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Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia

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The Most Excellent Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia (Malay: Darjah Yang Maha Utama Kerabat Diraja Malaysia) is a Malaysian federal award conferred to the Malay rulers who were appointed as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. It only has one rank.

Established18 April 1966
CountryMalaysia
RibbonRed
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Order of the Royal Family of Malaysia
Darjah Yang Maha Utama Kerabat Diraja Malaysia
The singular class of the Order in display
Awarded by the

King of Malaysia
TypeState Order
Established18 April 1966
CountryMalaysia
RibbonRed
EligibilityKing of Malaysia only
Awarded forInstallation as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King)
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignSultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia
GradesGrand Royal Principal
Post-nominalsD.K.M.
Statistics
Last induction2024[1]
Total inductees14 Members
Precedence
Next (higher)Grand Knight of Valour[2]
Next (lower)Order of the Crown of the Realm[2]

Ribbon bar of the Order

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This award is limited to 10 living recipients only at any time.[3] The award was instituted on 18 April 1966 and gazetted on 30 June 1966. The last award was granted in 2024. It does not carry any title.

Insignia

The D.K.M. comprises a collar, a star and a badge.

The collar is made of gold-plated silver. The gold star is in a radial form with an embossed fern motive.

The sash is made from red silk and the end is tied with a ribbon. The badge is also in a radial form and surmounted by a hibiscus. It suspends from the Malaysian Royal Crown.

The sash is worn from the left shoulder to the right hip.[citation needed]

Grand Royal Principal

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