Singapore legislation
Regulation 3
of Pingat Jasa Gemilang (The Meritorious Service Medal) Rules 1996
Regulation 3
Subregulation 1
The Medal may be awarded to any person who has performed, within Singapore, service of conspicuous merit characterised by resource and devotion to duty, including long service marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.
Subregulation 2
In exceptional circumstances, the Medal may be awarded to any person who has performed, outside Singapore, service of conspicuous merit characterised by resource and devotion of duty, including service marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.