Star of the Commander of Valour

Star of the Commander of Valour
TypeOrder of Honour
Awarded forExtraordinary valour and courage in the face of the enemy.[1]
Presented by Malaysia
EligibilityMembers of the armed forces or law enforcement
Post-nominalsP.G.B. or PGB
RibbonDiagonal stripes of white, blue, yellow and red.
StatusCurrently issued
Established29 July 1960
First awarded31 August 1958
Last awarded2023
Total98
Total awarded posthumously17
Total recipients115
Ribbon of the PGB
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia[2]
Next (lower)Federation Gallantry Star[2]

The Star of the Commander of Valour (Malay: 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 (Malay: 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.[3]

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.[4]

The allowance may be revoked if any of the following conditions are met:

  1. The recipient passed away.
  2. The recipient is guilty of federal offences.
  3. The award was revoked in accordance with Section VIII of the Panglima Gagah Berani Statute.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.[5]

List of recipients

Main category: 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.[6][7]

# Name Rank at the time Year Uniformed services Unit at that time Note
1 Abdul Rahman bin Haji Khamis [ms] Lieutenant 1958  Malaysian Army Malay Regiment [8][5]
2 Chong Yong Chin Sergeant 1958  Malaysian Army Federation Regiment [8][5]
3 Hashim bin Jantan Lance Corporal 1958  Malaysian Army Malay Regiment [8]
4 Mohamed Ghazali bin Haji Che Mat Captain 1958  Malaysian Army Malay Regiment [8][5]
5 Choo Wah Soon Lance Corporal 1961  Malaysian Army Federation Reconnaissance Regiment [8][5]
6 Maurice Lam Shye Choon Captain 1963  Malaysian Army Federation Reconnaissance Regiment [8][5]
7 Neville Herbert Siebel Lieutenant 1963  Malaysian Army Federation Reconnaissance Regiment [8]
8 Lee Ah Pow Captain 1964  Malaysian Army Malaysian Reconnaissance Regiment [8]
9 Kamaruddin bin Mohd Jamal 2nd Lieutenant 1965  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
10 Abdul Kadir bin Nordin [ms] 2nd Lieutenant 1966  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8][5]
11 Ismail bin Ghows Major 1967  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8][5]
12 Mahmor bin Said Trooper 1968  Malaysian Army Malaysian Special Service Unit [8]
13 Baharin bin Abdul Jalil 2nd Lieutenant 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
14 Dajai anak Anggie Corporal 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
15 David Fu Chee Ming 2nd Lieutenant 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
16 Ismail bin Salleh Major 1971  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
17 Lan anak Gima Ranger 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
18 Mileng anak Kilong Sergeant 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
19 Unggek anak Antin Ranger 1971  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
20 Wan Hassan bin Haji Wan Ahmad 2nd Lieutenant 1971  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
21 Zi bin Yaakub Private 1971  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
22 Bajau anak Ladi Ranger 1972  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
23 Indang anak Engkas Sergeant 1972  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
24 Kassim bin Abdul Kadir 2nd Lieutenant 1972  Malaysian Army Intelligence Corps [8][5]
25 Mering anak Imang Lance Corporal 1972  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [9]
26 Osman bin Shariff Sergeant 1972  Malaysian Army Royal Reconnaissance Regiment [8]
27 Jantan bin Nyamat Sergeant 1973  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [5]
28 Ahmad bin Adnan Corporal 1973  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
29 Nyopis nak Noyeat Corporal 1973  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
30 Robert Rizal bin Abdullah Captain 1973  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
31 Salehuddin bin Abdul Mutalib Lieutenant 1973  Malaysian Army Royal Cavalry Corps [8]
32 Samaon bin Ahmad Captain 1973  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8][5]
33 Abdullah bin Dolmat 2nd Lieutenant 1974  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
34 Md Ali bin Ahmad Trooper 1974  Malaysian Army Malaysian Special Service Regiment [8][10]
35 Saafar bin Ibrahim Corporal 1974  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8][5]
36 Sigai anak Nawan Trooper 1974  Malaysian Army Malaysian Special Service Regiment [8][11]
37 Wilfred Gomez Malong Inspector 1974 Royal Malaysia Police Border Scouts, Police Field Force [12]
38 Zaki bin Nordin Corporal 1974  Malaysian Army Malaysian Special Service Regiment [10]
39 Abdul Jalil bin Makmor 2nd Lieutenant 1975  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
40 Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Rahman Captain 1975  Royal Malaysian Air Force 10 Squadron RMAF [13]
41 Ahmad bin Abdul Rashid Captain 1975  Malaysian Army Intelligence Corps [8][5]
42 Arokiasamy Augustine U. Ubagarasamy Sergeant 1975  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment
43 Mahamad Basri bin Din 2nd Lieutenant 1975  Malaysian Army Engineer Regiment
44 Mat Isa bin Hassan Ranger 1975  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment
45 Othman bin Ismail Lance Corporal 1975  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
46 Shanmuganathan Arampoo Captain 1975  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment posthumous
47 Taib bin Awal Private 1975  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
48 Abdul Kadir bin Mat Jana Sub-Inspector 1976 Royal Malaysia Police Police Field Force
49 Choo Yeok Boo Captain 1976  Royal Malaysian Air Force 7 Squadron RMAF posthumous
50 Gui Poh Choon Chief Inspector 1976 Royal Malaysia Police Special Investigation Division (D9), Criminal Investigation Department [14]
51 Basri bin Omar 2nd Lieutenant 1976  Malaysian Army Engineer Regiment [15]
52 Kulasingam Sabaratnam Deputy Superintendent of Police 1976 Royal Malaysia Police Special Investigation Division (D9), Criminal Investigation Department
53 Beliang anak Bali Lance Corporal 1977  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8][5]
54 Ielias bin Ibrahim Private 1977  Malaysian Army Territorial Army Regiment [8]
55 Jamaludin bin Suriani Warrant Officer II 1977  Malaysian Army Intelligence Corps
56 Mat Zin bin Mat Yassin Inspector 1977 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch posthumous
57 Mohamad bin Salim Constable 1977 Royal Malaysia Police Police Field Force
58 Mohd Noh bin Hashim Constable 1977 Royal Malaysia Police Police Field Force
59 Muit bin Ahmad Sergeant 1977  Malaysian Army Malaysian Special Service Group [8][16]
60 Mohamad H. Piah bin Ali Lieutenant 1978  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
61 Panirchellvum Velaitham 2nd Lieutenant 1978  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8]
62 Salihuddin bin Saisi Corporal 1978 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch
63 Kanang anak Langkau Sergeant 1980  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment [8][5]
64 Roslan bin A. Rahman 2nd Lieutenant 1980  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8]
65 Abdullah bin Babu Major 1981  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
66 Gunasegaran Naidu Ratinum Inspector 1981 Royal Malaysia Police Senoi Praaq, Police Field Force posthumous
67 Ismail bin Haji Ahmad Lance Corporal 1981  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
68 Long anak Pandak Corporal 1981 Royal Malaysia Police Senoi Praaq, Police Field Force
69 Mohd. Aziz bin Mohd. Yusof Detective Constable 1981 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch
70 Mohd. Zain bin Mohd. Noh Sergeant 1981  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
71 Ahmad Radzi bin Mohd Noor Sergeant 1982  Malaysian Army
72 Abdul Kamal bin Salleh Lance Corporal 1983  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
73 Desmond Godfrey Lawrence Superintendent of Police 1983 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch
74 Tachmi bin Ismail Corporal 1983  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
75 Micheal Riman anak Bugat Sergeant 1984  Malaysian Army Malaysian Ranger Regiment
76 Mohd Mashkor bin Muradi Sergeant 1987 Royal Malaysia Police Special Actions Unit
77 Nazaruddin bin Mohd Zain Sergeant 1987 Royal Malaysia Police Special Actions Unit
78 Borhan bin Daud Inspector 1989 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch
79 Voon Ken Hong Inspector 1989 Royal Malaysia Police F Team, Special Branch
80 Ab Aziz bin Ab Latiff Major 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
81 Khairul Anuar bin Abd Aziz [ms] 2nd Lieutenant 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [8][17]
82 Mohd Halim bin Khalid Captain 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment [5]
83 Mohd Sabri bin Ahmad Lance Corporal 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
84 Muhammad Juraimy bin Aripin 2nd Lieutenant 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
85 Rizal bin Ismail Lance Corporal 1994  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
86 Gani anak Binjoi Sergeant 1995  Malaysian Army Royal Ranger Regiment posthumous
87 Suhaidi bin Saad Lieutenant 1995  Malaysian Army Royal Malay Regiment
88 Mohamad bin Baharom Warrant Officer II 1996  Malaysian Army Royal Intelligence Corps [18]
89 Mohd. Noor bin Razak Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police 1996 Royal Malaysia Police Jungle Squad 69, Police Field Force
90 Azman bin Muda Constable 1997 Royal Malaysia Police Pandan Indah Police Cottage
91 Mohd. Zahir bin Mamat Lance Corporal 1997 Royal Malaysia Police Pandan Indah Police Cottage
92 Ada bin Kulim Lance Corporal 1998 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
93 Anuar bin Alias Commander 2000  Royal Malaysian Navy Naval Special Force [19]
94 Mohd Shah bin Ahmad Detective Sergeant 2001 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch
95 Sagadevan Rajoo Detective Sergeant 2001 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch posthumous
96 Mathew anak Medan Corporal 2002  Malaysian Army 21st Special Service Group posthumous[20]
97 Mohd. Fakaruddin bin Zakaria Constable 2007 Royal Malaysia Police General Duty Branch, Semenyih Police Station posthumous
98 Hisham bin Mahmood Assistant Superintendent of Police 2012 Royal Malaysia Police Special Actions Unit
99 Apot anak Saad Sergeant Major 2013 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
100 Abd. Aziz bin Sarikon Sergeant Major 2014 Royal Malaysia Police General Operations Force posthumous
101 Azman bin Ampong Corporal 2014 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
102 Baharin Bin Hamit Detective Sergeant Major 2014 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch posthumous
103 Ibrahim bin Lebar Assistant Commissioner of Police 2014 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch posthumous
104 Michael anak Padel Deputy Superintendent of Police 2014 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch posthumous
105 Mohd Azrul bin Tukiran Corporal 2014 Royal Malaysia Police General Operations Force posthumous
106 Mohd Salleh bin Abd Razak Corporal 2014 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
107 Mohd Tarmizi bin Hashim Corporal 2014 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
108 Sabarudin bin Daud Sergeant 2014 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando posthumous
109 Salam bin Tugiran Sergeant (S) 2014 Royal Malaysia Police Transport Branch, Logistics and Technology Department posthumous
110 Zulkifli bin Mamat Assistant Superintendent of Police 2014 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando posthumous
111 Datuk Leong Chee Woh Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retired) 2017 Royal Malaysia Police F Team, Special Branch
112 Md Radzi bin Md Isa Deputy Superintendent of Police (Retired) 2017 Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando
113 Baharuddin bin Ramli Sergeant 2021 Royal Malaysia Police 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq), General Operations Force posthumous[21]
114 Norihan bin Tari Sergeant 2021 Royal Malaysia Police 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq), General Operations Force [21]
115 Mohamad Hasnal bin Jamil Deputy Superintendent of Police 2023 Royal Malaysia Police Special Branch [22]

Notable recipients

Baharin Abd Jalil

Major (retd) 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) David Fu Chee Ming [ms], (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) Ismail Salleh [ms], (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 article: Kanang anak Langkau

Warrant Officer Class 1 (retd) Temenggung Datuk Kanang anak Langkau, 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.[8]

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 article: 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

  1. ^ "Darjah Kebesaran Angkatan Tentera". Official Portal: Malaysian Army (in Malay). Malaysian Army. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "PANDUAN PENCALONAN DKBPP 2018" (PDF). Bahagian Istiadat & Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Retrieved 5 September 2018. (in Malay)
  3. ^ "Darjah Kebesaran". army.mod.gov.my. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Akta 616 Akta Panglima Gagah Berani". Official Portal Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (in Malay). 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Wira-wira Perkasa TD". Berita Tentera Darat Malaysia (in Malay) (200 ed.). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Army Command. 2014. p. 15. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  6. ^ "Senarai Penerima Kurniaan Panglima Gagah Berani". Portal Data Terbuka Malaysia (in Malay). 19 October 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. ^ Toharudin Rasid (6 September 2013). "Episode 031: Anugerah Kepahlawanan Negara". Putera Lapis Mahang (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as "Tentera Darat Malaysia - Pengorbanan". Official Portal of Malaysian Army (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  9. ^ Ritchie, James Alexander (20 April 2019). "A Kayan warrior who killed five CTs". New Sarawak Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  10. ^ a b Akmar Hisham Mokhles, Datuk (18 March 2018). "Md. Ali: Komando Termuda Terima Pingat PGB". MYNEWSHUB (in Malay). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  11. ^ Haslina Bujang (15 November 2017). "Jejak Pahlawan Sarawak: Lans Koperal (B) Sigai Anak Endawan @ Nawan". The Patriots (in Malay). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  12. ^ Ritchie, James (8 February 2013). "Gomez — a fearless warrior who sacrificed for the nation". The Star. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  13. ^ Datuk Akmar Hisham Mokhles (15 February 2018). "Abdul Rahim: Pandu Helikopter Ditembak Musuh". MYNEWSHUB (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  14. ^ Razali, Safeek Affendy (31 March 2018). "D9 unit formed to bring down secret societies". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  15. ^ Datuk Akmar Hisham Mokhles (8 March 2018). "Basri: Pakar Pemusnah Bom, Jerangkap Samar". MYNEWSHUB (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  16. ^ Zakaria, Badrul Kamal (9 December 2016). "Komando Muit risik komunis". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  17. ^ Marhalim Abas (21 September 2017). "PGB Holder Takes Over As Malbatt 850-5 CO". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  18. ^ M.Daim (9 December 2019). "Insiden Guuleed Hotel: Tawar diri sebagai tebusan demi keselamatan tawanan lain". Air Times News Network (in Malay). Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  19. ^ Datuk Akmar Hisham Mokhles (22 February 2018). "Anuar Alias: Hero Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia". MYNEWSHUB (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  20. ^ Watt Zacchaeus (18 October 2018). "Ganti nama sekolah di Kanowit sempena mendiang komando Matthew Medan". Utusan Borneo (in Malay). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  21. ^ a b "Senarai Penerima Panglima Gagah Berani Tahun 2021" (PDF).
  22. ^ "Senarai Penerima Panglima Gagah Berani Tahun 2023" (PDF).