Order of the Defender of the Realm

The Order of the Defender of the Realm () is a Malaysian federal award given for people providing great service to the country. The motto of the order is "Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara" (Thanks to God the Defender of the Kingdom).

The order was first distributed on August 6, 1958. It had five ranks. The medal was added on August 19, 1960.

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 Other websites 

 Malaysia: Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the Realm