The General Service Medal ( ms, Pingat Perkhidmatan Am) is a

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Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...

. 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 The orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia comprise a complex system by which Malaysians and qualified foreigners are honoured by the country's sovereign for actions or deeds that benefit their community or the country at large. Modelled on ...

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.

Appearance

The General Service Medal is round in diameter and made of silver. The

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of the medal bears the

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. 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.

References

{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia Military awards and decorations of Malaysia Awards established in 1960 1960 establishments in Malaya