Malay Regiment

In 1933 an experimental Company of 25 Malay recruits was raised,in 1934 a further 125 Malays were recruited,in 1936 a full battalion was raised and given the name 'Malay Regt.' A second battalion was raised in 1941 and both Battalions fought in the Japanese invasion and were disbanded after the Japanese victory. In 1947 the 1st.& 2nd. Battalions were reformed and,to cope with Emergency tasks,a third Battalion was raised in 1949. Later,as the Emergency tempo increased a further four battalions were raised
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