Kedah Supreme Order of Merit

The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Utama Untok Jasa Kedah)[citation needed] is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 17 November 1953 (or 30 October 1952).

This is the highest Order to be conferred on those who have performed meritorious deeds with full responsibility to the nation for a stated number of years.

It is conferred on those of high position and wide influence.

This Order may be held by only three living persons at one time, and it is seldom conferred.

[2] It is awarded in one class: [citation needed] The Order consists of a chain.