The difficulties endured by civilians caused them to view the security forces with distrust. The security forces were vindicated when CTs were caught stealing ducks and chickens,” he recalled. Beyond the danger belt, security forces carried out “seek-and-kill” missions against the CTs. In time, the people regained confidence in the security forces. He saw action against the enemy in 12 major operations in the jungle with the Police Field Force, including operations in the Betong salient at the Thai/Malay-sian border.

Source: New Strait Times August 05, 2017 01:41 UTC