General Operations Force

General Operations Force
Pasukan Gerakan Am
Active	1 August 1948 (1948-08-01)
Country	British Malaya (1948–1957) Malaya (1948—1963) Malaysia (1963–present)
Branch	Royal Malaysia Police
Type	Paramilitary, Light infantry, Light armoured
Role	Domestic counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, multi-security service, VIPs close protection, border patrol, and law enforcement
Size	5 brigades Light infantry (22 battalions) Armoured squadrons (seven squadrons) Special operations-capable platoons (22 platoons)
Part of	Internal Security and Public Order Department
Headquarters	Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur
Nickname(s)	GOF, PGA, Polis Hutan (Jungle Squad lit. Jungle Police)
Motto(s)	"Cekal, Berani, Setia" ("Gallant, Brave, Loyal")
Colour of Beret	Dark blue - Standard light infantry   Maroon - Senoi Praaq (Both of GOF berets with    yellow liner at beret insignia)
Anniversaries	March 25 (Police Day) August 31 (Independence Day)
Engagements	Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation (1963–1966) Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–1989) 13 May Incident Timor-Leste crisis (2006) United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor Cross border attacks in Sabah (1962–present) Operation Daulat (2013)

The General Operations Force (Malay: Pasukan Gerakan Am; PGA, Jawi: ڤاسوكن ڬرقن عام‎) serves as the light infantry arm of the Royal Malaysia Police. It was originally established in 1948 during the Malayan Emergency by the British colonial administration. At that time, the police force was mobilised for a paramilitary role, primarily tasked with countering the Communist insurgency in Malaya's jungles.

In 1953, the unit was renamed the Police Field Force (Malay: Pasukan Medan Polis; PMP). Before that, it was widely known as the Jungle Squad (Malay: Pasukan Polis Hutan; PPH), a name reflecting its primary role in jungle warfare.

History

The Police Jungle Squad officers during a jungle patrol.

Origin: Malay States Guides

The origins of the General Operations Force (GOF) trace back to the Malay States Guides (Malay: Pasukan Pengawal Negeri-negeri Melayu Bersekutu), a paramilitary regiment established in 1826. Initially comprising 900 personnel, the unit was commanded by R. S. F. Walker. The Malay States Guides participated in World War I, fighting alongside the Field Force Aden against Ottoman forces in South Arabia (modern-day Saudi Arabia) for five years. The regiment was disbanded in 1919 due to economic reasons.

The GOF's evolution during the Malayan Emergency

During the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960), the British Military Administration mobilised police General Duties units to support military operations against the communist insurgency. On 1 August 1948, the Jungle Squad was established for this purpose. Originally named the Flying Squad, it was later renamed to reflect its primary role in jungle warfare.

In 1951, the Jungle Squad was restructured into the Jungle Company, and by 1953, it evolved into the Police Field Force (Pasukan Polis Hutan, PPH). Commanded by the Police Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya—and later under the Inspector-General of Police following the formation of Malaysia—the Police Field Force was deployed alongside British forces to track and eliminate communist insurgents in the dense jungles of Malaya. Platoons typically consisted of 15 personnel, led by ranks ranging from Lance Corporal to Inspector. During the Emergency, the Police Field Force suffered over 1,000 casualties.

GOF’s role in the Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation

The Police Field Force played a key role in the Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation (1963–1966). During this period, they detained numerous Indonesian irregular forces attempting clandestine operations on Malaysian soil. The events of the 13 May 1969 racial riots further highlighted the need for a highly mobile, independent unit capable of handling both internal security and public order.

The Police Field Force during the second communist insurgency

GOF officers worn their old Jungle Squad era uniform with Sterling L2A3 (Mk.4) submachine gun during 50th Merdeka Day Parade.

Malaysia faced a second wave of communist insurgency beginning in 1968. By then, all branches of the Malaysian security forces, including the Police Field Force, were well-trained in jungle warfare. At its peak, the Police Field Force operated 21 battalions. Following the disarmament of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) on 2 December 1989, the number of battalions was reduced to 17 by 1 September 1994.

The transformation into the General Operations Force

With the end of the communist threat, the unit’s role was significantly expanded to include border and maritime security, anti-piracy patrols, counter-terrorism, public order duties, search and rescue (SAR), and operations against organised crime. On 20 October 1997, the Police Field Force was officially renamed the General Operations Force (GOF). Two days later, on 22 October 1997, the GOF underwent a structural reorganisation.

As part of this restructuring, the elite Senoi Praaq—a special forces unit composed of indigenous Orang Asli—was absorbed into the GOF as one of its battalions. The broader reorganisation of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) culminated in a formal submission of RMP pennants to the King of Malaysia on 11 November 1997.

In June 2004, the GOF 19th Battalion, based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, was designated for VIP security duties.

In 2008, the GOF 20th Battalion was formed to provide airport security at KLIA and was later renamed the GOF KLIA Special Battalion.

GOF expansion after Operation Daulat

Following the 2013 Lahad Datu incursion—an event widely referred to as Operation Daulat—the General Operations Force (GOF) played a crucial role in countering the armed intrusion by militants from the southern Philippines. The incident highlighted the need for stronger security measures in East Malaysia, particularly in Sabah. In response, the Malaysian government approved an expansion of the GOF’s capabilities, focusing on bolstering its presence and readiness in the region.

In February 2014, then-Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the formation of a new GOF brigade dedicated to safeguarding the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE). This development led to the re-establishment of the GOF 20th Battalion, tasked with overseeing operations in the strategically sensitive region.

By May 2025, the GOF had further strengthened its operational capacity with the official formation of one additional armoured squadron—the 15th Armoured Squadron—and three new light infantry battalions: the GOF 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Battalions.

Roles

The General Operations Force (GOF) are deployed, equipped, and trained for specific roles both during peacetime and in times of emergency. These roles include neutralising armed criminals, conducting border patrols, counter-terrorism operations, anti-piracy efforts, and maritime security. The GOF also assists with general policing duties, including public security, close-quarters combat in urban environments, and anti-smuggling patrols.

During conflicts or emergencies, GOF brigades are primarily tasked with counter-terrorism and anti-guerrilla warfare operations. Each brigade is trained, equipped, and organised for paramilitary roles, including deployment in major urban centres when necessary.

Personnel are recruited from standard police training centres and inducted into GOF training centres, where they undergo specialised instruction in anti-guerrilla warfare and military tactics before graduating into operational GOF battalions. In high-risk border areas, GOF units are assigned to conduct security sweeps and defensive operations. The GOF is also deployed during riots and civil disturbances when required.

Structure

2025 organisational structure for the Royal Malaysia Police's General Operations Force

The current organisational structure of the Royal Malaysia Police’s General Operations Force (GOF) consists of five light infantry brigades, twenty-two light infantry battalions, seven light armoured squadrons, and twenty-two special operations-capable platoons. All these units operate under the GOF Headquarters, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Internal Security and Public Order Department of the Royal Malaysia Police, based in Bukit Aman.

Functioning as the light infantry arm of the police, the GOF is organised in a structure similar to that of a conventional army unit, following the common Commonwealth military format.

Men from the indigenous tribes of Sabah and Sarawak were recruited by the Malaysian government as Border Scouts under the command of Richard Noone and other officers from the Senoi Praaq.

Before the GOF’s restructuring in 1997, several specialised units were attached to the then-Police Field Force, previously known as the Jungle Squad.

• Jungle Squad 69 (Malay: Pasukan Polis Hutan 69) (Commando unit)
• Senoi Praaq Force (Tracker/Reconnaissance unit)
• Border Scouts (Malay: Pasukan Pengakap Sempadan) (Border security for Sabah and Sarawak)
• Unit Kawalan Kawasan (UKK) (Area Control Unit)
• Unit Pencegah Penyeludupan (UPP) (Anti-Smuggling Unit)

Following the 1997 reorganisation, Jungle Squad 69 was removed from the GOF command and reassigned under a new police special operations command. The Senoi Praaq Force was integrated into the GOF and redesignated as the 3rd Battalion. Meanwhile, the Border Scouts and UKK were disbanded, with their personnel absorbed into regular GOF battalions and the general police force. The UPP was restructured into a federal agency composed of personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, and the Immigration Department of Malaysia. In 2015, the unit was officially renamed the Border Security Agency, or Agensi Keselamatan Sempadan.

GOF brigades

The General Operations Force (GOF) currently maintains five brigades distributed across both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Each brigade is led by an officer holding the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) or higher, reflecting the strategic importance of their commands. The five GOF brigades are:

1. GOF Northern Brigade; based in Ulu Kinta, Perak - led by SAC Shahrum Hashim
2. GOF Central Brigade; based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur - lead by SAC Hakemal Hawari of VAT 69 Commando
3. GOF Southeast Brigade; based in Kuantan, Pahang - led by SAC Dato Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Rahman
4. GOF Sarawak Brigade; based in Kuching, Sarawak - led by SAC Dr Ghazali Che Awang
5. GOF Sabah Brigade; based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - led by SAC Dato' Rani Alias of VAT 69 Commando

The number of GOF battalions assigned to each brigade varies according to the security needs and geographic demands of their respective regions. This flexible deployment ensures that GOF resources are effectively distributed to address regional challenges across Malaysia.

GOF battalions

GOF comprises 22 battalions stationed across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Each battalion is commanded by a senior officer holding the rank of Superintendent.

A typical GOF battalion is structured with three light infantry companies, one mortar platoon, and one special operations-capable unit. This configuration enables the GOF to maintain flexibility in both conventional and specialised tactical operations.

Previously, a battalion, officially designated the KLIA/LCCT Special Battalion, was responsible for security operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). However, this unit was dissolved around 2014, with its duties subsequently assumed by specialised units from the Immigration Department of Malaysia and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

List of GOF Battalions and theirs Headquarters (update in 2024 & 2025)

Battalion	Speciality	Garrison	Commanding Officer (CO)
GOF 1st Battalion	Light infantry	Ulu Kinta, Ipoh, Perak	Supt Dr Bahrain Mat
GOF 2nd Battalion	Light infantry	Kulim, Kedah	Supt Ismail Sidek
GOF 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq)	Special reconnaissance	Bidor, Perak	Supt Azhar Hashim
GOF 4th Battalion	Light infantry	Semenyih, Hulu Langat, Selangor	Supt Jafri Muhamad
GOF 5th Battalion	Light infantry	Simpang Renggam, Johor	Supt Salehin Soleiman
GOF 6th Battalion	Light infantry	Bakri, Muar, Johor	Supt Shoaimi Ismail
GOF 7th Battalion	Light infantry	Bukit Galing, Kuantan, Pahang	Supt Shaharuddin Abdul Talib
GOF 8th Battalion	Light infantry	Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan	Supt Rasdi Ariffin
GOF 9th Battalion	Light infantry	Kubang Badak, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu	Supt Mannadzar Nasib
GOF 10th Battalion	Light infantry	Sibu, Sarawak	Supt Yusuf Baki Khan
GOF 11th Battalion	Light infantry	Bukit Kawa, Kuching, Sarawak	Supt Ku Majidin Che Jusoh
GOF 12th Battalion	Light infantry	Miri, Sarawak	P/Supt Mazlan Mohamed
GOF 14th Battalion	Light infantry	Tawau, Sabah	Supt Anselius Marcus
GOF 15th Battalion	Light infantry	Sandakan, Sabah	Supt Ijid Landu a/k Binju
GOF 16th Battalion	Light infantry	Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Kinarut, Papar)
GOF 17th Battalion	Light infantry	Lahad Datu, Sabah	Supt Victor Cardona
GOF 18th Battalion (Senoi Praaq)	Special reconnaissance	Pengkalan Hulu, Perak	Supt Raja Hafiz Bin Raja Razak
GOF 19th Battalion	Area security for VIP	Cheras, Kuala Lumpur	ACP Rajab Ahad Ismail
GOF 20th Battalion	ESSZONE security	Beluran, Sabah	Vacant
GOF 21st Battalion	Light infantry	Keningau, Sabah	P/Supt Hairulnizam Rashid
GOF 22nd Battalion	Light infantry	Kunak, Sabah
GOF 23rd Battalion	Light infantry	Sri Aman, Sarawak

GOF armoured squadrons

The GOF armoured squadrons were officially established on 28 July 1971 under the name Skuadron Perisai PPH. These units were created to provide a range of critical support roles, including armoured combat assistance, armoured escort duties, reconnaissance missions, and general security tasks.

Today, the GOF armoured squadrons operate light armoured vehicles such as the V-150 Commando and the Sankey AT-105. To further modernise the fleet, the Royal Malaysia Police has placed orders for the IAG Guardian, a newer generation of armoured vehicle, which is expected to be delivered beginning in 2025.

Currently, GOF maintains seven armoured squadrons strategically stationed across Malaysia.

List of GOF armoured squadrons

Squadrons	Garrison	Commanding Officer
GOF 1st Armoured Squadron	Kulim, Kedah
GOF 3rd Armoured Squadron	Ulu Kinta, Perak
GOF 5th Armoured Squadron	Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
GOF 7th Armoured Squadron	Bakri, Muar, Johor
GOF 9th Armoured Squadron	Kuantan, Pahang
GOF 11th Armoured Squadron	Kuching, Sarawak
GOF 15th Armoured Squadron	Lahad Datu, Sabah

Historically, the GOF armoured squadrons have utilised a range of armoured vehicles, including the Ferret scout car, the Shorland armoured car, and the V-100 Commando.

Senoi Praaq

Main article: Senoi Praaq

Members of the Senoi Praaq in 1956.

The Senoi Praaq is a distinguished paramilitary unit within the RMP’s GOF, originally established in 1956 during the Malayan Emergency by the British colonial administration. Initially designated as the SAS Auxiliary Forces, the unit was composed exclusively of Orang Asli personnel—indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia. Despite its formal title, the unit quickly became better known by its Semai name, Senoi Praaq, meaning "War People".

Attached as a squadron to the Malayan Scouts, the forerunners of today's 22 Special Air Service (22 SAS), the Senoi Praaq functioned primarily as a special forces tracker unit, playing a critical role in jungle warfare. Their deep knowledge of the terrain and exceptional tracking skills made them invaluable in the fight against communist insurgents.

After the Malayan Emergency ended in 1960, the unit was transferred to the Department of Orang Asli Development. In 1968, it was formally incorporated into the Royal Malaysia Police under the Police Field Force. During the 2000s, a second battalion was created, expanding the Senoi Praaq’s strength to two battalions within the GOF.

While the unit is no longer classified as a special forces formation, the Senoi Praaq continue to serve as a special reconnaissance paramilitary force, retaining their reputation for jungle tracking and close-quarters combat skills. They remain easily recognisable by their distinctive maroon berets and red hackles, symbols inherited from their early days under the Malayan Scouts.

Tiger Platoons

Officers of Tiger Platoon in parade.

The Tiger Platoon is a special operations-capable police tactical unit under the command of GOF. There are currently 22 Tiger Platoons stationed across Malaysia, each attached to a GOF battalion.

The unit was originally established on 7 May 1993 under the name Counter-Urban and Guerrilla Team (CG Team). Its initial mandate focused on anti-piracy and border security operations, with capabilities resembling those of a marine unit. However, in 1997, following the separation of 69 Commando—which became part of the Special Operations Command (Police SOCOM)—the GOF Command recognised the need for a versatile replacement force. As a result, the CG Team was restructured, retrained, and redesignated as the Tiger Platoon.

The Tiger Platoons were tasked with a broader range of responsibilities, including special operations, covert and overt missions, and search and rescue (SAR). Their role is to support GOF brigades in operations requiring specialised tactical skills. In Sabah and Sarawak, where the PGK headquarters is geographically distant, the Tiger Platoons serve as the primary special operations forces for the region.

Initially, there were only five platoons, one assigned to each GOF brigade. However, beginning in 2019, the command directive expanded this structure, assigning one Tiger Platoon to each GOF battalion. This expansion brought the total number of platoons to 22, significantly enhancing the GOF’s operational flexibility across the country.

Training

The first Training Centre was based at Sik, Kedah in 1949. Successful candidates trained there were sent on to the Police Field Force. Another School for the Police Field Force was opened in Sungai Buloh, Selangor with the aim of conducting basic training and refresher courses. In 1953, one new training centre was established in Dusun Tua, Hulu Langat, Selangor renamed the Jungle Squad Training Centre (Malay: Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Polis Hutan; SLPPH). In year 1964, the SLPPH was transferred to Kroh, Perak following the closure of the first two centres. The training centre itself was transferred again to Kentonmen, Ulu Kinta, Perak. In 1997, the training centre is renamed to Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Gerakan Am, SLPGA (English: General Operations Forces Training School) in line with the change of name of the Police Field Force to current Pasukan Gerakan Am (English: General Operations Force). On 22 September 2006, the training centre once again change its name to Pusat Latihan PGA (PLPGA) (English: GOF Training Centre).

It is a must for GOF police officers to enter the GOF Basic Course (Malay: Kursus Asas PGA). The course last for 14 weeks and they together with Senoi Praaq trainees need to attend Public Order Reserve Unit (PORU) (Malay: Latihan Polis Anti Rusuhan) before they can graduate.

The modules of the GOF Basic Course are:

• Physical Training
• Weapon Training
• Field Skills Module
• Combat Skills Module
• Operation Techniques Module
• Intelligence Module
• Counter-insurgency Module
• Conventional Warfare Module
• Public Order Module
• Public Policy Module

To enter the elite Senoi Praaq Battalions, Malaysian aboriginal needs to enter Orang Asli Constable Basic Course (Malay: Kursus Asas Konstabel Orang Asli) which last for six months. This course is a collaborations between the RMP and Department of Orang Asli Development.

Future plans

Royal Malaysian Police wishes to add another GOF Battalion based in Kunak, Sabah to provide security to ESSZONE and will be known as 21st Battalion. With this addition, the Sabah Brigade will be split into two different brigades which is Northern Sabah Brigade and Eastern Sabah Brigade.

Killed in the line of duty

Main article: List of Malaysian police officers killed in the line of duty

Rank/No.	Name	Date	Notes
PC 11483	Mohd Taib	1948-08-15	Killed in action (KIA) during an ambush in Pahang
Insp I/530	Kartar Singh	1949-07-12	KIA in a firefight with the communists on duty near Rawang
Sgt	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
PC	(unnamed)
ASP (C)	D. Hope	1949-12-12	At the Jelebu Police Station in Negeri Sembilan, Police Sergeant Jock Lovie joined a convoy of three unarmoured police trucks, each carrying members of a jungle platoon. The unit included E/Sgt D.J. Aylott, ASP (C) D. Hope, and 14 Malay policemen. Jock took his place in the front seat of the second truck as the convoy departed mid-morning, heading toward Seremban. As they travelled along a winding mountain road that cut across the north–south range, the second truck experienced minor engine trouble and was overtaken by the third vehicle. By the time all three trucks neared the top of the hill—where steep 10-foot banks flanked both sides of the road—disaster struck. Suddenly, a fierce ambush erupted. A heavy barrage of gunfire poured down from the heights, striking the exposed vehicles and causing devastating casualties among the policemen. Sergeant Lovie immediately leapt from his truck and returned fire toward the communist gunmen entrenched in the ambush position. Amid the chaos, a stray bullet struck his carbine, shearing off the foresight. Despite this, he continued to engage the enemy. During the exchange, he was wounded in the hand, rendering his carbine unusable. Resorting to a grenade, he lobbed it toward the attackers, but it struck the bank and rolled back toward him. As he moved up the slope to press the fight, he was hit by five bullets, seriously wounding him and halting his advance. With the communist forces in control of the ambush site, the shooting eventually ceased. The attackers began dragging the dead and wounded onto the trucks and setting them ablaze. Lying injured and hidden, Jock overheard the gunmen calling out, trying to locate any remaining survivors. Despite his wounds, he evaded capture by constantly changing position in a desperate game of hide and seek. After about an hour, he encountered another European sergeant and a Malay policeman—unbeknownst to them, the only other survivors of the ambush. The three opted to remain hidden, prepared to fight if cornered. Fortunately, the attackers withdrew after completing their grim assault. As twilight approached, the survivors cautiously made their way back to the road, where they encountered army and police personnel responding to the massacre. The three men were swiftly evacuated and taken to a hospital in Seremban.
E/Sgt	D.J. Aylott
PC 6402	Othman Bin Ahmad
PC 10841	Amin Bin Mohd Noor
PC 11219	Hassan Bin Mahmud
PC 11223	Awang Bin Muda
PC 10170	Abd Rashid Bin Jaafar
PC 3808	Hussein Bin Kasman
PC 9298	Ismail Bin Ibrahim
TPC 2077	Baharudin Bin Keling
TPC 12964	Abdullah Bin Yahya
TPC 12565	Abd Rahman Bin Kelom Mohd Jibin
TPC 12246	Zainal Abidin Bin Haji Ibrahim
TPC 12530	Idris Bin Kassim
TPC 2413	Mion Bin Nasir
Sgt 1541	Abu Bakar Bin Ali	1950-01-06	KIA during a firefight with communist gunmen in jungles surrounding Batu Gajah, Perak
E/Sgt	F.R Young	1950-01-22	KIA in an ambush by Communist gunmen at Seberang Prai, Penang
PC 12085	Hanasi Bin Ahmad
PC 1917	Othman Bin Haji Omar
PC 192	Abd Rahman Bin Wahab
PC 12051	Mohd Sohar Bin Abdul Ghani
PC 12894	Johari Bin Mohd
PC 2345	Mohd Shariff Bin Suleiman
EPC 1626	Abdul Hamid Bin Nair
SC 1638	Yeoh Chew Bhik
ASP	V.H Franks	1952-03-11	KIA in a gunfight in jungle of Kulim, Kedah
PC 16772	Karim Bin Tahir
PC 18692	Hassan Basari Bin Endut
PC 12259	Jamaluddin Bin Said	1964-02-21	KIA in an ambush by Indonesian guerillas at observation post at Bau, Kuching, Sarawak, during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
PC 28240	Abd Majid Bin Rahim
PC 1479	Abdullah Bin Muhammad	1968-06-17	KIA in an ambush during an operation in Bukit Berapit, Perak, as a result of the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
PC 1509	Loh Ah Chu
PC 8365	Jalil Bin Bachik
PC 11401	Ismail Bin Mat Sidi
PC 14892	Nizan Bin Mohd Adam
PC 19839	Abdul Gahani Bin Mohd
PC 20239	Abdul Hamid Bin Bakar
PC 23086	Chan Eng Teck
PC 24008	Mustapha Bin Hussein
PC 24827	Mohamad Bin Othman
PC 25200	Hashim Bin Ismail
PC 25700	Abdullah Bin Ismail
PC 30449	Ang Lock Say
PC 30758	Mohd Salleh Bin Abidin
PC 30833	Ismail Bin Amir
PC 40281	Abdul Ghani Bin Daud
PC 29987	Abu Bakar Bin Ngah Wahab	1968-08-16	KIA during Operation near Sountern Thailand
PC 46737	Abd Jabar bin Othman	1970-02-10	KIA in an ambush during Operation Sawadee Salam at Malaysia-Thai border
PC 16874	Bujang @ Malik Bin Sintal	1971-05-26	KIA during Operation Paradom in Sibu, Sarawak
PC 50053	Faridon Bin Abdul Ghani	1971-07-19	KIA during Operation Selamat Sawadi Salam in Thailand
PC 51183	Rani Bin Harun	1971-08-08	KIA in an ambush during Operation Ngayau at Sarawak
PC 29964	Jurit bin Kida	1971-09-08
PC 52333	Razali Bin Puteh	1971-11-07
PC 49986	Raut bin Ismail	1972-07-10	KIA in Operation Ukur at Malaysia–Thailand border
PC 51458	Yahya bin Hassan	1973-02-08	KIA in Operation Amok in Sawah Raja, Negeri Sembilan
PC 51437	Roslan Bin Yahaya	1973-02-20
PC 5397	Mohd Yusoff Bin Jamlus	1973-05-14	Drowned during Operation Ngayau at Sarawak
PC 49769	Nordin Bin Salleh
PC 49833	Abdul Halim Bin Abdul Wahab
Sgt 26081	Lee Han Cheong	1973-07-26	KIA during Operation Nuasa in Sungai Siput, Perak
ASP G/4741	Mohd Johny Bin Mustapha	1975-04-06	Both policemen were KIA in an ambush by PARAKU, the paramilitary wing of the North Kalimantan Communist Party, near a black pepper plantation along the Setabau River in Sibu, Sarawak. PC 1642 Nuing Saling was posthumously awarded the Grand Knight of Valour in recognition of his extraordinary courage.
PC 1642	Nuing s/o Saling SP
PC 41042	Suparman Bin Nasron	1975-06-18	All of them were KIA during a communist ambush in Operation Ukur, which took place in Sadau, Thailand. A platoon from the Jungle Squad of the Police Field Force, together with their Thai counterpart, was escorting a topography team from the National Mapping Agency tasked with surveying the Malaysia–Thailand border. The ambush resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals—eight personnel from the Jungle Squad, three from the National Mapping Agency, and four from the Royal Thai Police.
PC 46768	Mohd. Nor Bin Tumin
PC 46787	Maduain Bin Abdul Wahab
PC 46794	Alizar Bin Sarunan
PC 49316	Saian Salimin
PC 49386	Maan Bin Ahmad Siraj
PC 53415	Abu Nordin Bin Ibrahim
PC 55688	Mohd. Zahid Jumangat
ASP	Zamri Bin Ishak	1975-08-03	ASP Zamri Ishak head a team to track the communist guerrilla in Ops Bamboo on 3 August 1975. In the battle, Zamri was critically wounded when the booby trap exploded and struck the side of his foot. Further back-up squad giving aid him, however he died on the way to hospital several hours later.
Insp I/5084	Mohd Yusof Bin Talib	1975-08-14	KIA in an ambush during Operation Sawadee
PC 55826	Mohd Yassin bin Salleh
PC 46955	Mohd Yusof Bin Abd Rahman	1975-09-03	Killed during morning physical training (PT) when subversive elements throws two grenades inside Police Field Force Central Brigade Camp in Kuala Lumpur. The grenades killed two Jungle Squad policemen and injured another 48.
PC 49614	Abd Hamid Bin Mohamad
Cpl 31507	Ridzewan Bin Shaadan	1976-06-03	KIA in an ambush in Bukit Keramat Pulai while taking their training.
TPC 63897	Yusoff Bin Ismail
TPC 63899	Zainal Bin Pandak Ahmad
TPC 64010	Jaafar Bin Hj. Mansor
PC 59511	Mohd Noor Bin Hashim	1978-01-05	Killed in food store located in Sungai Ruan, Pahang by Communist Terrorist.
PC 64580	Sharmuganithan
Insp I/6702	Mohamed Rashid Bin Amran	1978-06-17	KIA in a Communist operation at Kroh, Ulu Perak.
Cpl 14711	Zakaria Bin Buntal
PC 46866	Mohd Noor Bin Yassin
PC 52925	Husrin Bin Abu Shah
PC 57343	Yusof Bin Ahmad
PC 59367	Ahmad Bin Yassin	1979-09-16	KIA during Operation Ulu Rening in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor
PC 72218	Arzimi bin Maarof	1980-08-31	KIA during Operation Ukur at Malaysia–Thailand border
Insp I/8042	Azmi Bin Hamzah	1985-11-09	KIA during Memali Incident in Kedah
Cpl 62076	Bah Dawel s/t Pitang	1989-11-09	Killed in the helicopter crash when the Royal Malaysian Air Force Sikorsky S61 Nuri was shot down by enemy fire at Gunung Gerah near the Perak–Kelantan state border resulted killing the officers and six RMAF crews. Few day later, all bodies were found by HANDAU commando forces during the CSAR operations. It is the worse in terms of Malaysian police casualties in a single crash incident to date, matched only by the deaths of fifteen officers.
Cpl 62456	Alang Itam
PC 62393	Angah s/t Alek
PC 62435	Ejah s/t Long
PC 62444	Pandak s/t Alang
PC 62587	Hassan s/t Itam
PC 68853	Che Hasnor Bin Uval
PC 68970	Hashim Bin Itam
PC 71834	Pandak Hashim Bin Uda
PC 109830	Armada Chos
PC 112548	Hamad s/o Sodan
PC 114771	Alang Sabasah s/o Pab Belkoi
PC 114850	Arus s/t Awang
PC 114956	Shamsuddin Bin Sharin
PC 114957	Sarudin Bin Mat
L/Cpl 68858	Hasir s/o Sari	2008-12-05	Collapsed shortly and died after he fell unconscious from the chair during rest in the control post at 18th Battalions, Pengkalan Hulu, Perak.
L/Cpl 68938	Ngah Nordin Bin Abu	2009-05-06	L/Cpl 68938 was found lying in a pool of blood by a colleague at approximately 11:30 a.m. at a Malaysia–Thailand border control post on Kwan Chu Hill. He was a member of the 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq) based in Bidor, Perak, and had just reported for duty the day before the incident. At the time of his death, he was alone at the post. His body was sent to Tuanku Fauziah Hospital for an autopsy, and pending the results, the case is currently classified as a sudden death. An M16 rifle was found beside his body, but it remains unclear whether the fatal shot came from that weapon.
PC 161529	Mohd. Faizal Bin Ahmad	2009-07-11	Died at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital after two days received treatment. PC 161529 which suspect dengue collapsed shortly during a D-class driving course at Police Training Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 9 July.
Sgt 72472	Mohd Hashamdi Bin Abdullah	2010-09-27	Killed in the traffic accident during a return trip to 15th Battalion Headquarters in Karamunting City.
L/Cpl 135379	Sylvester Assin
L/Cpl 137381	Agustine Lee
L/Cpl 148923	Mohd Sapieh Bin Jalhani
Sgt 124082	Abd Aziz Bin Sarikon	2013-03-02	KIA by Sulu militants during the Lahad Datu invasion in Kampung Simunul, Semporna on 2 March 2013. Four officers (an officer from Special Branch Bukit Aman along with three Sabah police) were fatally shot.
L/Cpl 160475	Mohd Azrul Bin Tukiran
Cpl	Baharudin A/L Ramli PGB	2020-12-24	Corporal Baharudin A/L Ramli of the 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq) was KIA during a reconnaissance mission near Padang Besar, Perlis, close to the Malaysia–Thailand border, on 24 November 2020. His teammate, Corporal Norihan A/L Tari, also from the 3rd Battalion, was injured in a shootout with a group of smugglers. For their bravery, Corporal Norihan was awarded the Star of the Commander of Valour in July 2023, while Corporal Baharudin received the same honour posthumously on 25 November of that year.

Keramat Pulai incidents

On 3 June 1976, a group of 35 Police Field Force recruits was ambushed by communist insurgents at Keramat Pulai Hill in Perak, during the final phase of their Basic Jungle Squad Training. The ambush occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. during a training exercise. Corporal 31507 Ridzuan, who served as the platoon leader and drill instructor, was fatally shot in the eye. Three trainees—TPC 63897 Zainal, TPC 63899 Yusof, and TPC 64010 Md. Saad—were also killed about 15 metres from the communist-controlled position.

Despite the surprise attack, TPC 60899 Mohamad Salim and several of his fellow recruits returned fire, mounting a strong resistance. Their courage forced the insurgents to retreat, allowing the trainees to overrun and capture the enemy stronghold, which had been disguised to resemble a house. For their exceptional bravery in the face of live combat, TPC Mohamad Salim and TPC Mohammad Noh Hashim were each awarded the Star of the Commander of Valour the following year.

Two communist guerillas after captured by Jungle Squad officers from their communist camp in the jungle.

Operations

• 1948–1960 – During the Malayan Emergency, the Police Field Force were involved in security and offensive operations against communist insurgents.
• 1963–1966 – The service together with military forces to fight against the Indonesian soldiers during the Confrontation.
• 1968–1989 – The Police Field Force deployed to track down the Communist Terrorists before the Malayan Communist Party accepted unconditional surrender in 1989.
• 1969 – The Police Field Force involved in security roles during the 13 May 1969 riots in Kuala Lumpur.
• 2001 – The GOF assisted the Pasukan Gerakan Khas (PGK) special forces in tracking down Mat Komando, a former army special forces member who became the leader of the criminal group Gang 13. He was eventually killed in a shootout at a hut in Kampung Hujung Keton, Pendang, Kedah.
• 2007 – The Royal Malaysia Police deployed a force of 136 men from the GOF Sarawak Brigade to Timor Leste. The force joined the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste, employed in the peace-keeping role.
• 2013 – Involved in 2013 Lahad Datu standoff. Deployed alongside Pasukan Gerakan Khas, 21st Special Service Group, 10th Parachute Brigade, Naval Special Forces, RMAF Special Forces and Marine Assault Team.
• 2019 – 3rd and 18th Battalions (Senoi Praaq) involved in joint operations with Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia in Pahang and Perak.
• 2020–2022 – The GOF was deployed across Malaysia during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period to support COVID-19 enforcement efforts, working alongside the armed forces and other government agencies.

In popular culture

Books, televisions and movie.

• 1981: "Bukit Kepong" is a patriotic film about Bukit Kepong attack in February 1950.
• 1987: "Awang Spanar" is a comedy action film about two young man with a policewomen solve kidnapping case and a scene GOF troops raid safehouse kidnapping.
• 1991: "Jaket Biru" is an action film about undercover police officers. In one scene, GOF officers join the protagonist in raiding a criminal hideout.
• 1999–2021: "Gerak Khas" is an action TV series produced by Yusof Haslam, focusing on a fictional Special Actions Unit squad as they solve various criminal cases. Several episodes from the 2000, 2001, and 2004 seasons feature the GOF in operations against pirates and militants.
• 2008–2010: "Akademi Polis" is a TV series aired on TV9 that follows the lives of drill instructors, their families, and recruits during police basic training at Pulapol. Several episodes feature the GOF conducting jungle training for the recruits.
• 2013: "Titisan Darah Pahlawan" is a 30-episode historical drama produced by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). The series highlights the stories of Grand Knight of Valour and Star of the Commander of Valour recipients who fought during the communist insurgency in Malaysia.
• 2023: "Kalis Peluru" is a 13-episode action police TV series produced by RTM. The series focuses on the lives of police officers and their families serving in the GOF.
• 2010: "Lembing & Layang" is a mini series biopic about early squadron of Orang Asli later called Senoi Praaq.
• 2002–present: "999" is an ongoing Malaysian TV documentary series aired on TV3, focusing on the operations of first responder units in Malaysia, including the GOF.
• 2024: "Takluk: Lahad Datu" is a police war action film directed by Zulkarnain Azhar. It is based on the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff and focuses on the role of 69 Commando, with the GOF also portrayed as part of the conflict in the film.

Weaponry

The firearms used by GOF during the year 1948 - 1980s.

Firearms Data
Pistols/Revolvers	Shotguns	Submachineguns	Rifles	Machineguns	Grenades	Mortars
Browning HP	Winchester M1897	Sten Mk.II	Heckler & Koch HK33	Bren LMG	Mills bomb	British 2-inch mortar
Colt M1911A1	Browning Auto-5	Sten Mk.V	Lee–Enfield Rifle No. 4 Mk.I			ML 3-inch Mortar
Webley Revolver	Stevens single shotgun	Sterling L2A3	Lee–Enfield Rifle No. 4 Mk.II
S&W M&P			Lee–Enfield Rifle No. 4 Mk.III
			Lee–Enfield No.5 Mk.I
			FN FAL L1A1 SLR
			M1 carbine
			M1A1 Carbine
			M2 Carbine

The firearms used by GOF during the year 1980 - presents.

Firearms Data
Pistols/Revolvers	Shotguns	Submachineguns	Assault Rifles	Sniper Rifles	Machineguns	Grenades
Beretta M92F	Remington M870	HK MP5A2	Colt M16A1	HK G3/SG-1	FN MAG	HK 69
Browning HP Mk.III	Remington M1100	HK MP5A3	Colt M16A2		HK 11 LMG	M79 Grenade Launcher
Glock 19			Colt M4			M203
HK P9S						M67 grenade
S&W .38 2-inch Rev.						High Explosive Grenade
S&W .38 3-inch Rev.						Tear Gas Grenade
S&W .38 4-inch Rev.
SIG Sauer P226
SIG Sauer P228
Steyr M-9
Vektor SP1
Walther P99
Yavuz 16 Compact

See also

• Directorate of National Coordination (Laos)
• Republic of Vietnam National Police Field Force