A need to serve: Hailing from an area that was a communist hotspot in the 1960s, a young Meor Chek Hussien was well-aware of atrocities committed against villagers, which drove his desire to protect and serve his country. — SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star
BE it battling communist insurgents or hardcore criminals, retired crime buster Datuk Meor Chek Hussien Mahayuddin has taken part in and led a variety of operations throughout his distinguished career.
The former Special Action Unit (or UTK, Unit Tindakan Khas) commander recalls various harrowing operations, including hunting down notorious criminal Bentong Kali, in an exclusive chat with Sunday Star.
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Decorated career
Meor Chek Hussien (right) with then IGP Tan Sri Rahim Noor. — Photos provided
Meor Chek Hussien in training with foreign counterparts.
The senior cop (standing, second from left) on duty with foreign diplomats.
Showing his trust in the skill of UTK sharpshooters, Meor Chek Hussien sits in the line of fire in front of the shooters’ targets during a training run. And yes, he emerged unscathed!
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