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Award
Pingat Bakti Setia
(Long Service Award)


Ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded for25 years of service
Presented by Singapore
EligibilityAny person working in, or associated with, the Singaporean public service
StatusActive
Established1962
Ribbon prior to 1996
Precedence
Next (higher)Pingat Berkebolehan
RelatedLong Service Medal (Military)

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 medal, in silver, consists of a multi-lobed disc having, on the obverse side, a circular shield bearing a crescent and 5 stars encircled by a scalloped embellishment.
  • The reverse bears the State Arms and name of the medal.
  • The ribbon is grey with a red centre band and a red stripe to each side.

Notable recipients

References

  1. "History and background of the national awards". The Straits Times. 6 November 1993. p. 30. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  2. "The Long Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Setia)". Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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Colonial Era
After World War II
  • The Defence Medal (Pingat Pertahanan)
  • Uniformed Services Malaysia Medal (Pingat Perkhidmatan Anggota Beruniform Malaysia)
  • General Service Medal (Malaya)
  • Police Long Service Medal
  • Good Service Medal
  • Order of the Defender of the Realm
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