Darjah Utama Temasek

The Darjah Utama Temasek (English: Order of Temasek) is Singapore's highest civilian honour and the second most prestigious national honour overall. It was established in 1962 and is an Order conferred by the President of Singapore exclusively to Singaporeans, although it may exceptionally be awarded to foreigners in an honorary capacity.

As of 29 July 2019, the Order is divided into three grades:

the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction),

the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), and

the Order of Temasek.

According to the rules of award, no more than twelve individuals, excluding those admitted in an honorary capacity, may hold the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction, previously known as First Class) at any one time. As of October 2023, nine individuals hold the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction), while there is no cap on the number of recipients in the other two grades.