tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post3799232383175171557..comments2023-11-03T16:50:50.878+08:00Comments on mind NO EVIL: 9th BATTALION ROYAL MALAY REGIMENTMohd Arshad Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280406045497460630noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-74911882683231781112011-07-08T11:07:48.586+08:002011-07-08T11:07:48.586+08:00Hi sir.
I salute the men of 9th RMR. When I was d...Hi sir.<br /><br />I salute the men of 9th RMR. When I was doing internship, my company was an engineering contractor for troops at Markas Pulau Berhala on deployment fo Ops Pasir. During that time, 9 RMR was deployed and I had good experience in working with them. On an occasion, we were stationed at our site on a hill in the island over night to monitor our system. The next day there were troops running up the hill for PT and i was surprised when a senior NCO introduced his CO to me, among those running with the troops.I had seen several units but the discipline and espirit-de-corp o 9 RMR is really remarkable.simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180008337965921441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-19344008967635845992011-06-04T01:27:39.532+08:002011-06-04T01:27:39.532+08:00Dato',
I reported to 9 RMR as a 18 year old yo...Dato',<br />I reported to 9 RMR as a 18 year old young officer fresh from Officer Cadet School in 1981 in Kepala Batas Kedah. The batalion was involved in operations on the Malaysian Thailand border at that time.<br />After reporting to the Adjutant and interviewed by the batalion 2IC, 2Lt Manap and myself made our way in a convoy to Sintok Tactical HQ where we reported to you Dato'.<br />In the short spell when I was under you command, I found you truly an officer, a gentleman and a charasmatic leader. The men you left behind have only kind words to say about you. All the 800 odd men would tab all the way to Goose Green if you ordered us to (if I may mention about Falkland).<br />I met you again in Mentakab during a boxing match where you drove a few of us from 9 RMR to your home for a great chat. The second time was on Frasers Hill during a sports meet.<br />I will turn 49 this year and thanks to facebook, am in contact my my former soldiers from 9 RMR back in 80s.This time when we chat its about our children and grandchildren. <br />Terima kasih Dato' for sharing with me. <br />As in 9 RMR batalion song."Inilah tekad sumpahan kami, untuk Sembilan Melayu Di Raja, Kami berjuang terus berjuang....."<br />Hidup 9 RMRazmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04698202934100208669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-73047671288549125732011-05-09T15:08:01.976+08:002011-05-09T15:08:01.976+08:00One particular incident that I wish not to remembe...One particular incident that I wish not to remember was when a senior officer who had come from Army HQ, Kuala Lumpur to attend the football tournament had slapped my young officer at the Officers Mess. The reason was that this young officer whom I had appointed to be the Master of Ceremony at the football tournament made a wrong announcement on the arrival of the VIPs. I was told about the incident when I got to the Officers Mess, and I called up the senior officer to meet me for an explanation. He was visibly upset to be called by a subordinate, but I thought I had the right to be told of the incident involving my officer. A minor argument ensued but being a subordinate; I had to control my temper. I think, had he been of my rank or a junior, I would have bashed him and I do not mind being court martial. The reason is simple i.e. he had abused my young officer, and what right has he to lay his hands on a young officer knowing full well that the young officer could not retaliate. Following the incident and my encounter with the senior officer, I knew my career would not be a smooth one. Throughout my service, I had constantly avoided the senior officer. <br /><br /><br />Dear Uncle Arshad,<br /><br />I dare not say if there are such officers such as you nowadays. A man of character and who will defend his subordinates because he is under your command. I hope to see more senior officers like you again in the Military. Not just the army. My salute and hats off to you sir.sirmudashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525892707525636610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-8088639956736333382011-05-09T12:40:47.241+08:002011-05-09T12:40:47.241+08:00Dear Zack,
I salute your late father for his obvi...Dear Zack, <br />I salute your late father for his obvious visions and uncompromising attitude towards his children’s education. Your status now epitomized that and so does you spouse. Of course the influence of former COs of Pak Chad’s calibre certainly had a hand in that evolution too. Al-Fatihah!!!benadamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01821462526885058556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-31057656109670985572011-05-07T17:46:00.361+08:002011-05-07T17:46:00.361+08:00I was among the original officers who formed 9RMR ...I was among the original officers who formed 9RMR in Majidee camp. The CO Mahmood Sulaiman; 2ic Nik Majid; OC HQ Coy Abdullah Hussin; Adjt Zarazillah; IO Aboo Samah; RSO Mahmud Zain; MTO Noor Ikhsan; QM Bahaudin; OC A Coy Fadzil Ahmad (2ic Rahman Hamid - PAT later on); OC B Coy Shah Yahya and many others.Nochanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954886912131278322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-88314118791678086132011-05-07T11:56:34.848+08:002011-05-07T11:56:34.848+08:00Dato', after reading your post "9th BATTA...Dato', after reading your post "9th BATTALION ROYAL MALAY REGIMENT". I salute you Dato', i just do not know what to say. Thank you Dato'.<br /><br />Mawar Rimba<br />PARAMawar_Rimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838912711702739018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-51095696173282550762011-05-07T10:05:48.381+08:002011-05-07T10:05:48.381+08:00The Rank is Might & Right all the TIME!
Till t...The Rank is Might & Right all the TIME!<br />Till this very DAY!<br />Only god knows when that will change. If ever!komandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435548376301472113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-4419227919266058412011-05-06T02:31:54.858+08:002011-05-06T02:31:54.858+08:00Dato'
An excellent first person account of the...Dato'<br />An excellent first person account of the trails and turbulence of a senior officer at various levels of command and staff. I specially liked the part where you stood up for your young officer. Your officers I am sure must have been very proud of you. This is what earning the respect of your subordinates is all about.Arunzabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531353535603452865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-1587558274956720342011-05-05T17:55:16.766+08:002011-05-05T17:55:16.766+08:00Stories like these give me strength. I wonder if 9...Stories like these give me strength. I wonder if 9RMR and other similar outfit still have the same values...Ir. Hanafi Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968863774056195660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-81856782459007523892011-05-05T16:07:12.599+08:002011-05-05T16:07:12.599+08:00Dato,
Please don't confuse your readers espec...Dato,<br /><br />Please don't confuse your readers especially those young soldiers/officers from the military group.<br /><br />Failure to turn up for the morning PT is a serious military offence.No one is exempted from it unless you are sick or on duty elsewhere.It is a military parade where attendance is compulsory.<br /><br />Those who fail to atttend have committed a military offence subject to summary/court martial punishment.mauricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683620510088068290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-21148621240869856312011-05-05T13:04:56.545+08:002011-05-05T13:04:56.545+08:00Dear Zack,
Thank you for the kind words. But you ...Dear Zack,<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words. But you have not given me your late father's name. May be I know him. You are most welcomed to visit me at anytime; including your entire family. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know that my soldiers children are doing well. I know that there are many more out there who are doing well. Please call me at 012-3876061 Regards.Mohd Arshad Rajihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280406045497460630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108577687673016887.post-12048094026884549792011-05-05T12:46:49.481+08:002011-05-05T12:46:49.481+08:00Salam Dato’,
It is a pleasant surprise to be able ...Salam Dato’,<br />It is a pleasant surprise to be able to communicate with the former CO of my late father and even heartfelt honoured for my humble request to be granted by the very person, highly regarded by my late father. I wish I can tell him n bring him to meet u sir. Until his final day, he cherished the 9 RAMD like nothing else mattered most to him than this battalion sir. He never spoke ill about it and never ever anyone try to speak bad about it without incurring his wrath. U sir, along with CO’s before n after u had done an excellent job instilling proper values n spirit to rank n file under ur command sirs...I wish someday i can bring my son to meet u sir, for that he never met his Atuk (his atuk passed away before he was born).at least he can meet his Atuk’s Boss, the person highly regarded by his late Atuk.<br />Now sir, i m an architect serving in JKR. Married to an architect whose father is a former Risik. It seems that my life will cross path with military again. I was an army reservist in KJLJD (2005-2010).My wife,(working in an architect’s firm) involves directly in designing n constructing our very own Walter Reed Medical Centre! Which is 95 Hospital Angkatan Tentera or officially Sultan Tengku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital. She spent the best 3 years of her life n works into this hospital as a tribute n a way of showing gratitude to the armed forces. It can be said this ultra modern hospital has no match in terms of facilities n capacity. it has everything including specialised department like a dedicated hyperbaric chamber section rivalled only by Lumut Naval Hospital. She was upset when i told her that Out Patient centre was relocated to the Medical centre in Mindef for that she knew the place. The very reason for the creation of STMAFH is to provide the best medical services for armed forces personnel; still serving and veteran including their families. She hopes that whatever the policies and wisdom of MAF leadership, the hospital can b given a chance to shine to its fullest potential. On her personal note, she hope the hospital that she help to bring into realisation can give the best care to her father, should he be hospitalised there. As for me? I should go for public hospital i guess....<br />In all sir, we civilian (my wife n i) would like to apologised to any members of armed forces, be it those who are still serving an veterans if our comment offends u sirs. We never wanted to offend the group of people who give their all and influenced our lives in such a length n depth that we as a human can never fathom it so that we let our creator be the Judge.<br />Thank you again to u Dato’ and others like u sir, for leaving a legacy so much cherished by my late father. 9 RAMD meant a world for him. The sense of belonging and association he had shown spoke a lot about the battalion. Allah sahaja yang dapat membalas jasa tuan. Keep up the good work dato’.<br />Assalmualaikum.zackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863833242101022882noreply@blogger.com