“I never thought about being acknowledged, let alone getting such an award as most of my work was highly classified. “The award is not only a recognition for me, but for all the men in F-Team,” said the 88-year-old in an interview yesterday. SAC Leong, who served in the Royal Malaysia Police for more than 30 years, said he set up the F-Team in 1971 and retired in 1984. SAC Leong said the team started with 13 personnel and had no more than 50 operatives. SAC Leong, who retired as Bukit Aman Special Branch deputy director, said the F-Team was active from 1971 to 1995.

Source: The Star September 27, 2017 21:56 UTC