By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
Police officers Pritam Singh Grewal and Ching Chee Ming played significant roles in the struggle, especially during the Malayan Emergency. Thier stories are captured in a short documentary, Remembering our fathers and their love for the country, released by The Star as Malaysia celebrates the 67th year of Merdeka or independence.
Chief Sub-Inspector Pritam first served in Ipoh and then in Sitiawan form 1946 to 1967. He was awarded the AMN medal by Malaysia’s first Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King in 1957.
Here are some video grabs from the documentary.
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