Remembering the toughest years

Malayan police on patrol against communists during the Emergency. — Photo courtesy of National Archive

IN A poignant reflection of Malaysia’s past as folk usher in the 67th National Day, illustrious veterans from the nation’s security forces share their sacrifices and the camaraderie felt among different races in fighting to restore peace during the country’s toughest years.

Their recollections paint a vivid picture of a time when racial integration was not just a policy but a reality that bonded communities.