The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Imam Sufaat, was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military)], by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at an investiture held at the Ministry of Defence this afternoon.

ACM Sufaat was conferred the award in recognition of his significant role in fostering close ties between the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Under his leadership, bilateral cooperation and exchanges between the two air forces have grown in scope and depth. ACM Sufaat has also played an instrumental role in initiating new areas of professional cooperation. These interactions have enhanced the interoperability, professionalism and friendship between the officers and men of the two air forces.

ACM Sufaat, who is in Singapore from 21 to 23 Jul 2011, called on Dr Ng, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong and Chief of Air Force Major-General Ng Chee Meng before the investiture.