Malaysian order of precedence

The Malaysian order of precedence is a hierarchy of important positions within the Government of Malaysia. It has no legal standing but is used by ceremonial protocol. The order of precedence is determined by the Federal Order of Precedence issued by the Prime Minister's Department. The latest one was issued on 13 November 2014.[1] Unless otherwise noted, precedence among persons of equal rank is determined by seniority. As a general rule, spouses share the same rank with another and a person with two positions will take the highest one.

Details

The following lists precedence of offices and their holders as of August 2018.

Colour legend
Heads and deputy heads of states
Members of the Federal and State Administrations
Members of the Federal and State Legislatures
Members of the Judiciary
Diplomats
Civil service, military and police members
Others
Rank Position Incumbent (as of September 2018)
1
 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan
2
 Raja Permaisuri Agong None
3
 Rulers and Regents of royal States
  1. Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (7 May 1974)
  2. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (15 May 1998)
  3. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis (17 April 2000)
  4. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor (22 November 2001)
  5. Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan (29 December 2008)
  6. Sultan Ibrahim of Johor (23 January 2010)
  7. Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak (29 May 2014)
  8. Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (12 September 2017)
  9. Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra, Regent of Kelantan (13 December 2016)
4
 Governors of non-royal States
  1. Abdul Rahman Abbas, Governor of Penang (1 May 2001)
  2. Dr. Mohd. Khalil Yaakob, Governor of Melaka (4 June 2004)
  3. Juhar Mahiruddin, Governor of Sabah (1 January 2011)
  4. Abdul Taib Mahmud, Governor of Sarawak (1 March 2014)
5
 Former Raja Permaisuri Agong receiving Royal pension from the Federal Government[N 1] Permaisuri Siti Aishah of Selangor
6
 Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad MP
7
 Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail MP
7A
 Heirs to the Thrones of royal States
  1. Tengku Abdullah, Tengku Mahkota of Pahang (1 January 1975)[N 2]
  2. Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, Raja Muda of Perlis (1 August 2000)
  3. Tengku Amir Shah, Raja Muda of Selangor (3 May 2002)
  4. Tengku Muhammad Ismail, Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Terengganu (12 January 2006)
  5. Tunku Ismail, Tunku Mahkota of Johor (23 January 2010)
  6. Raja Jaafar, Raja Muda of Perak (20 June 2014)
  7. Tunku Sarafuddin Badlishah, Raja Muda of Kedah (26 November 2017)
8
 Members of the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN)[N 3] Refer here
9
 Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN)[N 3] Refer here
10
 Former Prime Ministers By departure from office:
  1. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (3 April 2009)
  2. Mohd. Najib Abdul Razak MP (10 May 2018)
11
 Former Deputy Prime Ministers By departure from office:
  1. Musa Hitam (10 May 1986)
  2. Anwar Ibrahim (2 September 1998)[N 4]
  3. Muhyiddin Yassin MP MLA (29 July 2015)[N 5]
  4. Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi MP (10 May 2018)[N 6]
12
 Grand Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM)[N 3] Refer here
12A
 Ruling Chiefs of Negeri Sembilan According to the State Constitution:
  1. Mubarak Dohak, Undang Luak of Sungai Ujong
  2. Undang Luak of Jelebu (vacant)
  3. Muhammed Abdullah, Undang Luak of Johol
  4. Muhammad Sharip Othman, Undang Luak of Rembau
  5. Tunku Syed Razman, Tunku Besar of Tampin
13
 Chief Justice Justice Richard Malanjum
14
 President of the Senate Senator Vigneswaran Sanasee
15
 Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamad Ariff Md. Yusof
16
 Ministers[N 7] Refer here
17
 Chief Secretary to the Government Dr. Ismail Bakar
17A
 Heads of State Governments[N 8] Refer here
18
 President of the Court of Appeal Justice Ahmad Maarop
19
 Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Zaharah Ibrahim
20
 Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Justice David Wong Dak Wah
21
 Attorney-General Tommy Thomas
22
 Chief of Defence Forces General Zulkifli Zainal Abidin
23
 Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun
24
 Director-General of Public Service Borhan Dolah
25
 Auditor General Dr. Madinah Mohamad
26
 Chief Judge of the Syariah Court Justice Mukhyuddin Ibrahim
27
 Deputy President of the Senate Senator Abdul Halim Abdul Samad
28
 Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives
29
 Leader of the Opposition See Former Deputy Prime Minister, no. 3
30
 Deputy Ministers[N 7] Refer here
31
 Heads of Diplomatic Missions[N 9] Refer here
32
 Justices of the Federal Court Refer here
33
 Judges of the Court of Appeal Refer here
34
 Parliamentary Secretaries[N 7] None
35
 Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN)[N 3] Refer here
36
 Premier Grade 1 and 2 officers[N 10] Refer here
37
 Chairman of Government Official Ceremonies[N 11] Mohd. Zuki Ali
38
 Secretaries-General of Federal Ministries and Directors-General of Federal Agencies[N 10][N 12][2] Refer here
39
 Premier Grade 3 officers[N 10] Refer here
40
 Chairpersons of Commissions established under the Federal Constitution[N 13]
41
 Judges of the High Courts and Judicial Commissioners Refer here for Judges of the High Courts or here for Judicial Commissioners
42
 Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM)[N 3] Refer here
43
 Governor of the Central Bank Nor Shamsiah Mohd. Yunus
44
 Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad
45
 Grand Chamberlain Brigadier General Mamat Ariffin Abdullah (Retired)
46
 Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid[N 14]
46A
 Deputy Heads of State Governments By seniority of Heads of State Governments:
  1. Douglas Uggah Embas MLA (Sarawak)
  2. Dr. James Jemut Masing MLA (Sarawak)
  3. Awang Tengah Ali Hassan MLA (Sarawak)
  4. Mohd. Amar Nik Abdullah MLA (Kelantan)
  5. Wilfred Madius Tangau MP (Sabah)
  6. Christina Liew Chin Jin MP MLA (Sabah)
  7. Jaujan Sambakong MLA (Sabah)
  8. Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman MLA (Penang)
  9. Dr. Ramasamy Palanisamy MLA (Penang)
46B
 Speakers of the State Legislative Assemblies By seniority of Heads of State Governments:
  1. Mohd. Asfia Awang Nassar (Sarawak)
  2. Abdullah Yakub (Kelantan)
  3. Hamdan Bahari (Perlis)
  4. Yahaya Ali (Terengganu)
  5. Ahmad Kassim (Kedah)
  6. Omar Jaafar (Melaka)
  7. Suhaizan Kayat (Johor)
  8. Ngeh Koo Ham MP (Perak)
  9. Syed Abas Syed Ali (Sabah)
  10. Zulkefly Mohamad Omar (Negeri Sembilan)
  11. Law Choo Kiang (Penang)
  12. Ishak Muhammad (Pahang)
  13. Ng Suee Lim MLA (Selangor)
47
 Senators[N 15] Refer to the Parliament
48
 Members of the House of Representatives[N 15] Refer to the Parliament
49
 Judges of the Syariah Court of Appeal At federal level:
  1. Justice Saarani Ismail
  2. Justice Dr. Mohd. Na'im Mokhtar
  3. Justice Mohd. Amran Mat Zain
  4. Justice Mohd. Shukor Sabudin

At state level, refer to the respective State Syariah Judiciary Department

50
 Chief of Army General Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd. Nawawi
51
 Chief of Navy Admiral Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin
52
 Chief of Air Force General Affendi Buang
53
 Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim
54
 Commanders of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN)[N 3] Refer here
55
 Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (PSD)[N 3] Refer here
56
 Super Grade A officers[N 10] Refer here
57
 Vice Chancellors of Public Universities Refer here
57A
 Ministers of State (of Sabah and Sarawak) and Members of the State Executive Councils (of other states) Refer to the respective State Government
58
 Super Grade B officers[N 10] Refer here
58A
 Recipient of National Fellowship Award[N 16] None
59
 United Nations Resident Representative Stefan Priesner
60
 Super Grade C officers[N 10] Refer here
60A
 Members of State Legislative Assemblies[N 17] Refer to the respective State Government
61
 Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN)[N 3] Refer here
62
 Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM)[N 3] Refer here
63
 Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (JSD)[N 3] Refer here
64
 Grade 54 officers[N 10]
65
 Political Secretaries[N 18]
66
 Grade 52 officers[N 10]
67
 Consul-general of countries without diplomatic representation in Malaysia[N 9] Refer here

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Only the former Raja Permaisuri Agong whose husband died during his term of office as Yang di-Pertuan Agong deserves this position and receives Royal Pension from the Federal Government. Those whose husbands died after being the Yang di-Pertuan Agong do not deserve this position and will therefore receive Royal Pension from their respective State Government.
  2. ↑ He appears as the Regent of Pahang throughout the term of regency right after the Regent of Kelantan.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Precedence is determined by date of investiture. Substantive members take precedence over honorary members.
  4. ↑ He appears above as the spouse to the Deputy Prime Minister.
  5. ↑ He appears here even though he is a current Minister.
  6. ↑ He appears here even though he is current Leader of the Opposition.
  7. 1 2 3 Precedence is determined by the Prime Minister's Department.
  8. ↑ In the presence of heads of states, their precedence is determined by heads of states' seniority. Otherwise, their precedence is determined by assumption of office.
  9. 1 2 Precedence is determined by diplomatic rank and assumption of office. Substantive heads of missions take precedence over acting heads of missions.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Equivalent military and police officers as well as equivalent chairpersons, chief executives and general managers of federal statutory bodies are included. Precedence is determined by date of appointment. Substantive officers takes precedence over acting officers. Permanent officers takes precedence over contractual and temporary officers.
  11. ↑ By tradition, Chairman of Government Official Ceremonies is the Senior Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Department.
  12. ↑ Directors-General of Federal Agencies refer to those of Economic Planning Unit (of Ministry of Economic Affairs), Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (of Ministry of Communication and Multimedia) and Implementation Coordination Unit (of Prime Minister's Department).
  13. ↑ Commissions established under the Federal Constitution are Election Commission, Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Public Service Commission, Police Force Commission and Education Service Commission. Chairman of Judicial and Legal Service Commission is that of Public Service Commission. Chairman of Police Force Commission is Minister of Home Affairs.
  14. ↑ He is also National Academic of the Year, 2006.
  15. 1 2 Precedence is determined by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
  16. ↑ National Fellowship Awards ceased to exist.
  17. ↑ In Sabah and Sarawak, Assistant Ministers of State take precedence over all other members of the State Legislative Assembly whose precedence is determined by the respective State Government. In other states, precedence is determined by the State Government.
  18. ↑ Precedence is determined by Ministers' seniority.

References

  1. ↑ "Federal Order of Precedence" (PDF). Attorney-General's Chamber of Malaysia. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Susunan Keutamaan Persekutuan" (PDF). Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa, Jabatan Perdana Menteri (in Malay). 16 March 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
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