The Perak order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the state of Perak. It has no legal standing but is used to dictate ceremonial protocol at events of a state nature.
Order of precedence in Perak is as follows:[1] [2]
No. | Description | |
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1 | The Sultan | |
2 | The Raja Permaisuri | |
3 | The Raja Muda | |
4 | The Raja Puan Besar | |
5 | The Raja di Hilir | |
6 | The Raja Puan Muda | |
7 | The Sultan's Mother | |
8 | The Sultan's Widow | |
8A | The Prime Minister | |
8B | The Deputy Prime Minister | |
9 | The Menteri Besar | |
10 | The Raja Kechil Besar | |
11 | The Raja Kechil Sulong | |
12 | The Raja Kechil Tengah | |
13 | The Raja Kechil Bongsu | |
14 | Heirs of State
| |
15 | The Judges | |
16 | The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | |
16A | Federal Ministers | |
17 |
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18 | The Orang Besar Empat | |
19 | The Orang Besar Delapan | |
20 | Members of the Royal Court | |
21 | Mayor of Ipoh | |
22 |
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23 | Federal Deputy Ministers | |
24 | Parliamentary Secretaries | |
25 | Members of the Legislative Assembly | |
26 | Members of the House of Representatives representing the State | |
27 | Senators | |
28 |
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29 | Chairperson of the State Islamic and Malay Affairs Council | |
30 | State Mufti | |
31 | State Chief Qadhi | |
32 | Members of the State Islamic and Malay Affairs Council | |
33 | Members of the State Public Service Commission | |
34 | Head of Federal and State Government Departments in the State | |
35 |
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36 | Orang Besar Enam Belas | |
37 | Orang Besar Tiga Puluh Dua | |
38 | Toh Muda Orang Besar Negeri | |
39 | Qadhis | |
40 | Justices of the Peace | |
41 | Headmen | |
42 | Members of the State Medals |