Boxed Malaysian Service Medal, Miniature & Bar (Pingat Jasa Malaysia)

For sale is a Post WW2 Boxed Malaysian Service Medal, Miniature & Bar (Pingat Jasa Malaysia). This is in excellent condition and is complete. This come with its original paper carton. 

  About the medal:    The Malaysian Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Malaysia) is a medal given by the King and Government of Malaysia. Established 3 March 2004, the medal recognizes service by members of the Malaysian Armed Forces during the Malayan Emergency, Second Malayan Emergency, and the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation. The medal was also offered for award to members of the Commonwealth forces from Australia, Fiji, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom who served in Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation. The award is in recognition of "distinguished chivalry, gallantry, sacrifice, or loyalty" in contributing to the freedom of independence of Malaysia. The medal can be conferred and accepted posthumously by next of kin.   Malaysian Armed Forces   To be eligible for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia members of the Malaysian Armed Forces must have served for six months in any formation or unit of the Malaysian Armed Forces from:   1 January 1969 to 2 December 1989 for operations against the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) or;   1 January 1969 to 17 October 1990 for operations against the North Kalimantan Communist Party (PKKU).   Those personnel who did not meet the length of service requirement due to death, injury, or disability from fighting the Communist forces are also eligible for the medal.   These will be sent via royal mail 1st class signed for and dispatched within two working days.