The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm (Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award

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 presented for meritous service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (Protected by God-Defender of the Realm).

The order has six ranks:

• Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (S.M.N.) (Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara), limited to 25 recipients excluding foreign citizens who are conferred honorary awards. The recipient of this award receives the title
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• Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (P.M.N.) (Panglima Mangku Negara), limited to 75 recipients excluding foreign citizens who are conferred honorary awards. The recipient of this award receives the title Tan Sri.

• Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (J.M.N.) (Johan Mangku Negara)

• Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (K.M.N.) (Kesatria Mangku Negara)

• Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (Ahli Mangku Negara)

• Medal of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (P.P.N.) (Pingat Pangkuan Negara)

The order was instituted on 6 August 1958 and initially had the five highest ranks. The medal was added on 19 August 1960.

Notable Recipients:

• Late Tan Sri Dr.P.Ramlee.He was awarded the A.M.N. medal by His Majesty in 1962.He was later posthumously awarded the P.M.N. award in 1990,carrying the posthumous title of "Tan Sri".