- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 1 March 1954
- Country: Others (Brunei)
The Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama (or Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati in Malay) is a prestigious order of Brunei, established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
Recipients of this order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters “DK” or “DK I” and the honorary title “Dato Laila Utama.”
The Family Order of Laila Utama Design
Initially, the order’s design featured a painted bust of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. However, since 1975, this has been replaced by a star and crescent moon motif.
The emblems of the order are crafted from gold or silver with enamel accents. The order confers the right to use the post-nominal letters “DK I” and the title “Dato Laila Utama.“
