The Most Illustrious Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (Malay: Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Yang Amat Di Mulia)[1] is a knighthood order of the Sultanate of Pahang.
Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang | |
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Awarded by Sultan of Pahang | |
Type | Order |
Founded | 24 October 1977 |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah |
Sovereign | Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah |
Grades | Grand Knight (SSAP) Knight Companion (DSAP) Companion (SAP) Member (AAP) |
Post-nominals |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Grand Royal Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang |
Next (lower) | Order of the Crown of Pahang |
Grand Knight Knight Companion Companion Member Ribbon bar of the order |
The order was founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah on 24 October 1977. It is awarded to individuals who have rendered meritorious service to the State.[2]
There are four classes of the order:[2]
The grand knights receives the title Dato' Sri and his wife Datin Sri
The Knight Companions receives the title Dato' and his wife Datin