General Service Medal (Malaysia) Explained

General Service Medal
Presenter: Malaysia
Type:Service medal
Eligibility:Malaysian Armed Forces and uniformed civil personnel
Awarded For:Service in Malaysia
Status:Currently issued
Established:29 July 1960
Post-Nominals:P.P.A.
Higher:Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian K.P.K.[1]
Lower:Pingat Peringatan Malaysia P.P.M.

The General Service Medal (Malay: Pingat Perkhidmatan Am) is a service medal of Malaysia. It is awarded for general service to members of the military and uniformed services of Malaysia. It ranks 26th in the order of wear of the Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia.

Criteria

The General Service Medal is awarded to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Uniformed Services in acknowledgement and recognition of long service and good conduct.[2]

Appearance

The General Service Medal is round NaNinches in diameter and made of silver. The obverse of the medal bears the Coat of arms of Malaysia. The reverse is inscribed with the words KERANA PERKHIDMATAN AM (For General Service) within a wreath of laurel leaves. The medal hangs from a red ribbon with a centre yellow stripe. On each side of the yellow stripe are black and white stripes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa . Istiadat.gov.my . 2 July 2016.
  2. Book: Ali. Datuk Abdullah. Malaysian Protocol and Correct Forms of Address. 1986. Times Books International. 9789971653705. 86. 3 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Pingat Perkhidmatan Am (P.P.A.) (General Service Medal) . Raja Kita . Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia . 3 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040827233930/http://www.rajakita.org.my/portal_bi/rk6/rk6a.php?id=rk6_25 . 27 August 2004.