The Star of the Commander of Valour (Malay: Panglima Gagah Berani) is a medal awarded by the Malaysian government.

It is Malaysia's second highest gallantry award, coming in second only to the Grand Knight of Valour (Malay: Darjah Kebesaran Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa).

Living recipients receive a monthly allowance of RM300, according to Akta 616-Akta Panglima Gagah Berani (Elaun Kenangan) 2001.

[4] The allowance may be revoked if any of the following conditions are met: The medal is made of pure silver and is shaped like a five-pointed star.

Two Communist terrorists met the villagers of Kampung Goebilt on 12 March 1971, to obtain food supplies.

The King awarded the PGB to 2Lt Baharin bin Abd Jalil for valour in the highest Ranger Corps traditions.

The King awarded him the PGB for his outstanding gallantry and bravery in the finest traditions of the Ranger Corps.

Ielias retired as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Reserve Officer Training Unit at Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Colonel (retd) Ismail Salleh [ms], (Service number: 12171), then Company Commander of the 6th Battalion, Malaysian Ranger Regiment, was tasked with carrying out Operation Badak in the Pelam Estate area of Klian Intan, Perak.

His Majesty the King bestowed the PGB on Major Ismail bin Salleh for his bravery in the face of the enemy.

Warrant Officer Class 1 (retd) Temenggung Datuk Kanang anak Langkau, SP PGB PGBK PBS, (b.

On the 1st of June 1979, while on a reconnaissance mission in the Korbu Forest Reserve (Fort Legap), he came across an enemy camp and attacked it against forces that outnumbered his own.

During Operation Hentam on 12 March 1971, he joined 2nd Lieutenant Baharin Abd Jalil on a manhunt mission.

General (retd) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali bin Haji Che Mat was one of the first four recipients of the award.

Mohd Ghazali, then Leftenan Muda ('2nd Lieutenant'), led Platoon 1 from A Company, 2nd Battalion, Malay Regiment on a routine patrol on 13 November 1957.

The enemy withdrew from their position after being surprised by the supposedly final charge from the two brave men, and Platoon 1 survived the firefight.

Chief Inspector (retd) Voon Ken Hong was a Malaysian intelligence police officer and Special Branch secret agent who participated in Operation Taloong during the Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89).