Exalted Order of Malacca

The Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Seri Melaka) is the third-highest state order of Malacca which is conferred by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca.^[1] The order was constituted in 1978 by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Syed Zahiruddin along with the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca.

History

The Exalted Order of Malacca was established in 1978 by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Syed Zahiruddin along with the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca. The order was established as the second highest state order and continued to be the second highest order until the creation of the Premier and Faithful Exalted Order of Malacca as the highest order by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Mohd Ali Rustam in 2020 following which the Exalted Order of Malacca became the state's third highest order.

Grades

The Exalted Order of Malacca is conferred in five grades: Grand Commander, Knight Commander, Companion 1st Class, Companion 2nd Class, and Member.

Grand Commander

Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka (DGSM) – Datuk Seri

The Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka) is the highest grade of the order which was constituted in 1983 and amended in 2016. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "Datuk Seri", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "Datin Seri". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.G.S.M."

The insignia of the grade comprises a collar, a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.

The Grand Commander grade of the order is conferred at the advice of the Chief Minister and is conferred on heads of the state governments, heads of federal and state public services, ministers, members of Malacca EXCO Council, ambassadors and others of equivalent rank.

Knight Commander

Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka (DCSM) – Datuk Wira

The Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka) is the second highest grade of the order which was constituted in 1978. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "Datuk Wira", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "Datin Wira". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.C.S.M."

The insignia of the grade comprises a collar, a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.

The Knight Commander grade of the order is conferred upon members of the state and federal governments and public services, members of the state government, members of the corporate sectors and others who have contributed with excellent and commendable services at the state or federal level.

Companion Class I

Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) – Datuk

The Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka) is the third grade of the order which was constituted in 1971. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "Datuk", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "Datin". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.M.S.M."

The insignia of the grade comprises a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.

The Companion Class I grade of the order is conferred upon members of the Malacca State EXCO council, members of the state government, heads of the state or federal departments, members of the corporate sectors, politicians and other equivalents who have contributed with excellent and commendable services at the state or federal level.

Companion Class II

Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM) – Datuk

The Companion Class II of the Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka) is the fourth grade of the order which was constituted in 2010. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "Datuk", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "Datin". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.P.S.M."

The insignia of the grade comprises a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.

The Companion Class II grade of the order is conferred upon senior heads of the state or federal government departments and other equivalents for their excellent and commendable services to Malacca.

Member

Darjah Seri Melaka (DSM)

The Member of the Exalted Order of Malacca (Malay: Darjah Seri Melaka) is the lowest grade of the order which was constituted in 1971. The recipients are not entitled to bear any title. The post-nominal letters of the grade of the order is "D.S.M."

The insignia of the grade comprises a necklet which is worn by the recipients around the neck.

The Member grade of the order is conferred upon officials of the state government and other equivalent individuals for their devotion and services to Malacca.

Recipients

Grand Commander (D.G.S.M.)

Knight Commander (D.C.S.M.)

Companion Class I (D.M.S.M.)

See also

• Orders, decorations, and medals of the Malaysian states and federal territories#Malacca
• List of post-nominal letters (Malacca)

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Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia

Federal orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Orders   Grand Knight of Valour   Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia   Order of the Crown of the Realm   Order of the Defender of the Realm   Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia   Order of Merit   Order of Meritorious Service   Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia   Malaysian Commemorative Medal Military orders, decorations, and medals:   Order of Military Service   Star of the Commander of Valour   Federation Gallantry Star   Air Force Medal   Medal of Merit   Active Service Medal   Loyal Service Medal   General Service Medal   United Nations Medal   Malaysian Service Medal Police orders, decorations, and medals:   Order of Police Heroism   Police Gallantry Medal   Presentation of Police Colours Medal

Federal Territories orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Federal Territories Orders   Order of the Territorial Crown

State orders, decorations, and medals presented by Malay Sultans

Johor Orders   Royal Family Order of Johor   Order of the Crown of Johor   Order of Loyalty of Sultan Ismail of Johor   Order of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Stars and medals   Iron Medal of Valor and Meritorious Conduct   Medal for Long and Meritorious Service   Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct   Sultan Abu Bakar Medal   Sultan Ibrahim Medal   Star of Sultan Ismail   Sultan Ibrahim of Johor Medal   Sultan Ibrahim Wedding Medal   Sultan Ibrahim Diamond Jubilee Medal   Sultan Ibrahim Memorial Medal   Sultan Ismail Coronation Medal   Sultan Iskandar Coronation Medal Kedah Orders and Major Stars   State of Kedah Star of Valour   Royal Family Order of Kedah   Halimi Family Order of Kedah   Kedah Supreme Order of Merit   Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa   State of Kedah Star of Gallantry   Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah   Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah   Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah   Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah Stars and medals   State of Kedah Gallantry Medal   Sultan Badlishah Medal for Faithful and Loyal Service   State of Kedah Distinguished Service Star  Justice of the Peace of Kedah   State of Kedah Distinguished Service Medal   Public Service Star   Meritorious Service Medal  Jerai Star for Vigour  Jerai Medal for Excellent Vigour  Long Service and Good Conduct Star  Kedah Police Medal  Faithful Service Medal  Long Service and Good Conduct Medal  Installation Medal 1943  Installation Medal 1959   Silver Jubilee Remembrance Medal   Golden Jubilee Remembrance Medal Kelantan Orders   Royal Family Order of Kelantan (Star of Yunus)   Order of the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Muhammad)   Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Ismail)   Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (Star of Yahya Petra)   Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Ibrahim)   Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (Star of Petra)   Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior Stars and medals   Crown of Kelantan Decoration   Sri Kelantan Decoration   Ahli Kelantan Decoration   Meritorious Service Medal   Medal of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan   Loyal Service Medal   Good Conduct Medal   State Council Inauguration Commemorative Medal 1939   Sultan Ibrahim IV Coronation Medal   Sultan Yahya Petra Coronation Medal  Sultan Ismail Petra Coronation Medal   Silver Jubilee Medal   Meritorious Service Medal Negeri Sembilan Orders   Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan   Order of Negeri Sembilan   Royal Family Order of Yamtuan Radin Sunnah   Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan   Order of Loyalty of Tuanku Muhriz   Order of Loyal Service to Negeri Sembilan   Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar   Distinguished Conduct Order Stars and medals   Conspicuous Gallantry Medal   Conspicuous Conduct Medal   Distinguished Conduct Medal   Medal for Outstanding Public Service   Meritorious Service Medal  Long Service Medal  Defence Medal  Installation Medal 1961  Installation Medal 1968  Silver Jubilee Medal Pahang Orders   Royal Family Order of Pahang   Family Order of the Crown of Indra of Pahang   Grand Royal Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang   Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang   Order of the Crown of Pahang Stars and medals  Gallantry Medal  Distinguished Service Medal  Distinguished Conduct Medal  Meritorious Service Medal   Silver Jubilee Medal (1957)  Silver Jubilee Medal (1999)  Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Installation Medal Perak Orders   Royal Family Order of Perak   Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak   Azlanii Royal Family Order   Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State)   Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris)   Order of the Perak State Crown Stars and medals  Conspicuous Gallantry Medal  Distinguished Conduct Medal  Meritorious Service Medal  Long Service Medal Perlis Orders   Royal Family Order of Perlis   Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail Order of Dato’ Bendahara Sri Jamalullail   Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail   Order of Prince Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail   Order of the Crown of Perlis (Star of Safi)   Order for Dato’ Titleholders Stars and medals   Conspicuous Gallantry Medal   Distinguished Conduct Medal   Meritorious Service Medal   Meritorious Conduct Medal   Long Service Medal Selangor Orders   Royal Family Order of Selangor   Order of the Crown of Selangor   Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah   Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Stars and medals   Distinguished Service Star   Conspicuous Gallantry Medal   Distinguished Conduct Medal   Meritorious Service Medal   Distinguished Service Medal   Selangor Service Medal   Coronation Medal 2003   Coronation Medal 1961   Silver Jubilee Medal 1985 Terengganu Orders   Supreme Royal Family Order of Terengganu   Royal Family Order of Terengganu   Family Order of Terengganu   Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu   Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu   Order of the Crown of Terengganu Stars and medals  Conspicuous Gallantry Star  Conspicuous Gallantry Medal  Distinguished Service Medal  Distinguished Conduct Medal  Meritorious Service Medal  Long Service and Good Conduct Star  Long Service and Good Conduct Medal  Jubilee Medal  Defence Medal  Installation Medal 1970  Installation Medal 1998

State orders, decorations, and medals presented by Yang di-Pertua Negeri

Malacca Orders   Premier and Faithful Exalted Order of Malacca   Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca   Exalted Order of Malacca Stars and medals  Distinguished Service Star  Justice of the Peace  Supreme Gallantry Star  Commendable Service Star   Brilliant Service Medal   Meritorious Service Medal  Government Service Medal  Long Service Medal Penang Orders Order of the Defender of the State Stars and medals   Distinguished Service Star   Conspicuous Gallantry Medal   Distinguished Conduct Medal   Meritorious Service Medal   Community Service Medal   Loyal Service Medal Sabah Orders Order of Kinabalu Sarawak Orders   Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak   Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak   Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak   Civil Administration Medal   Order of the Star of Sarawak Stars and medals Gallantry Service Medal

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