Pingat Bakti Setia

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Pingat Bakti Setia
(Long Service Award)


Pingat Bakti Setia ribbon (from 1996).png
Ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded for25 years of service
Presented byFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
EligibilityAny person working in, or associated with, the Singaporean public service
StatusActive
Established1962
Pingat Bakti Setia ribbon (1962-1996).png
Ribbon prior to 1996
Precedence
Next (higher) Pingat Berkebolehan
Related Long 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.

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History

The Pingat Bakti Setia was first established in 1962 as part of the first six national awards created in Singapore. [1]

Requirements

The medal may be awarded to any person who has completed 25 years continuous service in: [2]

Description

Notable recipients

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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.