Someone asked me recently whether I have written any article about this unit, my answer is no. VAT 69 is one of the two Malaysian ultra secret special mission unit alongside their millitary counterpart the 11 RGK.
VAT 69 was formed in 1969 hence their numerical designation to hunt the communist on its own turf and terms, originating as a long range recon unit, with mission ranging from assasination of top CT (communist terrorist) commanders to disrupting enemy supply line.
Nothing much is written about this formidable unit except for one authored by its former Commanding Office SAC Navaratnam titled "The Spear & The Kerambit" It gives us a sneak peek inside the VAT 69, the highly motivated men behind it, its operations and success and most importantly what it means to be VAT 69 operatives.
The unit boast the highest number of CT kills among the Malaysian security services, obviously due close affiliation between the Jungle Squad of Special Branch in which most A1 information are passed by the latter to the former. If i am not mistaken it is rumored that the legendary officer from this unit ASP Zabry holds the highest record of CT individuals killed by single person.ASP Zabry was a man with acute jungle knowledge especially in areas of fieldcraft and bobbytrap. He is also fearless and a source of insipration for the those he lead. Unfortunately Malaysian history is silent on his sacrifices, he died at the youthful age of 28 leading his men from the front.
I suspect since their organization was set up by the SAS, its order of battle might mirror that of SAS, with some units within it that maybe peculiar only to Malaysia.
Whatever it is ....you dont want their barrel pointing at u, since they dont miss....
Regards,
G.Jeyaganesh
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