The General Service Medal is awarded to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Uniformed Services in acknowledgement and recognition of long service and good conduct.

[2] The General Service Medal is round 1+3⁄8 in (35 mm) in diameter and made of silver.

The obverse of the medal bears the Coat of arms of Malaysia.

The reverse is inscribed with the words KERANA PERKHIDMATAN AM (For General Service) within a wreath of laurel leaves.

The medal hangs from a red ribbon with a centre yellow stripe.