13-597: The Darjah Utama Temasek (English: Order of Temasek ) is Singapore's second most prestigious national honour and was instituted in 1962. It is an Order conferred by the President of Singapore only to citizens of Singapore. It may be awarded to non-citizens only under special circumstances. As of 29 July 2019, the Order has three different grades: The rules of award state that no more than 12 people (other than people admitted in an honorary capacity) may be admitted to
26-442: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to orders , decorations , and medals is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Pingat Keberanian The Pingat Keberanian (English: Medal of Valour ) is a Singaporean decoration instituted in 1987, awarded to any person who has performed an act of courage and gallantry in circumstances of personal danger. The Pingat Keberanian
39-561: The Darjah Utama Temasek (Order of Temasek), Sijil Kemuliaan (Certificate of Honour), Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal), Pingat Bakti Cemerlang (Distinguished Service Medal), Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Service Medal) and Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award). The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Public Administration Medal) was established in 1963 with three levels, Gangsa, Perak and Emas (Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively). A military equivalent of
52-830: The Commendation Medal, the Public Service Medal and the Public Administration Medal awarded for a person’s contributions to Singapore’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic have the words “(COVID-19)” added at the end of the designation and style of the Medal. They all share the same ribbon as the COVID-19 Resilience Medal (CRM). These state awards (in order of precedence) are: This Singapore-related article
65-442: The Order of Temasek (With High Distinction - previously known as First Class) at any one time. As of October 2023, there are currently 9 people in the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction). There is no limit to the number of people admitted to the other two grades. The Order was first instituted in 1962. It was then the most important national honour. The Order would have only twelve members, with Yang di-Pertuan Negara conferring
78-468: The Order, with non-Singapore citizens being admitted in an honorary capacity. The First Class grade would have a limited capacity of twelve members, whilst the other grades have no such restriction. The Seal of the Order would bear the design of the Badge. Members would be distinguished by the positions of the Badge and Star of the Order on their attire. Members of First Class grade would have their Badge worn
91-586: The awards to the recipients. Military awards are considered by the Armed Forces Council and also submitted to the Cabinet for approval. The recipients are announced on 9 August, Singapore's National Day , and then given during investiture in November. Note that the ribbons shown are those used after 1996. For pre-1996 ribbons, see the appropriate award page. Several state awards such as
104-641: The membership on advice from the Prime Minister . A chancellor would be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara from among the members of the order, who would hold the seal of the order. Any warrants issued by order would be countersigned by both chancellor and the Yang di-Pertuan Negara . The Order became the second most important national honour in 1970, when the Bintang Temasek (the Star of Temasek)
117-406: The neck from a ribbon. Ordinarily, only Singapore citizens could be admitted to the Order, but in special circumstances non-Singapore citizens may also be admitted in an honorary capacity. In 2019, the 1996 Rules was amended to update the nomenclature of the grades of the Order. The grades would be known as: The updated nomenclature would also be retrospectively applied on members conferred under
130-573: The previous nomenclature. Singaporean orders and decorations Orders and decorations conferred to civilians and military personnel in Singapore , listed by order of precedence . Awards specific to the military or police forces are separately listed. All state orders and decorations are styled in the Malay language . Singapore's national awards were first established in 1962. At the time of establishment, there were only six awards and they were
143-416: The right hip from a sash passing over the left shoulder and under the right arm, and their Star worn on the left side of their outer garment. Members of Second Class grade would have their Badge worn suspended round the neck from a ribbon, and their Star is to be worn on the left side of their outer garment. Members of Third Class grade would only have the Badge of the Order, and it is to be worn suspended round
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#1732783727832156-492: The same award was introduced in 1981. The Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) was also incepted in 1963. In 1987, Pingat Keberanian (Medal of Valour) was established. Candidates are nominated every March or April and two different committees recommends the candidates for the various awards. Recommendations are submitted to the Cabinet of Singapore for approval and then the President of Singapore will confer
169-472: Was created and ranked over all other orders and medals. The rules governing the order was since revised several times. Gazette notices establishing the Rules that instituted the Order were published in 1975, 1996 and 2019. The 1996 Rules would revoke the 1975 Rules. With the 1996 Rules, there would be three grades of the Order, First Class, Second Class and Third Class. Only Singapore citizens could be admitted to
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