An epitaph to Koo Chong Kong

Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others. – Mike Parson, American politician We have heard of Malaya’s best known communist leader ‘Chin Peng’, but not much his long-forgotten comrade Koo Chong Kong. Both were honoured by Great Britain and were among the 40 […]

Police record statements over Chin Peng saga

IPOH: Police yesterday had recorded statements from several individuals to assist in an investigation over their alleged involvements in bringing back the ashes of former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng to Malaysia. They were seen entering the compound of the Ipoh District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 2.50 pm and one of them, only […]

‘No need to fuss over return of Chin Peng’s ashes’

SEOUL: There should not be a fuss over former Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng’s ashes being brought back to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. “Who are we trying to appease by raising this issue? Do you want us to collect his ashes now? This small matter will be exploited […]

Police identify duo involved in bringing back Chin Peng’s ashes

BANGKOK: The police have identified two individuals who were involved in bringing back the ashes of former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng to Malaysia. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said both of them had been called to give their statements to the police. However, he refused to disclose whether the […]