It is conferred to those who rendered excellent service towards the development of the state of Sarawak and Malaysia.
[1] The Order was established in 1964, a year after Sarawak's independence with the formation of Malaysia.
Recipients of the Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak include: Recipients of the Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (P.N.B.S.)
[7] They include: Recipients of the Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (P.S.B.S.)
include:- Recipients of the Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (J.B.S.)