Pingat Bakti Masyarakat
| Pingat Bakti Masyarakat | |
|---|---|
.png){kind=small} Medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | All persons |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 1973 |
.png){kind=small} Medal and ribbon prior to 1996 | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Pingat Kepujian |
| Next (lower) | Pingat Berkebolehan |
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.
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.