The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah[1] (Malay: Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati) is an order of chivalry of the state of Perak constituted by Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak in 2015 following his installation as the Sultan of Perak in May 2015. The order replaced the Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah which became dormant following the demise of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak.
| The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Sultan of Perak | |
| Type | Chivalric order |
| Established | 2015 |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Sultan Nazrin Shah |
| Grand Master | Sultan Nazrin Shah |
| Grades | Ordinary Class |
| Post-nominals | S.P.S.N. |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 2015 |
| Last induction | 2016 |
| Total inductees | 2 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Azlanii Royal Family Order |
| Next (lower) | Order of Cura Si Manja Kini |
 Ribbon bar | |
The order is conferred upon individuals who have contributed towards the Sultan, the royal family and Perak to the highest esteem.
Grades edit
The Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah is conferred in the sole grade of Ordinary Class. The recipients bear the title of "Dato' Seri Diraja"[2] while the wives of the male recipients bear the title of "Datin Seri Diraja". Husbands of the female recipients are not entitled to bear any title.
Insignia edit
The insignia of the Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah comprises a collar, a sash, a star and a badge. The sash of the order is a purple silk band with two gold stripes at both ends. The star and badge of the order consists of the bust of Sultan Nazrin Shah facing left.[3]
Recipients edit
As of date, only two individuals have been conferred with the Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah:
- 2015: Dato' Seri DiRaja Dr. Haji Ahmad Zahid Hamidi[4]
- 2016: Tun Dato' Seri DiRaja Mohammed Hanif Omar[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "List of honours of Perak".
- ^ "Darjah Kebesaran Negeri" (in Malay).
- ^ "DARJAH KEBESARAN SERI PADUKA SULTAN NAZRIN SHAH PERAK YANG AMAT DIMULIAI (THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF SULTAN NAZRIN SHAH) S.P.S.N".
- ^ "Sultan Perak to honour DPM, Kevin Morais, 37 others". New Straits Times. 26 November 2015.
- ^ "Former IGP among 333 in Perak Sultan's 60th birthday awards". 5 November 2016.