The MALAYAN EMERGENCY & BORNEO CONFRONTATION

Created By Bill Ashby Over a month ago

The fight to found Malaysia

Two successful jungle campaigns that were fought by Commonwealth Forces against insurgents, The Malayan Emergency (1948 - 1960) against Chinese Communists and The Borneo Confrontation (1962–1966) against Indonesia’s political and armed opposition to the creation of Malaysia. In 1961 British troops put down a revolt in Brunei and release captured Shell workers. The success of these campaigns laid the path to the founding of Malaysia.

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Mick , Henry • 26 November 2019 09:03

Served on HMS Albion 1964 - 1965, 18 month deployment too and from Singapore to Borneo with troops and helo's etc. Lost a few good guys over the period. The Malaysian Government recognised the service given. Why cant the government that sent us there?

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Ron • 23 November 2019 11:07

In 1961 British troops put down a revolt in Brunei and release captured Shell workers.

It was 1962 not 1961.

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Frank Removed • 29 September 2019 16:11

Is there anyone out there that was in malaya from 1949 to 19252 with the Suffolk regeiment

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Jp • 24 September 2019 13:49

John. 1966 10 Inf Workshop Kuching. Jan 66 until Nov 66 until sail out to Singapore.
Have a number of photo's. Always wondered what became of Pete, had a Douglas Dragon Fly whilst at Bordon.

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Trin • 14 July 2019 22:16

I was in Malaya from 1956-1958 with the Loyal Regiment my name is Alan Trinick and I would like to contact any old comrades

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Lynn Savery • 16 March 2019 17:49

Hi all I was wondering if anyone remembers my farther his name is Geffory Cotter he was in the army in Malaysia i believe he was there in between 1960 to 1964 I can't be really sure on those dates. I am trying to find the Nanny we had and all I know is her name is Kim if you look at my profile...

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John Whitman • 2 December 2018 13:27

Hello,
John Whitman - Malaya 1955-57. There is a photo of him and his comrades in the RGJ photo archives from 1957. I'm here to ask if anyone remembers him? It is his 80th birthday this year on new years eve and we are compiling a 'This is Your LIfe' story book and celebration. It would be lovely...

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Gordy • 10 November 2018 13:53

Originally Posted by Lcpl

Roger collins anyone else in the royal Hampshire regt around that time i would like to hear from you

I was in the Royal Military Police. HQ Seremban. On 1/1/56 until end of June '56 The Coy. was taken off police duties and went on operational work . We were attached to the Royal Hampshire Regt. .and our operations base was just south of KL. , a village named Semenyih. I was on several...

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Rodney Hogan • 22 October 2018 16:21

1960/62 HMS HOUGHTON,CMS 104th.Minesweeping Squadron.Amongst minesweeping jobs we carried out pirate patrols.Two of our squadron were involved in the "Limbang"raid to rescue hostages held by terrorists.I hold the"P.J.M, medal awarded us by the Malaysian Government.And also had some very memorable...

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Irene For Barry Evans • 16 September 2018 03:21

Originally Posted by Quinny

i served with the loyal reg,19571959,ipoh columbo camp i was n.s and and done what was asked of us.tough but well worth it.fond memories.

my husband L/CP Barry Evans was NS with the Loyals in Malaya think at Ipoh at that time

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The MALAYAN EMERGENCY & BORNEO CONFRONTATION

The fight to found Malaysia

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