{
  "id": 4067743,
  "title": "Jangan lupa peranan bukan Melayu dalam perjuangan kemerdekaan, kata Ayob Khan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jangan-lupa-peranan-bukan-melayu-dalam-perjuangan-kemerdekaan-kata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/29/jangan-lupa-peranan-bukan-melayu-dalam-perjuangan-kemerdekaan-kata-ayob-khan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy Inspector-General Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has emphasized that the roles played by non-Malay communities during the fight for independence should not be forgotten. In particular, he highlighted the importance of Chinese and Indian police officers in combating communist insurgency during the 12-year Malayan Emergency that began in 1948. The country gained independence from Britain in August 1957.\n\nThe former senior police officer spoke to FMT, stating that many Chinese police officers put their lives at risk by infiltrating communist groups to gather intelligence. He urged society to acknowledge and respect the contributions of other ethnic groups, besides Malays, in achieving independence. Khan himself witnessed how individuals from diverse backgrounds could work together to achieve a common goal, having served in various capacities, including as Head of the Counterintelligence Department at Bukit Aman before becoming the Deputy Inspector-General.\n\nHowever, Khan expressed concern over the growing lack of unity among Malaysia's youth, citing how children are increasingly segregated based on different educational streams from kindergarten to university, making it harder for the nation to live together harmoniously. He noted that this trend could lead to further division within society along ethnic lines, warning that if left unchecked, it could cause numerous problems for the country. Nonetheless, Khan, who recently retired after 35 years of service in the police force, affirmed that Malaysia remains generally safe despite its diverse population of multiple ethnicities and religions, with conflicts occurring infrequently. He stressed, though, that safety should not be taken lightly. \"We need to maintain and preserve our independence and security, close the gaps between ethnic groups and religions, and ensure we continue moving forward together.\"",
  "summary": "Bekas timbalan ketua polis negara berkata anggota polis berbangsa Cina memainkan peranan penting dalam membendung ancaman komunis.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jangan lupa peranan bukan Melayu dalam perjuangan kemerdekaan, kata Ayob Khan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jangan-lupa-peranan-bukan-melayu-dalam-perjuangan-kemerdekaan-kata-4071469",
        "published": "2026-08-29T00:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}