Order of precedence in Perak

The Perak order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Perak. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.

Order of precedence

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Order of precedence in Perak is as follows:[1][2]

No. Description
1 The Sultan
2 The Raja Permaisuri
3 The Raja Muda
4 The Raja Puan Besar
5 The Raja di Hilir
6 The Raja Puan Muda
7 The Sultan's Mother
8 The Sultan's Widow
8A The Prime Minister
8B The Deputy Prime Minister
9 The Menteri Besar
10 The Raja Kechil Besar
11 The Raja Kechil Sulong
12 The Raja Kechil Tengah
13 The Raja Kechil Bongsu
14 Heirs of State
  • Widows of the Raja Muda
  • Widows of the Raja di Hilir
  • Widows of the Raja Bendahara
  • The Raja Puan Mahkota
  • Other heirs
15 The Judges
16 The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
16A Federal Ministers
17
  • State Secretary
  • State Legal Adviser
  • State Financial Officer
  • Members of the Executive Council
18 The Orang Besar Empat
19 The Orang Besar Delapan
20 Members of the Royal Court
21 Mayor of Ipoh
22
  • Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (SPCM)
  • Grand Commanders of the Most Valliant Order of Taming Sari (SPTS)
  • Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown (SPMP)
23 Federal Deputy Ministers
24 Parliamentary Secretaries
25 Members of the Legislative Assembly
26 Members of the House of Representatives representing the State
27 Senators
28
  • Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (DPCM)
  • Commanders of the Most Valliant Order of Taming Sari (DPTM)
  • Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP)
29 Chairperson of the State Islamic and Malay Affairs Council
30 State Mufti
31 State Chief Qadhi
32 Members of the State Islamic and Malay Affairs Council
33 Members of the State Public Service Commission
34 Head of Federal and State Government Departments in the State
35
  • Companions of the Most Illustrious Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (PCM)
  • Companions of the Most Valliant Order of Taming Sari (PTM)
  • Companions of the Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown (PMP)
36 Orang Besar Enam Belas
37 Orang Besar Tiga Puluh Dua
38 Toh Muda Orang Besar Negeri
39 Qadhis
40 Justices of the Peace
41 Headmen
42 Members of the State Medals

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sistem Protokol". Perak State Secretariat. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  2. ^ Mohd. Tohar, Mokhtar; M. Basri, Ahmad Fawzi (2010). Protokol di Malaysia: Tradisi dan Amalan. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. pp. 370–371.