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Pingat Berkebolehan
The Pingat Berkebolehan (English: Efficiency Medal) is a Singaporean decoration instituted in 1969. The medal may be awarded to any of the following persons for exceptional efficiency or exceptional devotion to duty or for work of special significance: * any public officer. * any officer employed by any statutory authority (other than a Town Council). * any person in the service of any organisation, association or body rendering services in the field of education. * any person 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 Berkebolehan (Tentera) The Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) () is a decoration awarded to any member of the Singapore Armed Forces The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are the military of the Republic of Singapore, responsible for protecting and defending the security int ... is the military equivalent award. Description * The medal consists of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pingat Bakti Masyarakat
The ''Pingat Bakti Masyarakat'' (English: Public Service Medal) is a Singaporean orders and decorations, 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 their achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, the sciences, business, the professions and the labour movement. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters PBM. Description * The medal, in silver, is in the form of a stylised rosette (design), 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 Coat of arms of Singapore, State Arms. * The ribbon is grey with a white centre band and a red stripe on each side. See also *:Recipients of the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat References Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pingat Bakti Setia
The Pingat Bakti Setia (English: Long Service Award) is a Singaporean decoration instituted in 1962. The medal may be awarded to any person who has completed 25 years continuous service in either government related services, in the field of education or military service. History The Pingat Bakti Setia was first established in 1962 as part of the first six national awards created in Singapore. Requirements The medal may be awarded to any person who has completed 25 years continuous service in: * the Government. * any statutory authority (other than a Town Council). * any organisation, association or body rendering services in the field of education. * any company which is wholly owned by the Government and which is carrying on business mainly as an agent or instrumentality of the Government, and who is of irreproachable character. * the Singapore Armed Forces. The award will be followed by (Tentera), Malay for "Army", signifying the awardee's association. Description * The me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera)
The Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) () is a decoration awarded to any member of the Singapore Armed Forces The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are the military of the Republic of Singapore, responsible for protecting and defending the security interests and the sovereignty of the country. A component of the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), Ministry of D ... who has clearly demonstrated exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty, or produced work of special significance. The candidate is also one who has shown initiative, thoroughness, and resourcefulness in their work. The Pingat Berkebolehan is the civil equivalent award. Description * The ribbon is purple with a white central stripe and white edges. ReferencesMINDEF SingaporeMedals factsheet pagePingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) page Military awards and decorations of Singapore {{Orders-medals-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singaporean Orders And Decorations
Orders and decorations conferred to civilians and military personnel in Singapore, listed by order of precedence. Awards specific to the military or police forces are separately listed. All state orders and decorations are styled in the Malay language. History Singapore's national awards were first established in 1962. At the time of establishment, there were only six awards and they were the Darjah Utama Temasek (Order of Temasek), Sijil Kemuliaan (Certificate of Honour), Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal), Pingat Bakti Cemerlang (Distinguished Service Medal), Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Service Medal) and Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award). The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Public Administration Medal) was established in 1963 with three levels, Gangsa, Perak and Emas (Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively). A military equivalent of the same award was introduced in 1981. The Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) was also incepted in 1963. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coat Of Arms Of Singapore
The coat of arms of Singapore is the Coat of arms, heraldic symbol representing the Sovereign state, sovereign island country and city-state of Singapore located in maritime Southeast Asia. It was adopted in 1959, the year Singapore attained Self-governance of Singapore, self-governance from the British Empire, and remains in use after its independence in 1965. The committee that created it, headed by Toh Chin Chye, who was also responsible for the Flag of Singapore, national flag and the Majulah Singapura, national anthem of Singapore. At the centre of the emblem is a red shield bearing a white crescent, a new moon—representing a "young nation on the ascendant", and five white stars—representing democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality, supported by a Asiatic lion, lion and a Malayan tiger, tiger—representing Singapore's namesake and the country's historical ties to the Malay Peninsula; below them is a blue ribbon inscribed with ''Majulah Singapura'' in gold, Malay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |