Awards and Decorations of The Malaysian Armed Forces - Malaysian Military Medals and Ribbons

Badge And Ribbon

Name (English/Malay)

Creation Date

Description

Supreme Gallantry Award
Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa

29 July 1960

This is the highest bravery award and highest in the order of precedence amongst Federal Awards. This order could be given to both Malaysian civilians and soldiers for act of extreme and bravery.

Order of Military Service
1st class

16 September 1983

Awarded to the Highest Ranking Officers of the Malaysian Army. Also awarded to Chiefs of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force and to Foreign Generals, Admirals and Air Marshalls.

Order of Military Service
2nd class

16 September 1983

This second highest Armed Forces honorary award given to senior ranking officers of Major General rank or its equivalent, and honorary awards are given to foreign general grade officers.

Order of Military Service
3rd class

16 September 1983

This third highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award Anugerah is given to officers holding the rank of Colonel or Brigadier General or its equivalent. Honorary awards are also given to foreign officers.

Order of Military Service
4th class

16 September 1983

This 4th highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award is given to officers of the Armed Forces ranked Lieutenant Colonel or its equivalent. Honorary awards may also be given to foreign officers.

Order of Military Service
5th class

16 September 1983

This 5th highest Armed Forces honours award is given to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Honorary awards may also be given to members of foreign armed forces.

Star of the Commander of Valour
Panglima Gagah Berani

29 July 1960

Awarded for extreme courage and gallantry in combat.

Air Force Star
Bintang Tentera Udara

1968

Awarded to members of Royal Malaysian Air Force for outstanding services.

Air Force Medal
Pingat Tentera Udara

17 July 1968

Awarded to members of Royal Malaysian Air Force for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty as pilots in or outside their line of duty.

Medal of Merit
Pingat Kebaktian

17 July 1968

Awarded to members of the Voluntary Armed and Uniformed Services for long service and good conduct.

Mention in Despatches
Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian

20 July 1969

Awarded to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysian Police for showing bravery.

United Nations Service Medal in the Congo
Pingat Negara Bagi Perkhidmatan Di Bawah Pertubahan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu

1994

Awarded to soldiers who participate in United Nations Operation in the Congo.

Malaysian Service Medal
Pingat Jasa Malaysia

2004

Awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served in Malaysia during Malayan Emergency and Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation periods.