The Pingat Kepujian (English: Commendation Medal) is a
Singaporean decoration instituted in 1996. The medal may be awarded to any of the following persons who has distinguished himself through commendable performance and conduct, or significant efficiency, competence and devotion to duty:
* any person who is or has been a public officer.
* any person who is or has been an officer employed by any
statutory authority
A statutory body or statutory authority is a body set up by law (statute) that is authorised to implement certain legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state, sometimes by being Primary and secondary legislation, empowered or deleg ...
(other than a Town Council).
* any person who is or has been in the service of any organisation, association or body rendering services in the field of education.
* any person who is or has been employed in any company which is wholly owned by the Government and which is carrying on business mainly as an agent or instrumentality of the Government.
The
Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera)
The Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera) ( eng, Commendation Medal (Military)) is a decoration awarded to any member of the Singapore Armed Forces
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are the military services of the Republic of Singapore, responsible ...
is the military equivalent award.
Description
* The medal consists of a silver disc embellished with a
laurel wreath along its rim. On the obverse side is a shield bearing a crescent and 5 stars encircled by a laurel wreath.
* The reverse bears the
State Arms.
* The ribbon is red with a grey centre band flanked on each side by a grey stripe.
References
{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Singapore
Civil awards and decorations of Singapore