It started as a British experiment in 1933: Could the Malays form an effective modern fighting force? From an experimental company of 25 raw recruits, within 10 years the regiment created legendary heroes in their gallant last stand against the Japanese in Singapore, February 1942.
One name in particular Lt Adnan Saidi became a national hero, though there were many others, British and Malay brothers alike, who lived up to their motto “Taat dan Setia” (“Loyal and True”). Then came the Malayan Emergency and Merdeka (independence) and Konfrontasi (Confrontation). 90 Years later the Royal Malay Regiment (Rejimen Askari Melayu diRaja) is still proving itself on the world stage. This is their inspiring and compelling story.
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