Star of the Commander of Valour
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{{Infobox military award
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|type=Order of Honour
|eligibility= Members of the armed forces or law enforcement
|awarded_for= Extraordinary valour and courage in the face of the enemy.{{cite web |title=Darjah Kebesaran Angkatan Tentera |url=https://army.mod.gov.my/index.php/ms/about-us/profile/darjah-kebesaran |website=Official Portal: Malaysian Army |publisher=Malaysian Army |access-date=21 April 2021 |language=ms}}
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|post-nominals=P.G.B. or PGB
|established=29 July 1960
|firstawarded=31 August 1958
|lastawarded=2023
|total_awarded=98
|total_awarded_posthumously=17
|total_recipients=115
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|higher=Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia{{cite web|title=PANDUAN PENCALONAN DKBPP 2018|url=http://www.istiadat.gov.my/v8/borang_skp2018/PANDUAN%20PENCALONAN%20DKBPP%202018.pdf|publisher=Bahagian Istiadat & Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa|accessdate=2018-09-05}} {{in lang|ms}}
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|lower=Federation Gallantry Star
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|caption2=Ribbon of the PGB
|ribbon=Diagonal stripes of white, blue, yellow and red.
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The Star of the Commander of Valour ({{langx|ms|Panglima Gagah Berani}}) is a medal awarded by the Malaysian government. The award was established on 29 July 1960, and it was formally gazetted by an act of parliament on 11 August 1960. It is Malaysia's second highest gallantry award, coming in second only to the Grand Knight of Valour ({{Langx|ms|Darjah Kebesaran Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa}}).
Only members of the military (i.e. all services under the Malaysian Armed Forces) and members of law enforcement forces (e.g. Royal Malaysia Police and Malaysia Coast Guard) are eligible for the award. It can be bestowed posthumously.{{Cite web|title=Darjah Kebesaran|url=http://army.mod.gov.my/index.php/ms/about-us/profile/darjah-kebesaran|access-date=2021-09-12|website=army.mod.gov.my}}
When compared to British Armed Forces military awards, this award is equivalent to the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
Act 616
Living recipients receive a monthly allowance of RM300, according to Akta 616-Akta Panglima Gagah Berani (Elaun Kenangan) 2001. Posthumous recipients' next of kin receive RM 15,000 in compensation. This award may be given to the same person more than once.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2006|title=Akta 616 Akta Panglima Gagah Berani|url=http://www.agc.gov.my/agcportal/index.php?r=portal2/lom2&id=1790|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Official Portal Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia|language=ms}}
The allowance may be revoked if any of the following conditions are met:
- The recipient passed away.
- The recipient is guilty of federal offences.
- The award was revoked in accordance with Section VIII of the Panglima Gagah Berani Statute.
Appearance
The medal is made of pure silver and is shaped like a five-pointed star. On the star, two Kris lie beneath the Malaysian royal crown. A ribbon with 45° stripes slanting right holds the star. Stripes come in red, white, blue, and yellow.{{Cite book|title=Berita Tentera Darat Malaysia|work=Magazine|publisher=Malaysian Army Command|year=2014|edition=200|location=Kuala Lumpur|pages=15|language=ms|chapter=Wira-wira Perkasa TD}}
List of recipients
{{main cat|Recipients of the Star of the Commander of Valour}}
As of the year 2023, 115 people have been awarded the Star of the Commander of Valour.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=19 October 2019|title=Senarai Penerima Kurniaan Panglima Gagah Berani|url=https://www.data.gov.my/data/en_US/dataset/senarai-penerima-kurniaan-panglima-gagah-berani-tahun-1958-hingga-2017/resource/e58c44c3-5925-438b-8d8f-ab5d1ae2e653?inner_span=True|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Portal Data Terbuka Malaysia|language=ms}}{{Cite web|last=Toharudin Rasid|date=2013-09-06|title=Episode 031: Anugerah Kepahlawanan Negara|url=http://tohairforce1981.blogspot.com/2013/09/episode-031-anugerah-kepahlawanan-negara.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Putera Lapis Mahang|language=ms}}
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!# !Name !Rank at the time !Year !Unit at that time !Note |
| 1
|{{Interlanguage link|Abdul Rahman Khamis|lt=Abdul Rahman bin Haji Khamis|ms|Abdul Rahman Khamis|WD=}} |Lieutenant |1958 |{{Army|MAS}} |{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Tentera Darat Malaysia - Pengorbanan|url=https://army.mod.gov.my/index.php/ms/about-us/sejarah/pengorbanan|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Official Portal of Malaysian Army|language=ms}} |
| 2
|Chong Yong Chin |Sergeant |1958 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 3
|Hashim bin Jantan |Lance Corporal |1958 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 4
|Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Che Mat |Captain |1958 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 5
|Choo Wah Soon |Lance Corporal |1961 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 6
|Maurice Lam Shye Choon |Captain |1963 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 7
|Neville Herbert Siebel |Lieutenant |1963 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 8
|Lee Ah Pow |Captain |1964 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 9
|Kamaruddin bin Mohd Jamal |2nd Lieutenant |1965 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 10
|{{Interlanguage link|Abdul Kadir Nordin|lt=Abdul Kadir bin Nordin|ms|Abdul Kadir Nordin}} |2nd Lieutenant |1966 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 11
|Ismail bin Ghows |Major |1967 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 12
|Mahmor bin Said |Trooper |1968 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 13
|Baharin bin Abdul Jalil |2nd Lieutenant |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 14
|Dajai anak Anggie |Corporal |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 15
|David Fu Chee Ming |2nd Lieutenant |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 16
|Ismail bin Salleh |Major |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 17
|Lan anak Gima |Ranger |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 18
|Mileng anak Kilong |Sergeant |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 19
|Unggek anak Antin |Ranger |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 20
|Wan Hassan bin Haji Wan Ahmad |2nd Lieutenant |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 21
|Zi bin Yaakub |Private |1971 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 22
|Bajau anak Ladi |Ranger |1972 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 23
|Indang anak Engkas |Sergeant |1972 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 24
|Kassim bin Abdul Kadir |2nd Lieutenant |1972 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 25
|Mering anak Imang |Lance Corporal |1972 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 26
|Osman bin Shariff |Sergeant |1972 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 27
|Jantan bin Nyamat |Sergeant |1973 |{{Army|Malaysia}} |
| 28
|Ahmad bin Adnan |Corporal |1973 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 29
|Nyopis nak Noyeat |Corporal |1973 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 30
|Captain |1973 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 31
|Salehuddin bin Abdul Mutalib |Lieutenant |1973 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 32
|Samaon bin Ahmad |Captain |1973 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 33
|Abdullah bin Dolmat |2nd Lieutenant |1974 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 34
|Md Ali bin Ahmad |Trooper |1974 |{{Army|MAS}} |Malaysian Special Service Regiment |{{Cite web|last=Akmar Hisham Mokhles, Datuk|date=2018-03-18|title=Md. Ali: Komando Termuda Terima Pingat PGB|url=https://www.mynewshub.tv/utama-sensasi/md-ali-komando-termuda-terima-pingat-pgb/|access-date=2021-11-06|website=MYNEWSHUB|language=ms}} |
| 35
|Saafar bin Ibrahim |Corporal |1974 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 36
|Sigai anak Nawan |Trooper |1974 |{{Army|MAS}} |Malaysian Special Service Regiment |{{Cite web|last=Haslina Bujang|date=2017-11-15|title=Jejak Pahlawan Sarawak: Lans Koperal (B) Sigai Anak Endawan @ Nawan|url=https://www.thepatriots.asia/jejak-pahlawan-sarawak-lans-koperal-b-sigai-anak-endawan-nawan/|access-date=2021-11-06|website=The Patriots|language=ms}} |
| 37
|Wilfred Gomez Malong |Inspector |1974 |Border Scouts, Police Field Force |{{Cite web|last=Ritchie|first=James|date=2013-02-08|title=Gomez — a fearless warrior who sacrificed for the nation|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2013/02/08/gomez--a-fearless-warrior-who-sacrificed-for-the-nation|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-13|website=The Star}} |
| 38
|Zaki bin Nordin |Corporal |1974 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 39
|Abdul Jalil bin Makmor |2nd Lieutenant |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 40
|Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Rahman |Captain |1975 |{{Air force|Malaysia}} |10 Squadron RMAF |
| 41
|Ahmad bin Abdul Rashid |Captain |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 42
|Arokiasamy Augustine U. Ubagarasamy |Sergeant |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 43
|Mahamad Basri bin Din |2nd Lieutenant |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 44
|Mat Isa bin Hassan |Ranger |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 45
|Othman bin Ismail |Lance Corporal |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 46
|Shanmuganathan Arampoo |Captain |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} |posthumous |
| 47
|Taib bin Awal |Private |1975 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 48
|Abdul Kadir bin Mat Jana |Sub-Inspector |1976 | |
| 49
|Choo Yeok Boo |Captain |1976 |{{Air force|Malaysia}} |7 Squadron RMAF |posthumous |
| 50
|Gui Poh Choon |Chief Inspector |1976 |Special Investigation Division (D9), Criminal Investigation Department |
| 51
|Basri bin Omar |2nd Lieutenant |1976 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 52
|Deputy Superintendent of Police |1976 |Special Investigation Division (D9), Criminal Investigation Department | |
| 53
|Beliang anak Bali |Lance Corporal |1977 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 54
|Private |1977 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 55
|Jamaludin bin Suriani |Warrant Officer II |1977 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 56
|Mat Zin bin Mat Yassin |Inspector |1977 |posthumous |
| 57
|Mohamad bin Salim |Constable |1977 | |
| 58
|Mohd Noh bin Hashim |Constable |1977 | |
| 59
|Muit bin Ahmad |Sergeant |1977 |{{Army|MAS}} |Malaysian Special Service Group |{{Cite web|last=Zakaria|first=Badrul Kamal|date=2016-12-09|title=Komando Muit risik komunis|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/bhplus-old/2016/12/221845/komando-muit-risik-komunis|access-date=2021-11-06|website=Berita Harian|language=ms}} |
| 60
|Mohamad H. Piah bin Ali |Lieutenant |1978 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 61
|Panirchellvum Velaitham |2nd Lieutenant |1978 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 62
|Salihuddin bin Saisi |Corporal |1978 | |
| 63
|Sergeant |1980 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 64
|Roslan bin A. Rahman |2nd Lieutenant |1980 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 65
|Abdullah bin Babu |Major |1981 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 66
|Gunasegaran Naidu Ratinum |Inspector |1981 |Senoi Praaq, Police Field Force |posthumous |
| 67
|Ismail bin Haji Ahmad |Lance Corporal |1981 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 68
|Long anak Pandak |Corporal |1981 |Senoi Praaq, Police Field Force | |
| 69
|Mohd. Aziz bin Mohd. Yusof |Detective Constable |1981 | |
| 70
|Mohd. Zain bin Mohd. Noh |Sergeant |1981 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 71
|Ahmad Radzi bin Mohd Noor |Sergeant |1982 |{{Army|MAS}} | | |
| 72
|Abdul Kamal bin Salleh |Lance Corporal |1983 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 73
|Superintendent of Police |1983 | |
| 74
|Tachmi bin Ismail |Corporal |1983 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 75
|Micheal Riman anak Bugat |Sergeant |1984 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 76
|Mohd Mashkor bin Muradi |Sergeant |1987 | |
| 77
|Nazaruddin bin Mohd Zain |Sergeant |1987 | |
| 78
|Inspector |1989 | |
| 79
|Inspector |1989 | |
| 80
|Ab Aziz bin Ab Latiff |Major |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 81
|{{Interlanguage link|Khairul Anuar Abd Aziz|lt=Khairul Anuar bin Abd Aziz|ms|Khairul Anuar Abd Aziz|WD=}} |2nd Lieutenant |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} |{{Cite web|last=Marhalim Abas|date=2017-09-21|title=PGB Holder Takes Over As Malbatt 850-5 CO|url=https://www.malaysiandefence.com/pgb-holder-takes-malbatt-850-5-co/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Malaysian Defence|language=en-US}} |
| 82
|Mohd Halim bin Khalid |Captain |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 83
|Mohd Sabri bin Ahmad |Lance Corporal |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 84
|Muhammad Juraimy bin Aripin |2nd Lieutenant |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 85
|Rizal bin Ismail |Lance Corporal |1994 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 86
|Gani anak Binjoi |Sergeant |1995 |{{Army|MAS}} |posthumous |
| 87
|Suhaidi bin Saad |Lieutenant |1995 |{{Army|MAS}} | |
| 88
|Mohamad bin Baharom |Warrant Officer II |1996 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 89
|Mohd. Noor bin Razak |Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police |1996 |Jungle Squad 69, Police Field Force | |
| 90
|Azman bin Muda |Constable |1997 |Pandan Indah Police Cottage | |
| 91
|Mohd. Zahir bin Mamat |Lance Corporal |1997 |Pandan Indah Police Cottage |
| 92
|Ada bin Kulim |Lance Corporal |1998 | |
| 93
|Commander |2000 |{{Navy|Malaysia}} |
| 94
|Mohd Shah bin Ahmad |Detective Sergeant |2001 | |
| 95
|Sagadevan Rajoo |Detective Sergeant |2001 |posthumous |
| 96
|Corporal |2002 |{{Army|MAS}} |
| 97
|Mohd. Fakaruddin bin Zakaria |Constable |2007 |General Duty Branch, Semenyih Police Station |posthumous |
| 98
|Hisham bin Mahmood |Assistant Superintendent of Police |2012 | |
| 99
|Apot anak Saad |Sergeant Major |2013 | |
| 100
|Abd. Aziz bin Sarikon |Sergeant Major |2014 |posthumous |
| 101
|Azman bin Ampong |Corporal |2014 | |
| 102
|Baharin Bin Hamit |Detective Sergeant Major |2014 |posthumous |
| 103
|Ibrahim bin Lebar |Assistant Commissioner of Police |2014 |posthumous |
| 104
|Michael anak Padel |Deputy Superintendent of Police |2014 |posthumous |
| 105
|Mohd Azrul bin Tukiran |Corporal |2014 |posthumous |
| 106
|Mohd Salleh bin Abd Razak |Corporal |2014 | |
| 107
|Mohd Tarmizi bin Hashim |Corporal |2014 | |
| 108
|Sabarudin bin Daud |Sergeant |2014 |posthumous |
| 109
|Salam bin Tugiran |Sergeant (S) |2014 |Transport Branch, Logistics and Technology Department |posthumous |
| 110
|Zulkifli bin Mamat |Assistant Superintendent of Police |2014 |posthumous |
| 111
|Datuk Leong Chee Woh |Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retired) |2017 | |
| 112
|Md Radzi bin Md Isa |Deputy Superintendent of Police (Retired) |2017 | |
| 113
|Baharuddin bin Ramli |Sergeant |2021 |3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq), General Operations Force |
| 114
|Norihan bin Tari |Sergeant |2021 |3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq), General Operations Force |
| 115
|Mohamad Hasnal bin Jamil |Deputy Superintendent of Police |2023 |
Notable recipients
=Baharin Abd Jalil=
Major ({{Abbr|retd|Retired}}) Baharin bin Abd Jalil, (Service number: 410560), was a Platoon Commander in A Company of the 1st Battalion, Malaysian Ranger Regiment (1 RANGER) at the time. He was a Leftenan Muda ('2nd Lieutenant') at the time. In Operation Hentam, he was tasked with conducting blocks in various locations around Kampung Goebilt, Sarawak. Blocks are positions where a unit, the anvil, acts as a stopping force. The pursuing force, the hammer, would fire-fight the enemy into the anvil, where it would be efficiently decimated. In jungle warfare, the "Hammer and Anvil" tactic is widely used.
Two Communist terrorists met the villagers of Kampung Goebilt on 12 March 1971, to obtain food supplies. The villagers obliged by providing them with food, and the members of the 1 RANGER were quickly informed. As a result, one of the food-collecting terrorists was apprehended. Baharin divided his platoon into small groups after gathering more information. He joined forces with Ranger Lan Gima. These two were successful in detecting a group of enemies. The enemy group was estimated to number around ten people. They were successful in making contact with the enemy.
In a fierce moving gunfight, these two formidable characters engaged the enemy. Baharin and Lan Gima killed 13 of the enemy themselves. The King awarded the PGB to 2Lt Baharin bin Abd Jalil for valour in the highest Ranger Corps traditions. He left the military with the rank of Major.
=David Fu Chee Ming=
Captain (retd) {{Interlanguage link|David Fu Chee Ming|ms|David Fu Chee Ming}}, (b. 1945; Service number: 200772), was the Platoon Commander of the 8th Platoon of C Company, 4th Battalion, Malaysian Ranger Regiment at the time. He was tasked with tracking and destroying the enemy in his sector of operation in the Tanah Hitam area of Perak. He was a Leftenan Muda ('2nd Lieutenant') at the time.
On 27 August 1970, his platoon of 24 men came into contact with a group of approximately 70 enemy combatants. The enemy had accidentally entered his sector. Thus began a 7-hour-long heavy and intense battle. The men fought on under his unwavering leadership, killing four of the enemy. There were no casualties on his patrol.
The King awarded him the PGB for his outstanding gallantry and bravery in the finest traditions of the Ranger Corps. He retired as a Captain after a distinguished career.
=Ielias Ibrahim=
Warrant Officer Class 1 (retd) Ielias bin Ibrahim is the only PGB recipient from the Malaysian Army's reserve unit, the Territorial Army Regiment. Ielias retired as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Reserve Officer Training Unit at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
=Ismail Salleh=
Colonel (retd) {{Interlanguage link|Ismail Salleh (army officer)|lt=Ismail Salleh|ms|Ismail Salleh (tentera)}}, (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. He held the rank of Mejar ('Major') at the time. This operation was launched in response to intelligence that a group of enemy infiltrators had infiltrated the area via the Thai-Malaysian border.
Ismail, along with Platoons 8 and 9, entered the area of operation around 3 a.m. on 23 August 1970, with the intention of blocking enemy infiltrators. Platoon 8 made contact with the enemy's forward elements around 4 p.m. on the same day. Four of the enemy were killed in a brief and fierce firefight. As a result, the enemy staged a withdrawal. The enemy launched a counterattack against Platoon 8 after a few minutes. At the same time, Ismail and Platoon 9 were targeted by another enemy group. The Battalion's HQ at Klian Intan Camp requested artillery support. Ismail and his group were able to surround the enemy while waiting for the requested artillery support. In this position, he and his group exchanged fire with the enemy, killing one and wounding several others. As artillery fire rained down on the enemy, he ordered his men to keep firing on the encircled enemies. The enemy was estimated to number around 70 people and to be armed with automatic weapons and high explosives.
The fight lasted seven hours. His Majesty the King bestowed the PGB on Major Ismail bin Salleh for his bravery in the face of the enemy. He left the military with the rank of Colonel.
=Kanang Langkau=
{{Main|Kanang anak Langkau}}
Warrant Officer Class 1 (retd) Temenggung Datuk Kanang anak Langkau, {{Post-nominals|list=SP PGB PGBK PBS}}, (b. 1945; d. 2013; Service number: 901738), of Simanggang, Sarawak, was a Malaysian soldier from the 8th Battalion, Malaysian Ranger Regiment (today known as the 8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment) who was awarded the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa. He is the only person in the Malaysian Armed Forces to have received two of the highest gallantry awards.
On 21 April 1962, he enlisted in the British Army as an Iban Tracker with the Sarawak Rangers. After Malaysia was established, he was absorbed into the Malaysian Rangers. He retired from the military after 21 years of service as a Warrant Officer Class 1.
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. As a result of the encounter, two rangers and five enemies were killed. Enemy equipment was also confiscated. He was awarded the "Pingat Gagah Berani" for his actions.
=Lan Gima=
Ranger Lan anak Gima (Service number: 901111) served in the 1 RANGER. During Operation Hentam on 12 March 1971, he joined 2nd Lieutenant Baharin Abd Jalil on a manhunt mission. These two were able to detect a group of enemies numbering in the tens. They started the firefight and engaged in a fierce moving firefight with the enemy. Baharin and Lan Gima killed 13 enemies between them. The PGB was bestowed by the King on Ranger Lan anak Gima.
= Mohd Ghazali Che Mat =
General (retd) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali bin Haji Che Mat was one of the first four recipients of the award. The four soldiers received the award on Malaysian Independence Day, two years before the award was officially gazetted by the Malaysian government. 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 platoon notices an enemy platoon on top of a hill. Platoon 1 was spotted by the enemy while climbing the hill to set up an ambush and was pinned down by enemy shots from the top of the hill. Mohd Ghazali and one of his platoon members, Private Hassan Selati, decide to do a suicide charge towards the enemy's position after being unable to move for a long time, and they manage to kill two of the enemy. 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. The enemy platoon was later identified as the 37th/39th Liberation Platoon of the 5th Malayan Communist Party Regiment. Mohd Ghazali was appointed as the 8th Chief of the Defence Forces on 1 November 1985.
=Voon Ken Hong=
{{Main|Voon Ken Hong}}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). Voon retired from the service as a Chief Inspector in 1997.
References
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External links
- [http://www.medals.org.uk/malaysia/malaysia011.htm Malaysia: Star of the Commander of Valour]
{{Malaysian honours}}
Category:Military awards and decorations of Malaysia