Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal
Obverse Reverse

The Malaysian Government has awarded this commemorative medal, known as the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (shown above), to British Veterans and others who served in operations in Malaya/Malaysia between August 1957 and August 1966.


Many thousands of former members of the Armed Forces/Veterans, and others, may eligible receive the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM).  This will be in addition to the British General Service Medal (with appropriate Malaya/Borneo clasp) that many Veterans will have been eligible to receive for their Service in Malaya/Borneo.


Permission to wear the PJM has not been formally given.  It is long standing Government policy that non-British medals will not be approved for events or service, that took place more than 5 years before initial consideration, or in connection with events that took place in the distant past (e.g. commemorative medals) or if the recipient has received a British award for the same service.  However, Her Majesty's Government welcomes, and believes it is important to recognise, the generous gesture by the King and Government of Malaysia, and their wish to acknowledge the service given by Veterans and others in the years immediately after Malaysian independence. The exception recommended reflects this and our strong and important relationship with Malaysia.


The eligibility criteria  for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal is given on the following page link 'Terms Governing the Award of Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM)'.  Please read the terms carefully to see whether you could be eligible, it also contains the details of how to apply for the medal.


See the Citation for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal when
Allestree Members Receive Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal


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