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This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Sarawak. The order in which they follow an individual's name is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals .
The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Governor / Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated. The presentation of the award was usually held at The Astana , the Governor's official residence.
Abang Haji Openg ( 1st List of Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak 16 September 1963 – death 28 March 1969 ) Founding Grand Master of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (10 July 1964 – death 28 March 1969) Tuanku Bujang Tuanku Othman ( 2nd List of Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak 2 April 1969 – 2 April 1977 )
The Governor of Sarawak [1] (Malay: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak) is the ceremonial head of state of Sarawak, Malaysia. [2] The Yang di-Pertua Negeri is styled Tuan Yang Terutama (lit. ' His Excellency '). The official residence of the governor is The Astana, located on the north bank of the Sarawak River in Kuching. [3]
Abang Muhammad Salahuddin ( 3rd & 6th List of Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak 2 April 1977 – 2 April 1981 & since 22 February 2001) [1] Grand Master of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak; Grand Master of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak; Grand Master of the Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak
Sarawak (/ s ə ˈ r ɑː w ɒ k / sə-RAH-wok, Malay:) is a state [18] [19] of Malaysia.The largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak is located in East Malaysia in northwest Borneo, and is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan (the Indonesian portion of Borneo) to the south, and Brunei in the north.
The formal appointment of the Chief Minister is performed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri. Since 2018, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak coalition holds a majority in the Assembly, after the component parties split from the Barisan Nasional coalition in the aftermath of the general election.
The Sarawak Government is an authority governing Sarawak, one of the Borneo states of Malaysia, and is based in Kuching, the state capital.The state government adheres to and is created by both the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the supreme law of Malaysia, and the Constitution of the State of Sarawak, the supreme law of the State.