Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah

It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 September 1973.

It is awarded in three classes:

• Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia di-Raja Kedah - SSDK
  • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri and his wife, to the prefix Datin Seri
• Knight Companion or Dato' Setia di-Raja Kedah - DSDK
  • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' and his wife, to the prefix Datin
• Companion or Setia di-Raja Kedah - SDK

Ribbon
SSDK	DSDK	SDK
Former Ribbon
	DSDK	.

• Knight Grand Companion or Dato' Sri Setia di-Raja Kedah - SSDK
  This Order is conferred on those of high position who are well known for their excellence in the performance of their duties to the State and Nation, in whatever field. This Order may be held by only 25 persons at one time, and recipients are honoured with the title, "Dato' Seri". ^[2]
• Knight Companion or Dato' Setia di-Raja Kedah - DSDK
  This Order ranks second to the Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Setia. It is conferred on those in high positions, exercising great influence, who have performed, with great responsibility, much excellent service to the State and Nation. The conferment of this Order is limited to 150 persons only. For government servants, this Order is only given to those in the Management and Professional level or those of similar status. -