supreme Order of Merit
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It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 17 November 1953 (or 30 October 1952).
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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.
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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