Order of Merit (Malaysia)

Order of Merit
Insignia of the Order of Merit
Awarded by

The Sovereign of Malaysia
TypeState Order
Established26 June 1975
RibbonDark green with a double yellow central stripe and yellow edges.
EligibilityMalaysian citizens
Awarded forSignificant contributions in art, science or humanity at an international level.
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignYang di-Pertuan Agong
GradesMember
Post-nominalsD.B.
Statistics
First induction7 June 2008
Last induction6 June 2009
Total inductees2 Members
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
Next (lower)Order of Meritorious Service

Ribbon of the Order

The Order of Merit (Malay: Darjah Bakti) is a Malaysian federal award presented for those who have made significant contributions in art, science or humanity and are renowned at national and international level. This award was instituted on 26 June 1975.