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Malaysian order of precedence
Relative preeminence of officials for ceremonial purposes
Relative preeminence of officials for ceremonial purposes
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. 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 .
| 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 () |
|---|---|---|
| King | Sultan Ibrahim | |
| Queen | Raja Zarith Sofiah | |
| Rulers and Regents of royal States | ||
| Governors of non-royal States | ||
| Former Raja Permaisuri Agong receiving Royal pension from the Federal GovernmentOnly 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. | Permaisuri Siti Aishah of Selangor | |
| Prime Minister | Anwar Ibrahim MP | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | ||
| Heirs to the Thrones of royal States | ||
| Members of the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN)Precedence is determined by date of investiture. Substantive members take precedence over honorary members. | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Former Prime Ministers | By departure from office: | |
| Former Deputy Prime Ministers | By departure from office: | |
| Grand Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Ruling Chiefs of Negeri Sembilan | According to the State Constitution: | |
| Chief Justice of the Federal Court | Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh | |
| President of the Senate | Senator Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah | |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives | Johari Abdul | |
| MinistersPrecedence is determined by the Prime Minister's Department. | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Chief Secretary to the Government | Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar | |
| Heads of State GovernmentsIn the presence of heads of states, their precedence is determined by heads of states' seniority. Otherwise, their precedence is determined as follows: the Premier of Sarawak, the Chief Minister of Sabah and other Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers according to the date of assumption of office. | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| President of the Court of Appeal | Justice Abu Bakar Jais | |
| Chief Judge of Malaya | Justice Mohamed Zabidin Mohd Diah | |
| Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak | Justice Abdul Rahman Sebli | |
| Attorney-General | Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar | |
| Chief of Defence Forces | General Mohammad Ab. Rahman | |
| Inspector-General of Police | Mohd Khalid Ismail | |
| Director-General of Public Service | Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz | |
| Auditor General | Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi | |
| Chief Justice of the Syariah Court | Justice Mohd. Amran Mat Zain | |
| Deputy President of the Senate | Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed | |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives | ||
| Leader of the Opposition | Hamzah Zainudin MP | |
| Deputy Ministers | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Heads of Diplomatic MissionsPrecedence is determined by diplomatic rank and assumption of office. Substantive heads of missions take precedence over acting heads of missions. | *Refer [here](https://web.archive.org/web/20160902094859/http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/list-of-diplomatic-and-consular-mission)* | |
| Justices of the Federal Court | *Refer [here](http://www.jac.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=150&lang=en)* | |
| Judges of the Court of Appeal | *Refer [here](http://www.jac.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=504&Itemid=151&lang=en)* | |
| Parliamentary Secretaries | *None* | |
| Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Premier Grade 1 and 2 officersEquivalent 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. | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Chairman of Government Official CeremoniesBy tradition, Chairman of Government Official Ceremonies is the Senior Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Department. | Awang Alik Jeman | |
| Secretaries-General of Federal Ministries and Directors-General of Federal AgenciesDirectors-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). | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Premier Grade 3 officers | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Chairpersons of Commissions established under the Federal ConstitutionCommissions established under the Federal Constitution are Election Commission, Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Public Services Commission, Police Force Commission and Education Service Commission. Armed Forces Council, although being a council under law, is considered a service commission according to the Federal Constitution and is, therefore, included. | ||
| Justices of the High Courts and Judicial Commissioners | *Refer [here](http://www.jac.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=478&Itemid=152&lang=en) for Justices of the High Courts or [here](http://www.jac.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=479&Itemid=153&lang=en) for Judicial Commissioners* | |
| Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Governor of the Central Bank | Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour | |
| Keeper of the Rulers' Seal | Syed Danial Syed Ahmad | |
| Grand Chamberlain | Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini | |
| Royal Professor | *None* | |
| Deputy Heads of State Governments | By seniority of Heads of State Governments: | |
| Speakers of the State Legislative Assemblies | By seniority of Heads of State Governments: | |
| SenatorsPrecedence is determined by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. | *Refer to the Parliament* | |
| Members of the House of Representatives | *Refer to the Parliament* | |
| Judges of the Syariah Court of Appeal | *Refer to the Federal Syariah Judiciary Department (for national level) or the respective State Syariah Judiciary Department (for state level)* | |
| Chief of Army | General Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan | |
| Chief of Navy | Admiral Zulhelmy Ithnain | |
| Chief of Air Force | General Mohd. Asghar Khan Goriman Khan | |
| Deputy Inspector-General of Police | Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay | |
| Commanders of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (PSD) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Super Grade A officers | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Vice Chancellors of Public Universities | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Ministers of State (of Sabah and Sarawak) and Members of the State Executive Councils (of other states) | *Refer to the respective State Government* | |
| Super Grade B officers | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Recipient of National Fellowship AwardNational Fellowship Awards ceased to exist. | *None* | |
| United Nations Resident Representative | Karima El Korri | |
| Super Grade C officers | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/content/article/11-info/36-protokol-persekutuan)* | |
| Members of State Legislative AssembliesIn 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. | *Refer to the respective State Government* | |
| Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (JSD) | *Refer [here](http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp/)* | |
| Grade 54 officers | ||
| Political SecretariesPrecedence is determined by Ministers' seniority. | *Refer [here](http://www.kabinet.gov.my/bkpp/index.php/anggota-pentadbiran/setiausaha-politik)* | |
| Grade 52 officers | ||
| Consul-general of countries without diplomatic representation in Malaysia | *Refer [here](https://web.archive.org/web/20160902094859/http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/list-of-diplomatic-and-consular-mission)* |
Footnotes
References
References
- "Federal Order of Precedence". Attorney-General's Chamber of Malaysia.
- (16 March 2017). "Susunan Keutamaan Persekutuan".
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