Awards and decorations of the Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysian Armed Forces

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Military manpower
Military age	18 years of age
Availability	males age 15-49: 5,584,231 (2005 est.)
Fit For service	males age 15-49: 4,574,854 (2005 est.)
Of age / year	males: 244,418 (2005 est.)
Military expenditure
Dollar figure	$1.69 billion (2000 est.)
% of GDP	2.03% (2000)
Foreign military suppliers
Suppliers	United States  Russia  United Kingdom  Germany  Italy  Switzerland  Canada  Poland  South Africa others
Source : CIA World Factbook 2006

First five awards in order of rank:

• Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (S.P)

This is the highest bravery award and highest in the order of precedence amongst Federal Awards. Given in acts of extreme bravery and valour.

• Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (PGAT)

Awarded to the Highest Ranking Officers of the Malaysian Army. Also awarded to Chiefs of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force and to Foreign Generals, Admirals and Air Marshalls.

• Panglima Setia Angkatan Tentera (PSAT)

This second highest Armed Forces honorary award given to senior ranking officers of Major General rank or its equivalent, and honorary awards are given to foreign general grade officers.

• Pahlawan Angkatan Tentera (PAT)

This third highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award Anugerah is given to officers holding the rank of Colonel or Brigadier General or its equivalent. Honorary awards are also given to foreign officers.

• Panglima Gagah Berani (PGB)

This is awarded to serving members of the Armed Forces who has shown extraordinary courage and bravery.

• Kesatria Angkatan Tentera (KAT)

This 4th highest Malaysian Armed Forces honour award is given to officers of the Armed Forces ranked Lieutenant Colonel or its equivalent. Honorary awards may also be given to foreign officers.

• Bentara Angkatan Tentera (BAT)

This 5th highest Armed Forces honours award is given to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Honorary awards may also be given to members of foreign armed forces.

External links

• PINGAT DAN DARJAH KEBESARAN ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA
• Malaysian Monarchy - Federal Awards and Honours

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Burma · Cambodia · Republic of China · Hong Kong · Indonesia · Israel · Japan · Macau · Malaysia · North Korea · Pakistan (Civil · Military) · Philippines · Singapore · Sri Lanka · Thailand
Former	South Vietnam

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Former	Germany (Empire · Nazi · East) · Independent State of Croatia · Yugoslavia (Kingdom · SFR · FR) · Soviet Union (Republics)

Oceania

Australia · Fiji · New Zealand · Papua New Guinea
Former	Hawaii