The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Governor / Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated. The presentation of the award was usually held at The Astana, the Governor's official residence. It was categorized into 5 groups, which are: Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak) Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Kenyalang Sarawak (Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak) Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak) Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Civil Administration Medal) Pingat Jasa Keberanian (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal) For foreigners who received state orders or medal, the 'Honorary' post-nominal will be added after their name with 'H' (Honorary): i.e. 'Johan Bintang Kenyalang (Honorary)'-J.B.K.(H) . Should the award was posthumously awarded to a deceased recipient, the 'Posthumous' post-nominal will be also placed after their name, with 'P', which stands for 'Posthumous': i.e. Late Tan Sri P.Ramlee's 'Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (Posthumous)'-D.A. (P) . Order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals Precedence: Orders, decorations, and medals Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak) The history of this order could be traced back to the Brooke era, where a similar order was awarded by Rajah Brooke to recognize exceptional service to the Kingdom of Sarawak. However, the order became obsolete when Sarawak became British Crown Colony in 1946. Only in 1964, the Order was revived by the state government, and it was renamed as Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak (The Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 1988, the Order was overhauled, and renamed for the second time as 'Darjah Utama Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak' (Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak). In 2003, in conjunction of the 40th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence, the Satria Bintang Sarawak (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) was instituted, with Former Malaysian PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud became its first recipients. Currently, these were the highest State Order. There are 7 ranks, which are: Satria Bintang Sarawak (S.B.S.) (Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak) - limited only to 9 recipients at one time. The Recipient of this order receives the title of Pehin Sri. Panglima Negara Bintang Sarawak (P.N.B.S.) (Knight