Pingat Bakti Setia
| Pingat Bakti Setia | |
|---|---|
.png){kind=small} Obverse (left) and reverse (right) of medal and ribbon (bottom) | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Any person working in, or associated with, the Singaporean public service |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | 1962 |
.png){kind=small} Ribbon prior to 1996 | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Pingat Berkebolehan |
| Related | Long Service Medal (Military) |
The Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award) was instituted in 1962. The medal may be awarded to any person who has completed 25 years continuous service in the service of:
- 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.
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.