| General Service Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Service medal |
| Awarded for | Service in Malaysia |
| Presented by | |
| Eligibility | Malaysian Armed Forces and uniformed civil personnel |
| Post-nominals | P.P.A. |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 29 July 1960 |
Ribbon of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian K.P.K.[1] |
| Next (lower) | Pingat Peringatan Malaysia P.P.M.[1] |
TheGeneral Service Medal (Malay:Pingat Perkhidmatan Am) is aservice medal ofMalaysia. 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 theOrders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia.
The General Service Medal is awarded to members of theMalaysian Armed Forces and Uniformed Services in acknowledgement and recognition of long service and good conduct.[2]
The General Service Medal is round1+3⁄8 in (35 mm) in diameter and made of silver. Theobverse of the medal bears theCoat of arms of Malaysia. The reverse is inscribed with the wordsKERANA 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]