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Written question asked by Jon Trickett (Labour) on Friday, 1 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 June 2007. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Friday, 15 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Malaysia: Military Decorations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance is being offered to the Malaysian High Commission to speed up the rate of issuance of the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal for veterans.
Answer

The Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) is a commemorative medal issued by the Malaysian Government for service between August 1957 and August 1966. The issue of this medal to veterans is a matter for the Malaysians. The Ministry of Defence has agreed to endorse applications for the PJM from veterans and to pass them on to the Malaysian High Commission. Veterans who wish to check the progress of their applications should write to the Malaysian High Commission.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140802; 461 c1376W
Session
2006-07
Notes
Columns in printed daily part are numbered two columns ahead of columns on Hansard Online. Column numbers on PIMS refer to Hansard Online
Subjects
Malaysia Military decorations
Link
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