17 April 1998
Breast Star of the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu is the second class of the Order. The award includes the title of Datuk for the recipient and Datin for the bearer's wife. The sash and breast star of Commander of the Illustrious Order of Kinabalu Sabah (post-nominal PGDK). Further archival information on PGDK, Ribband, Letters Patent, Sabah Honours & Awards.