The Exalted Order of Malacca is conferred in five grades: Grand Commander, Knight Commander, Companion 1st Class, Companion 2nd Class, and Member.
Grand Commander Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka (DGSM)
Datuk Seri The Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca () is the highest grade of the order which was constituted in 1983 and amended in 2016. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "
Datuk Seri", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "
Datin Seri". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.G.S.M." The insignia of the grade comprises a collar, a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. The Grand Commander grade of the order is conferred at the advice of the
Chief Minister and is conferred on
heads of the state governments, heads of federal and state public services, ministers, members of Malacca EXCO Council, ambassadors and others of equivalent rank.
Knight Commander Darjah Cemerlang Seri Melaka (DCSM)
Datuk Wira The Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca () is the second highest grade of the order which was constituted in 1978. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "
Datuk Wira", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "
Datin Wira". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.C.S.M." The insignia of the grade comprises a collar, a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. The Knight Commander grade of the order is conferred upon members of the state and federal governments and public services, members of the state government, members of the corporate sectors and others who have contributed with excellent and commendable services at the state or federal level.
Companion Class I Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM)
Datuk The Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca () is the third grade of the order which was constituted in 1971. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "
Datuk", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "
Datin". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.M.S.M." The insignia of the grade comprises a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. The Companion Class I grade of the order is conferred upon members of the Malacca State EXCO council, members of the state government, heads of the state or federal departments, members of the corporate sectors, politicians and other equivalents who have contributed with excellent and commendable services at the state or federal level.
Companion Class II Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM)
Datuk The Companion Class II of the Exalted Order of Malacca () is the fourth grade of the order which was constituted in 2010. The recipients of the grade bear the title of "
Datuk", while the wives of the male recipients are titled as "
Datin". Husbands of female recipients are not entitled to any title. The recipients bear the post-nominal letters of "D.P.S.M." The insignia of the grade comprises a sash, a badge and a star. The sash is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. The Companion Class II grade of the order is conferred upon senior heads of the state or federal government departments and other equivalents for their excellent and commendable services to Malacca.
Member Darjah Seri Melaka (DSM) The Member of the Exalted Order of Malacca () is the lowest grade of the order which was constituted in 1971. The recipients are not entitled to bear any title. The post-nominal letters of the grade of the order is "D.S.M." The insignia of the grade comprises a necklet which is worn by the recipients around the neck. The Member grade of the order is conferred upon officials of the state government and other equivalent individuals for their devotion and services to Malacca. ==Recipients==