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Malaysian order of precedence

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.[1] 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.

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The following lists precedence of offices and their holders since 31 January 2024.

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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
RankPositionIncumbent (as of 31 January 2024)
1
Yang di-Pertuan AgongSultan Ibrahim
2
Raja Permaisuri AgongRaja Zarith Sofiah
3
Rulers and Regents of royal States
  1. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (15 May 1998)
  2. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail of Perlis (17 April 2000)
  3. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor (22 November 2001)
  4. Tuanku Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan (29 December 2008)
  5. Sultan Ibrahim of Johor (23 January 2010) (appears above as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong)
  6. Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan (13 September 2010)
  7. Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak (29 May 2014)
  8. Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah (12 September 2017)
  9. Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang (11 January 2019)
4
Governors of non-royal States
  1. Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Juhar Mahiruddin (1 January 2011)
  2. Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca, Dr. Mohd. Ali Mohd. Rustam (4 June 2020)
  3. Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak (1 May 2021)
  4. Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (26 January 2024)
5
Former Raja Permaisuri Agong receiving Royal pension from the Federal Government[N 1]Permaisuri Siti Aishah of Selangor
6
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim MP
7
Deputy Prime Minister
  1. Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi MP
  2. Fadillah Yusof MP
7A
Heirs to the Thrones of royal States
  1. Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail (1 August 2000) (appears after the Crown Prince and Regent of Johor)
  2. Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah (3 May 2002)
  3. Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail (12 January 2006)
  4. Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail (28 January 2010) (appears right after the Sultan of Pahang as the Regent of Johor)
  5. Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar (20 June 2014)
  6. Raja Muda of Kedah, Tunku Sarafuddin Badlishah (26 November 2017)
  7. Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah (22 January 2019)
  8. Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra (4 January 2024)
8
Members of the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm (DMN)[N 2]Refer here
9
Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN)[N 2]Refer here
10
Former Prime MinistersBy departure from office:
  1. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (3 April 2009)
  2. Mohd. Najib Abdul Razak (10 May 2018)
  3. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (29 February 2020) (appears above Abdullah as he received SMN on 31 October 2003)
  4. Muhyiddin Yassin MP (16 August 2021)
  5. Ismail Sabri Yaakob MP (24 November 2022)
11
Former Deputy Prime MinistersBy departure from office:
  1. Musa Hitam (10 May 1986)
  2. Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail MP (24 February 2020) (appears above as Anwar's wife)
12
Grand Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM)[N 2]Refer here
12A
Ruling Chiefs of Negeri SembilanAccording to the State Constitution:
  1. Undang Luak of Sungai Ujong, Mubarak Dohak
  2. Undang Luak of Jelebu, Maarof Mohd. Rashad
  3. Undang Luak of Johol, Muhammed Abdullah
  4. Undang Luak of Rembau, Muhammad Sharip Othman
  5. Tunku Besar of Tampin, Tunku Syed Razman
13
Chief Justice of the Federal CourtJustice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat
14
President of the SenateSenator Mutang Tagal
15
Speaker of the House of RepresentativesJohari Abdul
16
Ministers[N 3]Refer here
17
Chief Secretary to the GovernmentMohd. Zuki Ali
17A
Heads of State Governments[N 4]Refer here
18
President of the Court of AppealJustice Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim
19
Chief Judge of MalayaJustice Mohamed Zabidin Mohd Diah
20
Chief Judge of Sabah and SarawakJustice Abdul Rahman Sebli
21
Attorney-GeneralAhmad Terrirudin Mohd. Salleh
22
Chief of Defence ForcesGeneral Mohammad Ab. Rahman
23
Inspector-General of PoliceRazarudin Husain
24
Director-General of Public ServiceWan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz
25
Auditor GeneralWan Suraya Wan Mohd. Radzi
26
Chief Justice of the Syariah CourtJustice Mohd. Amran Mat Zain
27
Deputy President of the SenateSenator Nur Jazlan Mohamed
28
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
  1. Ramli Mohd. Nor MP
  2. Alice Lau Kiong Yeng MP
29
Leader of the OppositionHamzah Zainudin MP
30
Deputy Ministers[N 3]Refer here
31
Heads of Diplomatic Missions[N 5]Refer here
32
Justices of the Federal CourtRefer here
33
Judges of the Court of AppealRefer here
34
Parliamentary Secretaries[N 3]None
35
Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN)[N 2]Refer here
36
Premier Grade 1 and 2 officers[N 6]Refer here
37
Chairman of Government Official Ceremonies[N 7]Awang Alik Jeman
38
Secretaries-General of Federal Ministries and Directors-General of Federal Agencies[N 6][N 8][2]Refer here
39
Premier Grade 3 officers[N 6]Refer here
40
Chairpersons of Commissions established under the Federal Constitution[N 9]
41
Justices of the High Courts and Judicial CommissionersRefer here for Justices of the High Courts or here for Judicial Commissioners
42
Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM)[N 2]Refer here
43
Governor of the Central BankShaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour
44
Keeper of the Rulers' SealSyed Danial Syed Ahmad
45
Grand ChamberlainAzuan Effendy Zairakithnaini
46
Royal ProfessorNone
46A
Deputy Heads of State GovernmentsBy seniority of Heads of State Governments:
  1. Douglas Uggah Embas MLA (Sarawak)
  2. Awang Tengah Ali Hasan MLA (Sarawak)
  3. Dr. Sim Kui Hian MLA (Sarawak)
  4. Dr. Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan MP MLA (Sabah)
  5. Dr. Joachim Gunsalam MLA (Sabah)
  6. Shahelmey Yahya MP MLA (Sabah)
  7. Dr. Mohamad Abdul Hamid MLA (Penang)
  8. Jagdeep Singh Deo MLA (Penang)
  9. Dr. Mohamed Fadzli Hassan MLA (Kelantan)
46B
Speakers of the State Legislative AssembliesBy seniority of Heads of State Governments:
  1. Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar (Sarawak)
  2. Kadzim M. Yahya (Sabah)
  3. Mohd. Nor Hamzah (Terengganu)
  4. MK Ibrahim Abdul Rahman (Negeri Sembilan)
  5. Law Choo Kiang (Penang)
  6. Mohd. Sharkar Shamsudin (Pahang)
  7. Law Weng San MLA (Selangor)
  8. Zubir Ahmad (Kedah)
  9. Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid (Perak)
  10. Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi MLA (Johor)
  11. Rus’sele Eizan (Perlis)
  12. Ibrahim Durum (Melaka)
  13. Nik Mohd. Amar Nik Abdullah MLA (Kelantan)
47
Senators[N 13]Refer to the Parliament
48
Members of the House of Representatives[N 13]Refer to the Parliament
49
Judges of the Syariah Court of AppealRefer to the Federal Syariah Judiciary Department (for national level) or the respective State Syariah Judiciary Department (for state level)
50
Chief of ArmyGeneral Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
51
Chief of NavyAdmiral Abdul Rahman Ayob
52
Chief of Air ForceGeneral Mohd. Asghar Khan Goriman Khan
53
Deputy Inspector-General of PoliceAyob Khan Mydin Pitchay
54
Commanders of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN)[N 2]Refer here
55
Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (PSD)[N 2]Refer here
56
Super Grade A officers[N 6]Refer here
57
Vice Chancellors of Public UniversitiesRefer here
57A
Ministers of State (of Sabah and Sarawak) and Members of the State Executive Councils (of other states)Refer to the respective State Government
58
Super Grade B officers[N 6]Refer here
58A
Recipient of National Fellowship Award[N 14]None
59
United Nations Resident RepresentativeKarima El Korri
60
Super Grade C officers[N 6]Refer here
60A
Members of State Legislative Assemblies[N 15]Refer to the respective State Government
61
Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN)[N 2]Refer here
62
Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM)[N 2]Refer here
63
Companions of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia (JSD)[N 2]Refer here
64
Grade 54 officers[N 6]
65
Political Secretaries[N 16]Refer here
66
Grade 52 officers[N 6]
67
Consul-general of countries without diplomatic representation in Malaysia[N 5]Refer here

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