Pingat Bakti Masyarakat
The Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) is a Singaporean national honour. It was instituted in 1973. The medal may be awarded to any person who has rendered commendable public service in Singapore or for his/her achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, the sciences, business, the professions and the labour movement.
Pingat Bakti Masyarakat | |
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Medal and ribbon | |
Awarded by Singapore | |
Type | Medal |
Eligibility | All persons |
Awarded for | commendable service or achievement in Singapore |
Status | Currently issued |
Statistics | |
Established | 1973 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Pingat Kepujian |
Next (lower) | Pingat Berkebolehan |
Medal and ribbon prior to 1996 |
Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters PBM.
Description
- The medal, in silver, is in the form of a stylised rosette of undulating folds having, on the obverse side, a disc with a bar to each side upon which a circular shield bearing a crescent and 5 stars is embossed. Below it is a scroll with the inscription "PINGAT BAKTI MASYARAKAT" and 2 laurels.
- The reverse bears the State Arms.
- The ribbon is grey with a white centre band and a red stripe to each side.
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See also
- Category:Recipients of the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat
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