69 KOMANDO

• Main Author: Muhammad Fuad Mat Noor 1964- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: Malay
• Published: Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Muhammad Fuad Mat Noor 2011
• Subjects: Commando troops > History; Commando troops > History > Malaysia; Special forces (Military science) > Malaysia; Malaysia > Armed Forces
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 69 KOMANDO is a special unit belonging to the Royal Malaysia Police with a unique copobity in jungle warfare. To the general public the existence of the unit is shrouded in mystery as the commandos themselves is rarely seen in public. There presence in the thick jungle during the 1970s and 80s during the Second Emergency brought fear to the guerillas in their own backyard, but their contribution towards defeating the Communist insurgency, seem to have been forgotten in the annals of history This book traces the origins of the 69 KOMANDO, their training, weaponry and equipment, plus their unique capabilities in conducting special operations that sets them apart from other units in the police force. Many of the details and photos included in this book have never been published and give the reader a unique perspectives about this secretive unit.