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Honouring the Sacrifices of National Heroes: JPP Programme Unveiled

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The joint programme by the armed forces and the Malayan and Borneo veterans has embarked on a mission to honor the sacrifices of 1,529 members of the national security forces, including police personnel, who lost their lives during the First and Second Emergencies. Despite the lack of complete information, particularly on military personnel, the programme aims to identify and upgrade the graves of these heroes, restoring their dignity and educating the local community about their bravery and sacrifices. The programme, known as JPP, seeks to show appreciation for these national heroes and educate the younger generation about the peace they enjoy today.

Key Takeaways:

  • 1,529 members of the national security forces, including police personnel, were killed during the First and Second Emergencies.
  • The lack of complete information, particularly on military personnel, has made it difficult to trace all the fallen heroes.
  • The JPP programme aims to identify and upgrade the graves of these heroes, including installing new tombstones, stainless steel fences, and signboards.
  • Some graves were found in poor condition, and many villagers were unaware that they were the resting places of national heroes.
  • The programme has so far identified two graves in Terengganu, belonging to Ranger Wan Hassan Idris and Corporal Salleh Embong, both from the Seventh Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (RRD).
  • The duo was killed alongside 13 others in an ambush by terrorists from the North Kalimantan Communist Party (PKKU) on March 26, 1972.
  • PVATM calls on the next of kin of fallen fighters to share any available information with them for follow-up action.

Statistics:

  • 1,529 members of the national security forces were killed during the First and Second Emergencies.
  • 13 members of the Royal Ranger Regiment (RRD) were killed in an ambush on March 26, 1972.
  • 2 graves have been identified in Terengganu, belonging to Ranger Wan Hassan Idris and Corporal Salleh Embong.

Sources:

  • "BERNAMA News Agency, 21 Sep 2025"

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