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| General Operations Force | |
|---|---|
| Pasukan Gerakan Am | |
| Active | 1 August 1948; 76 years ago (1948-08-01) |
| Country |  British Malaya (1948–1957) Malaya (1948—1963) Malaysia (1963–present) |
| Branch | Royal Malaysia Police |
| Type | Paramilitary,Light infantry,Light armoured |
| Role | Domesticcounter-insurgency,counter-terrorism, multi-security service, VIPs close protection, border patrol, andlaw enforcement |
| Size |
|
| Part of |  Internal Security and Public Order Department |
| Headquarters | Bukit Aman,Kuala Lumpur |
| Nickname(s) | GOF, PGA,Polis Hutan (Jungle Squadlit. Jungle Police) |
| Motto(s) | "Cekal, Berani, Setia" ("Gallant, Brave, Loyal") |
| Colour of Beret | Dark blue - Standard light infantry Maroon -Senoi Praaq
|
| Anniversaries | March 25 (Police Day) August 31 (Independence Day) |
| Engagements | |
TheGeneral Operations Force (Malay:Pasukan Gerakan Am; PGA,Jawi:ڤاسوكن ڬرقن عام) serves as thelight infantry arm of theRoyal Malaysia Police. It was originally established in 1948 during theMalayan Emergency by the British colonial administration. At that time, the police force was mobilised for aparamilitary role, primarily tasked with countering the Communist insurgency in Malaya's jungles.
In 1953, the unit was renamed thePolice Field Force (Malay:Pasukan Medan Polis; PMP). Before that, it was widely known as theJungle Squad (Malay:Pasukan Polis Hutan; PPH), a name reflecting its primary role in jungle warfare.[1]
The origins of the General Operations Force (GOF) trace back to theMalay States Guides (Malay:Pasukan Pengawal Negeri-negeri Melayu Bersekutu), a paramilitary regiment established in 1826. Initially comprising 900 personnel, the unit was commanded byR. S. F. Walker. The Malay States Guides participated inWorld War I, fighting alongside theField Force Aden againstOttoman forces inSouth Arabia (modern-daySaudi Arabia) for five years. The regiment was disbanded in 1919 due to economic reasons.[2]
During theMalayan Emergency (1948–1960), theBritish Military Administration mobilised police General Duties units to support military operations against the communist insurgency. On 1 August 1948, theJungle Squad was established for this purpose. Originally named theFlying Squad, it was later renamed to reflect its primary role injungle warfare.[3]
In 1951, the Jungle Squad was restructured into the Jungle Company, and by 1953, it evolved into thePolice Field Force (Pasukan Polis Hutan, PPH). Commanded by the Police Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya—and later under theInspector-General of Police following the formation of Malaysia—the Police Field Force was deployed alongside British forces to track and eliminate communist insurgents in the dense jungles of Malaya. Platoons typically consisted of 15 personnel, led by ranks ranging from Lance Corporal to Inspector. During the Emergency, the Police Field Force suffered over 1,000 casualties.[1]
The Police Field Force played a key role in theIndonesia–Malaysia Confrontation (1963–1966). During this period, they detained numerous Indonesian irregular forces attempting clandestine operations on Malaysian soil. The events of the13 May 1969 racial riots further highlighted the need for a highly mobile, independent unit capable of handling both internal security and public order.[4][5]
Malaysia faced a second wave ofcommunist insurgency beginning in 1968. By then, all branches of the Malaysian security forces, including the Police Field Force, were well-trained in jungle warfare. At its peak, the Police Field Force operated 21 battalions. Following the disarmament of theMalayan Communist Party (MCP) on 2 December 1989, the number of battalions was reduced to 17 by 1 September 1994.[4]
With the end of the communist threat, the unit’s role was significantly expanded to include border and maritime security, anti-piracy patrols,counter-terrorism, public order duties,search and rescue (SAR), and operations againstorganised crime. On 20 October 1997, the Police Field Force was officially renamed theGeneral Operations Force (GOF). Two days later, on 22 October 1997, the GOF underwent a structural reorganisation.[6]
As part of this restructuring, the eliteSenoi Praaq—a special forces unit composed of indigenous Orang Asli—was absorbed into the GOF as one of its battalions. The broader reorganisation of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) culminated in a formal submission of RMP pennants to theKing of Malaysia on 11 November 1997.[7]
In June 2004, the GOF 19th Battalion, based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, was designated forVIP security duties.[1]
In 2008, the GOF 20th Battalion was formed to provideairport security atKLIA and was later renamed the GOF KLIA Special Battalion.[1]
Following the2013 Lahad Datu incursion—an event widely referred to asOperation Daulat—the General Operations Force (GOF) played a crucial role in countering the armed intrusion by militants from thesouthern Philippines. The incident highlighted the need for stronger security measures inEast Malaysia, particularly in Sabah. In response, the Malaysian government approved an expansion of the GOF’s capabilities, focusing on bolstering its presence and readiness in the region.[8][9]
In February 2014, then-Prime MinisterNajib Razak announced the formation of a new GOF brigade dedicated to safeguarding theEastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE). This development led to the re-establishment of the GOF 20th Battalion, tasked with overseeing operations in the strategically sensitive region.[9]
By May 2025, the GOF had further strengthened its operational capacity with the official formation of one additional armoured squadron—the 15th Armoured Squadron—and three new light infantry battalions: the GOF 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Battalions.[10]
The General Operations Force (GOF) are deployed, equipped, and trained for specific roles both during peacetime and in times of emergency. These roles include neutralising armed criminals, conducting border patrols, counter-terrorism operations, anti-piracy efforts, and maritime security. The GOF also assists with general policing duties, including public security, close-quarters combat in urban environments, and anti-smuggling patrols.
During conflicts or emergencies, GOF brigades are primarily tasked with counter-terrorism and anti-guerrilla warfare operations. Each brigade is trained, equipped, and organised for paramilitary roles, including deployment in major urban centres when necessary.
Personnel are recruited from standard police training centres and inducted into GOF training centres, where they undergo specialised instruction in anti-guerrilla warfare and military tactics before graduating into operational GOF battalions. In high-risk border areas, GOF units are assigned to conduct security sweeps and defensive operations. The GOF is also deployed during riots and civil disturbances when required.
The current organisational structure of the Royal Malaysia Police’s General Operations Force (GOF) consists of fivelight infantrybrigades, twenty-two light infantrybattalions, seven lightarmouredsquadrons, and twenty-twospecial operations-capableplatoons. All these units operate under the GOF Headquarters, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Internal Security and Public Order Department of the Royal Malaysia Police, based inBukit Aman.[10]
Functioning as the light infantry arm of the police, the GOF is organised in a structure similar to that of a conventional army unit, following the commonCommonwealth military format.
Before the GOF’s restructuring in 1997, several specialised units were attached to the then-Police Field Force, previously known as the Jungle Squad.
Following the 1997 reorganisation, Jungle Squad 69 was removed from the GOF command and reassigned under a newpolice special operations command. The Senoi Praaq Force was integrated into the GOF and redesignated as the 3rd Battalion. Meanwhile, the Border Scouts and UKK were disbanded, with their personnel absorbed into regular GOF battalions and the general police force. The UPP was restructured into afederal agency composed of personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police, theRoyal Malaysian Customs Department, and theImmigration Department of Malaysia. In 2015, the unit was officially renamed theBorder Security Agency, orAgensi Keselamatan Sempadan.[11]
The General Operations Force (GOF) currently maintains five brigades distributed across both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Each brigade is led by an officer holding the rank ofSenior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) or higher, reflecting the strategic importance of their commands. The five GOF brigades are:
The number of GOF battalions assigned to each brigade varies according to the security needs and geographic demands of their respective regions. This flexible deployment ensures that GOF resources are effectively distributed to address regional challenges across Malaysia.
GOF comprises 22 battalions stationed across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Each battalion is commanded by a senior officer holding the rank of Superintendent.[10]
A typical GOF battalion is structured with three light infantry companies, one mortar platoon, and one special operations-capable unit. This configuration enables the GOF to maintain flexibility in both conventional and specialised tactical operations.[10]
Previously, a battalion, officially designated the KLIA/LCCT Special Battalion, was responsible for security operations at theKuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and theLow-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). However, this unit was dissolved around 2014, with its duties subsequently assumed by specialised units from theImmigration Department of Malaysia and theRoyal Malaysian Customs Department.
| Battalion | Speciality | Garrison | Commanding Officer (CO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOF 1st Battalion | Light infantry | Ulu Kinta,Ipoh,Perak | Supt Dr Bahrain Mat |
| GOF 2nd Battalion | Light infantry | Kulim, Kedah | Supt Ismail Sidek |
| GOF 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq) | Special reconnaissance | Bidor, Perak | Supt Azhar Hashim |
| GOF 4th Battalion | Light infantry | Semenyih,Hulu Langat, Selangor | Supt Jafri Muhamad |
| GOF 5th Battalion | Light infantry | Simpang Renggam,Johor | Supt Salehin Soleiman |
| GOF 6th Battalion | Light infantry | Bakri,Muar, Johor | Supt Shoaimi Ismail |
| GOF 7th Battalion | Light infantry | Bukit Galing,Kuantan, Pahang | Supt Shaharuddin Abdul Talib |
| GOF 8th Battalion | Light infantry | Pengkalan Chepa,Kelantan | Supt Rasdi Ariffin |
| GOF 9th Battalion | Light infantry | Kubang Badak,Kuala Terengganu,Terengganu | Supt Mannadzar Nasib |
| GOF 10th Battalion | Light infantry | Sibu, Sarawak | Supt Yusuf Baki Khan |
| GOF 11th Battalion | Light infantry | Bukit Kawa,Kuching, Sarawak | Supt Ku Majidin Che Jusoh |
| GOF 12th Battalion | Light infantry | Miri, Sarawak | P/Supt Mazlan Mohamed |
| GOF 14th Battalion | Light infantry | Tawau, Sabah | Supt Anselius Marcus |
| GOF 15th Battalion | Light infantry | Sandakan, Sabah | Supt Ijid Landu a/k Binju |
| GOF 16th Battalion | Light infantry | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Kinarut,Papar) | |
| GOF 17th Battalion | Light infantry | Lahad Datu, Sabah | Supt Victor Cardona |
| GOF 18th Battalion (Senoi Praaq) | Special reconnaissance | Pengkalan Hulu, Perak | Supt Raja Hafiz Bin Raja Razak |
| GOF 19th Battalion | Area security forVIP | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | ACP Rajab Ahad Ismail |
| GOF 20th Battalion | ESSZONE security | Beluran, Sabah | Vacant |
| GOF 21st Battalion | Light infantry | Keningau, Sabah | P/Supt Hairulnizam Rashid |
| GOF 22nd Battalion | Light infantry | Kunak, Sabah | |
| GOF 23rd Battalion | Light infantry | Sri Aman, Sarawak |
The GOF armoured squadrons were officially established on 28 July 1971 under the nameSkuadron Perisai PPH. These units were created to provide a range of critical support roles, including armoured combat assistance, armoured escort duties, reconnaissance missions, and general security tasks.[12]
Today, the GOF armoured squadrons operate light armoured vehicles such as theV-150 Commando and theSankey AT-105. To further modernise the fleet, the Royal Malaysia Police has placed orders for theIAG Guardian, a newer generation of armoured vehicle, which is expected to be delivered beginning in 2025.[13]
Currently, GOF maintains seven armoured squadrons strategically stationed across Malaysia.[12]
| Squadrons | Garrison | Commanding Officer |
|---|---|---|
| GOF 1st Armoured Squadron | Kulim, Kedah | |
| GOF 3rd Armoured Squadron | Ulu Kinta, Perak | |
| GOF 5th Armoured Squadron | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | |
| GOF 7th Armoured Squadron | Bakri, Muar, Johor | |
| GOF 9th Armoured Squadron | Kuantan, Pahang | |
| GOF 11th Armoured Squadron | Kuching, Sarawak | |
| GOF 15th Armoured Squadron | Lahad Datu, Sabah |
Historically, the GOF armoured squadrons have utilised a range of armoured vehicles, including theFerret scout car, theShorland armoured car, and theV-100 Commando.[12]
TheSenoi Praaq is a distinguished paramilitary unit within the RMP’s GOF, originally established in 1956 during the Malayan Emergency by the British colonial administration. Initially designated as theSAS Auxiliary Forces, the unit was composed exclusively ofOrang Asli personnel—indigenous peoples ofPeninsular Malaysia. Despite its formal title, the unit quickly became better known by itsSemai name,Senoi Praaq, meaning "War People".[7]
Attached as a squadron to theMalayan Scouts, the forerunners of today's22 Special Air Service (22 SAS), the Senoi Praaq functioned primarily as aspecial forcestracker unit, playing a critical role in jungle warfare. Their deep knowledge of the terrain and exceptional tracking skills made them invaluable in the fight against communist insurgents.[7]
After the Malayan Emergency ended in 1960, the unit was transferred to theDepartment of Orang Asli Development. In 1968, it was formally incorporated into the Royal Malaysia Police under the Police Field Force. During the 2000s, a second battalion was created, expanding the Senoi Praaq’s strength to two battalions within the GOF.[7]
While the unit is no longer classified as a special forces formation, the Senoi Praaq continue to serve as aspecial reconnaissance paramilitary force, retaining their reputation for jungle tracking and close-quarters combat skills. They remain easily recognisable by their distinctivemaroon berets and redhackles, symbols inherited from their early days under the Malayan Scouts.[7]
TheTiger Platoon is aspecial operations-capablepolice tactical unit under the command of GOF. There are currently 22 Tiger Platoons stationed across Malaysia, each attached to a GOF battalion.[14]
The unit was originally established on 7 May 1993 under the nameCounter-Urban and Guerrilla Team (CG Team). Its initial mandate focused onanti-piracy andborder security operations, with capabilities resembling those of amarine unit. However, in 1997, following the separation of 69 Commando—which became part of theSpecial Operations Command (Police SOCOM)—the GOF Command recognised the need for a versatile replacement force. As a result, the CG Team was restructured, retrained, and redesignated as the Tiger Platoon.[14]
The Tiger Platoons were tasked with a broader range of responsibilities, includingspecial operations, covert and overt missions, andsearch and rescue (SAR). Their role is to support GOF brigades in operations requiring specialised tactical skills. In Sabah and Sarawak, where the PGK headquarters is geographically distant, the Tiger Platoons serve as the primary special operations forces for the region.[15]
Initially, there were only five platoons, one assigned to each GOF brigade. However, beginning in 2019, the command directive expanded this structure, assigning one Tiger Platoon to each GOF battalion. This expansion brought the total number of platoons to 22, significantly enhancing the GOF’s operational flexibility across the country.[16]
The first Training Centre was based atSik,Kedah in 1949. Successful candidates trained there were sent on to the Police Field Force. Another School for the Police Field Force was opened inSungai Buloh,Selangor with the aim of conducting basic training and refresher courses. In 1953, one new training centre was established in Dusun Tua,Hulu Langat, Selangor renamed the Jungle Squad Training Centre (Malay:Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Polis Hutan; SLPPH). In year 1964, the SLPPH was transferred to Kroh, Perak following the closure of the first two centres. The training centre itself was transferred again to Kentonmen, Ulu Kinta, Perak. In 1997, the training centre is renamed to Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Gerakan Am, SLPGA (English:General Operations Forces Training School) in line with the change of name of the Police Field Force to current Pasukan Gerakan Am (English:General Operations Force). On 22 September 2006, the training centre once again change its name to Pusat Latihan PGA (PLPGA) (English:GOF Training Centre).
It is a must for GOF police officers to enter the GOF Basic Course (Malay:Kursus Asas PGA). The course last for 14 weeks and they together with Senoi Praaq trainees need to attend Public Order Reserve Unit (PORU) (Malay:Latihan Polis Anti Rusuhan) before they can graduate.
The modules of the GOF Basic Course are:
To enter the eliteSenoi Praaq Battalions, Malaysian aboriginal needs to enterOrang Asli Constable Basic Course (Malay:Kursus Asas Konstabel Orang Asli) which last for six months.[17] This course is a collaborations between the RMP andDepartment of Orang Asli Development.
Royal Malaysian Police wishes to add another GOF Battalion based in Kunak, Sabah to provide security to ESSZONE and will be known as 21st Battalion.[8] With this addition, the Sabah Brigade will be split into two different brigades which is Northern Sabah Brigade and Eastern Sabah Brigade.[18]
| Rank/No. | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC 11483 | Mohd Taib | 1948-08-15 | Killed in action (KIA) during an ambush in Pahang |
| Insp I/530 | Kartar Singh | 1949-07-12 | KIA in a firefight with the communists on duty nearRawang |
| Sgt | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| PC | (unnamed) | ||
| ASP (C) | D. Hope | 1949-12-12 | At theJelebu Police Station inNegeri Sembilan, Police Sergeant Jock Lovie joined a convoy of three unarmoured police trucks, each carrying members of a jungle platoon. The unit included E/Sgt D.J. Aylott, ASP (C) D. Hope, and 14 Malay policemen. Jock took his place in the front seat of the second truck as the convoy departed mid-morning, heading towardSeremban. As they travelled along a winding mountain road that cut across the north–south range, the second truck experienced minor engine trouble and was overtaken by the third vehicle. By the time all three trucks neared the top of the hill—where steep 10-foot banks flanked both sides of the road—disaster struck. Suddenly, a fierce ambush erupted. A heavy barrage of gunfire poured down from the heights, striking the exposed vehicles and causing devastating casualties among the policemen. Sergeant Lovie immediately leapt from his truck and returned fire toward the communist gunmen entrenched in the ambush position. Amid the chaos, a stray bullet struck his carbine, shearing off the foresight. Despite this, he continued to engage the enemy. During the exchange, he was wounded in the hand, rendering his carbine unusable. Resorting to a grenade, he lobbed it toward the attackers, but it struck the bank and rolled back toward him. As he moved up the slope to press the fight, he was hit by five bullets, seriously wounding him and halting his advance. With the communist forces in control of the ambush site, the shooting eventually ceased. The attackers began dragging the dead and wounded onto the trucks and setting them ablaze. Lying injured and hidden, Jock overheard the gunmen calling out, trying to locate any remaining survivors. Despite his wounds, he evaded capture by constantly changing position in a desperate game of hide and seek. After about an hour, he encountered another European sergeant and a Malay policeman—unbeknownst to them, the only other survivors of the ambush. The three opted to remain hidden, prepared to fight if cornered. Fortunately, the attackers withdrew after completing their grim assault. As twilight approached, the survivors cautiously made their way back to the road, where they encountered army and police personnel responding to the massacre. The three men were swiftly evacuated and taken to a hospital in Seremban. |
| E/Sgt | D.J. Aylott | ||
| PC 6402 | Othman Bin Ahmad | ||
| PC 10841 | Amin Bin Mohd Noor | ||
| PC 11219 | Hassan Bin Mahmud | ||
| PC 11223 | Awang Bin Muda | ||
| PC 10170 | Abd Rashid Bin Jaafar | ||
| PC 3808 | Hussein Bin Kasman | ||
| PC 9298 | Ismail Bin Ibrahim | ||
| TPC 2077 | Baharudin Bin Keling | ||
| TPC 12964 | Abdullah Bin Yahya | ||
| TPC 12565 | Abd Rahman Bin Kelom Mohd Jibin | ||
| TPC 12246 | Zainal Abidin Bin Haji Ibrahim | ||
| TPC 12530 | Idris Bin Kassim | ||
| TPC 2413 | Mion Bin Nasir | ||
| Sgt 1541 | Abu Bakar Bin Ali | 1950-01-06 | KIA during a firefight with communist gunmen in jungles surroundingBatu Gajah, Perak |
| E/Sgt | F.R Young | 1950-01-22 | KIA in an ambush by Communist gunmen atSeberang Prai,Penang |
| PC 12085 | Hanasi Bin Ahmad | ||
| PC 1917 | Othman Bin Haji Omar | ||
| PC 192 | Abd Rahman Bin Wahab | ||
| PC 12051 | Mohd Sohar Bin Abdul Ghani | ||
| PC 12894 | Johari Bin Mohd | ||
| PC 2345 | Mohd Shariff Bin Suleiman | ||
| EPC 1626 | Abdul Hamid Bin Nair | ||
| SC 1638 | Yeoh Chew Bhik | ||
| ASP | V.H Franks | 1952-03-11 | KIA in a gunfight in jungle of Kulim, Kedah |
| PC 16772 | Karim Bin Tahir | ||
| PC 18692 | Hassan Basari Bin Endut | ||
| PC 12259 | Jamaluddin Bin Said | 1964-02-21 | KIA in an ambush by Indonesian guerillas at observation post atBau, Kuching, Sarawak, during theIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation. |
| PC 28240 | Abd Majid Bin Rahim | ||
| PC 1479 | Abdullah Bin Muhammad | 1968-06-17 | KIA in an ambush during an operation in Bukit Berapit,Perak, as a result of theIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation. |
| PC 1509 | Loh Ah Chu | ||
| PC 8365 | Jalil Bin Bachik | ||
| PC 11401 | Ismail Bin Mat Sidi | ||
| PC 14892 | Nizan Bin Mohd Adam | ||
| PC 19839 | Abdul Gahani Bin Mohd | ||
| PC 20239 | Abdul Hamid Bin Bakar | ||
| PC 23086 | Chan Eng Teck | ||
| PC 24008 | Mustapha Bin Hussein | ||
| PC 24827 | Mohamad Bin Othman | ||
| PC 25200 | Hashim Bin Ismail | ||
| PC 25700 | Abdullah Bin Ismail | ||
| PC 30449 | Ang Lock Say | ||
| PC 30758 | Mohd Salleh Bin Abidin | ||
| PC 30833 | Ismail Bin Amir | ||
| PC 40281 | Abdul Ghani Bin Daud | ||
| PC 29987 | Abu Bakar Bin Ngah Wahab | 1968-08-16 | KIA during Operation near Sountern Thailand |
| PC 46737 | Abd Jabar bin Othman | 1970-02-10 | KIA in an ambush during Operation Sawadee Salam at Malaysia-Thai border |
| PC 16874 | Bujang @ Malik Bin Sintal | 1971-05-26 | KIA during Operation Paradom inSibu, Sarawak |
| PC 50053 | Faridon Bin Abdul Ghani | 1971-07-19 | KIA during OperationSelamat Sawadi Salam in Thailand |
| PC 51183 | Rani Bin Harun | 1971-08-08 | KIA in an ambush during Operation Ngayau at Sarawak |
| PC 29964 | Jurit bin Kida | 1971-09-08 | |
| PC 52333 | Razali Bin Puteh | 1971-11-07 | |
| PC 49986 | Raut bin Ismail | 1972-07-10 | KIA in Operation Ukur atMalaysia–Thailand border |
| PC 51458 | Yahya bin Hassan | 1973-02-08 | KIA in Operation Amok in Sawah Raja, Negeri Sembilan |
| PC 51437 | Roslan Bin Yahaya | 1973-02-20 | |
| PC 5397 | Mohd Yusoff Bin Jamlus | 1973-05-14 | Drowned during Operation Ngayau at Sarawak |
| PC 49769 | Nordin Bin Salleh | ||
| PC 49833 | Abdul Halim Bin Abdul Wahab | ||
| Sgt 26081 | Lee Han Cheong | 1973-07-26 | KIA during Operation Nuasa inSungai Siput, Perak |
| ASP G/4741 | Mohd Johny Bin Mustapha | 1975-04-06 | Both policemen were KIA in an ambush by PARAKU, the paramilitary wing of theNorth Kalimantan Communist Party, near a black pepper plantation along the Setabau River inSibu, Sarawak. PC 1642 Nuing Saling was posthumously awarded theGrand Knight of Valour in recognition of his extraordinary courage. |
| PC 1642 | Nuing s/o SalingSP | ||
| PC 41042 | Suparman Bin Nasron | 1975-06-18 | All of them were KIA during a communist ambush in Operation Ukur, which took place in Sadau, Thailand. A platoon from the Jungle Squad of the Police Field Force, together with their Thaicounterpart, was escorting a topography team from theNational Mapping Agency tasked with surveying the Malaysia–Thailand border. The ambush resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals—eight personnel from the Jungle Squad, three from the National Mapping Agency, and four from theRoyal Thai Police.[19] |
| PC 46768 | Mohd. Nor Bin Tumin | ||
| PC 46787 | Maduain Bin Abdul Wahab | ||
| PC 46794 | Alizar Bin Sarunan | ||
| PC 49316 | Saian Salimin | ||
| PC 49386 | Maan Bin Ahmad Siraj | ||
| PC 53415 | Abu Nordin Bin Ibrahim | ||
| PC 55688 | Mohd. Zahid Jumangat | ||
| ASP | Zamri Bin Ishak | 1975-08-03 | ASP Zamri Ishak head a team to track the communist guerrilla in Ops Bamboo on 3 August 1975. In the battle, Zamri was critically wounded when the booby trap exploded and struck the side of his foot. Further back-up squad giving aid him, however he died on the way to hospital several hours later. |
| Insp I/5084 | Mohd Yusof Bin Talib | 1975-08-14 | KIA in an ambush during Operation Sawadee |
| PC 55826 | Mohd Yassin bin Salleh | ||
| PC 46955 | Mohd Yusof Bin Abd Rahman | 1975-09-03 | Killed during morning physical training (PT) when subversive elements throws two grenades inside Police Field Force Central Brigade Camp in Kuala Lumpur. The grenades killed two Jungle Squad policemen and injured another 48. |
| PC 49614 | Abd Hamid Bin Mohamad | ||
| Cpl 31507 | Ridzewan Bin Shaadan | 1976-06-03 | KIA in an ambush in Bukit Keramat Pulai while taking their training. |
| TPC 63897 | Yusoff Bin Ismail | ||
| TPC 63899 | Zainal Bin Pandak Ahmad | ||
| TPC 64010 | Jaafar Bin Hj. Mansor | ||
| PC 59511 | Mohd Noor Bin Hashim | 1978-01-05 | Killed in food store located in Sungai Ruan, Pahang by Communist Terrorist. |
| PC 64580 | Sharmuganithan | ||
| Insp I/6702 | Mohamed Rashid Bin Amran | 1978-06-17 | KIA in a Communist operation at Kroh, Ulu Perak. |
| Cpl 14711 | Zakaria Bin Buntal | ||
| PC 46866 | Mohd Noor Bin Yassin | ||
| PC 52925 | Husrin Bin Abu Shah | ||
| PC 57343 | Yusof Bin Ahmad | ||
| PC 59367 | Ahmad Bin Yassin | 1979-09-16 | KIA during Operation Ulu Rening in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor |
| PC 72218 | Arzimi bin Maarof | 1980-08-31 | KIA during Operation Ukur at Malaysia–Thailand border |
| Insp I/8042 | Azmi Bin Hamzah | 1985-11-09 | KIA duringMemali Incident in Kedah |
| Cpl 62076 | Bah Dawel s/t Pitang | 1989-11-09 | Killed in the helicopter crash when the Royal Malaysian Air Force Sikorsky S61 Nuri was shot down by enemy fire at Gunung Gerah near the Perak–Kelantan state border resulted killing the officers and six RMAF crews. Few day later, all bodies were found byHANDAU commando forces during the CSAR operations. It is the worse in terms of Malaysian police casualties in a single crash incident to date, matched only by the deaths of fifteen officers. |
| Cpl 62456 | Alang Itam | ||
| PC 62393 | Angah s/t Alek | ||
| PC 62435 | Ejah s/t Long | ||
| PC 62444 | Pandak s/t Alang | ||
| PC 62587 | Hassan s/t Itam | ||
| PC 68853 | Che Hasnor Bin Uval | ||
| PC 68970 | Hashim Bin Itam | ||
| PC 71834 | Pandak Hashim Bin Uda | ||
| PC 109830 | Armada Chos | ||
| PC 112548 | Hamad s/o Sodan | ||
| PC 114771 | Alang Sabasah s/o Pab Belkoi | ||
| PC 114850 | Arus s/t Awang | ||
| PC 114956 | Shamsuddin Bin Sharin | ||
| PC 114957 | Sarudin Bin Mat | ||
| L/Cpl 68858 | Hasir s/o Sari | 2008-12-05 | Collapsed shortly and died after he fell unconscious from the chair during rest in the control post at 18th Battalions, Pengkalan Hulu, Perak. |
| L/Cpl 68938 | Ngah Nordin Bin Abu | 2009-05-06 | L/Cpl 68938 was found lying in a pool of blood by a colleague at approximately 11:30 a.m. at a Malaysia–Thailand border control post on Kwan Chu Hill. He was a member of the 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq) based in Bidor, Perak, and had just reported for duty the day before the incident. At the time of his death, he was alone at the post. His body was sent to Tuanku Fauziah Hospital for an autopsy, and pending the results, the case is currently classified as a sudden death. AnM16 rifle was found beside his body, but it remains unclear whether the fatal shot came from that weapon. |
| PC 161529 | Mohd. Faizal Bin Ahmad | 2009-07-11 | Died at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital after two days received treatment. PC 161529 which suspect dengue collapsed shortly during a D-class driving course at Police Training Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 9 July. |
| Sgt 72472 | Mohd Hashamdi Bin Abdullah | 2010-09-27 | Killed in the traffic accident during a return trip to 15th Battalion Headquarters in Karamunting City. |
| L/Cpl 135379 | Sylvester Assin | ||
| L/Cpl 137381 | Agustine Lee | ||
| L/Cpl 148923 | Mohd Sapieh Bin Jalhani | ||
| Sgt 124082 | Abd Aziz Bin Sarikon | 2013-03-02 | KIA by Sulu militants during theLahad Datu invasion in Kampung Simunul, Semporna on 2 March 2013. Four officers (an officer from Special Branch Bukit Aman along with three Sabah police) were fatally shot. |
| L/Cpl 160475 | Mohd Azrul Bin Tukiran | ||
| Cpl | Baharudin A/L RamliPGB | 2020-12-24 | Corporal Baharudin A/L Ramli of the 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq) was KIA during a reconnaissance mission nearPadang Besar, Perlis, close to the Malaysia–Thailand border, on 24 November 2020. His teammate, Corporal Norihan A/L Tari, also from the 3rd Battalion, was injured in a shootout with a group of smugglers. For their bravery, Corporal Norihan was awarded theStar of the Commander of Valour in July 2023, while Corporal Baharudin received the same honour posthumously on 25 November of that year. |
On 3 June 1976, a group of 35 Police Field Force recruits was ambushed by communist insurgents at Keramat Pulai Hill in Perak, during the final phase of their Basic Jungle Squad Training. The ambush occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. during a training exercise. Corporal 31507 Ridzuan, who served as the platoon leader anddrill instructor, was fatally shot in the eye. Three trainees—TPC 63897 Zainal, TPC 63899 Yusof, and TPC 64010 Md. Saad—were also killed about 15 metres from the communist-controlled position.[20][21]
Despite the surprise attack, TPC 60899 Mohamad Salim and several of his fellow recruits returned fire, mounting a strong resistance. Their courage forced the insurgents to retreat, allowing the trainees to overrun and capture the enemy stronghold, which had been disguised to resemble a house. For their exceptional bravery in the face of live combat, TPC Mohamad Salim and TPC Mohammad Noh Hashim were each awarded theStar of the Commander of Valour the following year.[21][20]
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The firearms used by GOF during the year 1948 - 1980s.
The firearms used by GOF during the year 1980 - presents.
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| Beretta M92F | Remington M870 | HK MP5A2 | Colt M16A1 | HK G3/SG-1 | FN MAG | HK 69 |
| Browning HP Mk.III | Remington M1100 | HK MP5A3 | Colt M16A2 | HK 11 LMG | M79 Grenade Launcher | |
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