Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak

The Most Illustrious
Order of the Star of Sarawak
Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak
Awarded by the

Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak
TypeOrder of merit
MottoBersatu Berusaha Berbakti ("United, Striving, Serving")
EligibilityMalaysians and foreigners
Awarded fordistinguished services to the state of Sarawak
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterTun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
Grades
  • Knight Grand Commander
  • Knight Commander
  • Grand Commander
  • Companion
  • Officer
  • Member
Post-nominals
  • D.P.
  • D.A.
  • P.G.B.K.
  • J.B.K.
  • P.B.K.
  • A.B.K.
Statistics
Total inductees327 (living recipients at one time only)
Precedence
Next (higher)Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak
Next (lower)Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak


The Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of the Hornbill of Sarawak) is the second highest order group (in the group of orders) of the orders, decorations, and medals of Sarawak. The order was instituted in 1970, and was redesigned in 1988. Two more ranks were added to the order: the 'Officer' in 1988 and the 'Companion' in 2002.

The order is divided into six classes:

Order Post Nominal Title Created Changed Number of Living Recipients (at one time) Photo
Datuk Patinggi Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Grand Commander) D.P. Datuk Patinggi 1970 1988 20 1
Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Knight Commander) D.A. Datuk Amar 1973 1988 27 2
Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (Commander) P.G.B.K. Datuk 1973 1988 130 3
Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Companion) J.B.K. None 1973 1988 150 4
Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (Officer) P.B.K. None 2002 None Unlimited 5
Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (Member) A.B.K. None 1988 None Unlimited 6
Ribbon bars
Datuk Patinggi (D.P.) Datuk Amar (D.A.) Panglima Gemilang
(P.G.B.K.)
Johan (J.B.K.) Pegawai (P.B.K.) Ahli (A.B.K.)
Ribbon patterns
Ribbon patterns (1970 or 1973 to 1988)

Nomination criteria

Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K.)

Especially designated for men and women who rendered excellent service to the State of Sarawak for a long period of time and has strong influence with the highest display of responsibility befitting their station.[1]

Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)

Bestowed to men and women with high standing and provided an honourable service to the State of Sarawak in their respective fields. In order to qualify, the nominees display a strong influence in the field they are active in, and where it is exercised for the good of all. Within the civil service, those who are at Premiere Grade "C" or Special Grade "C" or those in the Top Management Group (Kumpulan Pengurusan Tertinggi) or its equivalent.[2]

Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)

An award for those with high position in their service to the State of Sarawak where although it may not be as outstanding as required for the second grade, but may be deemed as special, for instance the discharge of a special function or responsibility successfully over a span of several years.[2] Those in the Civil Service's Professional and Management Group or higher, including the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Colonel in the Army, Captain in the Air Force, and Captain in the Navy, qualify to be nominated.[2]

Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)

For service and contribution of high esteem suitable with their position or roles.[2] Nominees from the Civil Service belong to the Support Group or higher, including Assistant Superintendent of Police, Major in the Army, Squadron Leader in the Air Force, and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.[2]

Recipients

Knight Grand Commander (D.P.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Patinggi.[3] Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Patinggi while husbands do not receive a courtesy title.[3]

Knight Commander (D.A.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk Amar.[3] Wives of the award holder are styled Datin Amar, while the recipient's husbands do not receive a courtesy title.[3]

Commander (P.G.B.K.)

Bestows upon its recipients the title Datuk.[3] Wives of the recipient are styled Datin,[3] whereas their husbands do not have a courtesy title.[3]

Johan Bintang Kenyalang (J.B.K.)

  • Datuk Dr Ahmad Ridzwan Arshad - 2004[4]
  • Kasjoo Kadis - 2004[4]
  • Lim Kian Hock - 2004[4]
  • Datin Napsiah Mahfoz - 2004[4]
  • Prof Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Hamid - 2004[4]
  • Francis Johen Adam, Acting Deputy State Attorney General - 2009[5]
  • Ubaidillah Abdul Latip, Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Public Utilities - 2009[5]
  • Prof Helmut Lueckenhausen - 2011[19]
  • Pandalela Rinong, National Diver & Olympic Medalist - 2012[20]
  • Izyan Alirahman, also known as Zee Avi, musician - 2012[21]
  • Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, recording artist - 2012[21]
  • Jerry Kamit, sape player - 2012[21]
  • Muhamad Haneef Ali - 2016[22]

Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (P.B.K.)

  1. Florence Anak David Brown
  2. Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab
  3. Matthew Chin Hiong Choi
  4. Saniah Abdul Kadir
  5. Ivy Lim Chen Chen
  6. Sapiah Daud
  7. John Awan
  8. Abg Borhanudin Abg Ahmad Masuine
  9. Ahmad Sukarno Saini
  10. Happysupina Sait
  11. Mohizah Mohamad
  12. Rusmaliza Mat Darus
  13. Siti Nirainawati Aini
  14. Wisil Lichok
  15. Jamey Mijek
  16. Noor Salmah Reduan
  17. Christopher Danan Binjie
  18. Abang Jamallidon Abang Ullie
  19. Enting @ Inting Nyami
  20. Abg Mohamed Abg Turkey
  21. Sebi Abang
  22. Abdul Khalid Manap
  23. Lim Hock Meng
  24. Suhaili Mohamed
  25. Elsie William
  26. Jamalie Busri
  27. Alfred Geling Ason
  28. Andrew Gumbak
  29. Engkamat Lading
  30. Dr Cheong Yaw Liang
  31. Timothy Alexander
  32. LT. Kolonel Zainal Azli Ismail
  33. Dayang Rahanah Awang Mashor
  34. Law Poh Kiong
  35. Rawa Nau
  36. Ali Suhaili
  37. Fathi Mursidi
  38. Dayang Rozana Abang Hassan
  39. Bernard Sia Siew Fang
  40. Ismail Ibrahim
  41. Philip Sangkan
  42. Alexson Naga Chabu
  43. Roselina Daud
  44. Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali
  45. Leftenan Kolonel Hanable Sunday Edward
  46. Azlan Ramli
  47. Dr Firdaus Abdullah @ Kenneth Kevin Akeu
  48. Abdul Malik Abdullah @ Hin Langit
  49. Joel @ Berinau Bangin
  50. Japri Bujang Masli
  51. Louis Simon Peter
  52. Gabriel Bain Gonyep
  53. Alli Matsah
  54. Ghani Abone @ Marnie Abon
  55. Roshidi Junai
  56. Lau Oi Phen
  57. Lau Hieng Wuong
  58. Thomas Jawa Lasu
  59. Peter @ Peter Lai Sakul
  60. Haminah Tan
  61. Durie Augustine Tinggie
  62. Nicholas Amin
  63. Kuek Eng Mong
  64. Datin Seri Baduyah Bujang
  65. Sim Soon Tian
  66. Hii Sieh Toh
  67. Rasiah Ali @ Rosiah Ali
  68. Henry Colin Belawing
  69. Yeo Liew Yian
  70. Margaret Philip Bedus
  71. Iskandar Sharkawi
  72. Han Hipeni
  73. Jong Yee Kie
  74. Chambai Lindong
  75. Dajai Anggie
  76. Guan @ Franklin Guang Juma
  77. Horaira @ Horairah Hanapi
  78. Jamaiyah Sulaiman
  79. Jamilah Rakim
  80. Jawan Nyaun
  81. Jenny Jita Eyir
  82. Juliana Usun Kalang
  83. Natasha Nasa Douglas Uggah
  84. Rosita Poni
  85. Thomas Lamit Lutik
  86. Alyik Manding
  87. Florince Christy
  88. Hillary Mawan Antar
  89. James Mering Imang
  90. Kayak @ Philip Brandah
  91. Kiew Shyn Yong
  92. Musin Radin
  93. Nang Balai
  94. Stephen Ang Teck Chai
  95. Theresa Gelang Dinggin
  96. Lee Siang Hua
  97. Loh Ling Tai
  98. Wong Tiong Kee
  99. Alexander Donald
  100. Augustine Anjat Beti
  101. Mckevin AK Toni

Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (A.B.K.)

  1. Dr. Julian Jolly

Notable recipients

References

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