The Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal

Presented to Mr Edward Scott

About this medal

This Malaysian medal was instituted by the King of Malaysia for award to British Commonwealth personnel who served during the Malayan Emergency and the Confrontation. In 2005, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II approved its acceptance and wear by eligible New Zealand personnel.

The Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) medal is awarded to those who served in Malaya / Malaysia for at least 90 days, between 31 August 1957 and 31 December 1966. Service in Singapore between 31 August 1957 and 9 August 1965 is also recognised by the PJM medal.

The start date for the medal is 31 August 1957, because this is the date that Malaya / Malaysia became an independent nation.

About the ribbon

The ribbon is a 35mm corded ribbon. The individual colours and widths of the five vertical stripes are as follows: 4.5mm yellow, 7mm blue, 12mm red, 7mm blue and 4.5mm yellow. The colours are those of the Malaysian flag. The blue is a quite bright medium blue.