The Kelantan order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Kelantan. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.
Order of precedence
Order of precedence in Kelantan is as follows:[1]
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | the Sultan |
| 2 | the Sultanah |
| 3 | the Tengku Mahkota |
| 4 | the Che Puan Mahkota |
| 5 | the Sultan's Mother |
| 6 | the Tengku Bendahara |
| 7 | the Sultan's children |
| 8 | the Menteri Besar |
| 9 | Members of the Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Kelantan (DK) |
| 10 | the Tengku Temenggong |
| 11 | the Tengku Laksamana |
| 12 | the Tengku Panglima Raja |
| 13 | Deputy to the Menteri Besar |
| 14 | Judges of the High Court |
| 15 | 'Speaker of the Legislative Assembly |
| 16 | State Secretary |
| 17 | (obsoleted) |
| 18 | State Legal Adviser |
| 19 | State Financial Officer |
| 20 | Members of the Executive Council |
| 21 | State Mufti |
| 22 | Members of the Legislative Assembly |
| 23 | (obsoleted) |
| 24 | the Kerabat Bergelar |
| 25 | the Dato' Bergelar |
| 26 | Chief of Ceremonies |
| 27 | the Orang Besar Negeri |
| 28 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (SPMK) |
| 29 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) |
| 30 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (SPSK) |
| 31 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) |
| 32 | Knight Grand Commanders of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) |
| 33 | The Kerabat |
| 34 | Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) |
| 35 | Knight Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (DJMK) |
| 36 | Knight Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (DPSK) |
| 37 | Knight Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (DPKK) |
| 38 | Knight Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (DPJK) |
| 39 | Members of the Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior (PYGP) |
| 40 | Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan (PMK) |
| 41 | Commanders of the Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (JMK) |
| 42 | Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (PSK) |
| 43 | Commander of the Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (PKK) |
| 44 | Commander of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (PJK) |
| 45 | Officers of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (BSK) |
| 46 | Officers of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (BJK) |
| 47 | Members of the Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (ASK) |
| 48 | Members of the Most Loyal Order of the Services to the Crown of Kelantan (AJK) |
| 49 | Members of the State Public Service Commission |
| 50 | Head of Departments |
| 51 | State Administrative Officers |
| 52 | Officers equivalent to Grade 41 and above |
| 53 | Assistant Head of Departments |
| 54 | Members of State Stars |
| 55 | Justices of the Peace |
| 56 | Officers equivalent to Grade 29 and above |
| 57 | Members of State Medals |
See also
References
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