Paul Kiong
Superintendent (Rtd) Datuk Paul Kiong (born 24 October 1944) is a retired Malaysian police officer.
Special Branch | |
|---|---|
| Battles/wars | Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–1989) |
| Awards | Grand Knight of Valour |
Early life and education
Paul Kiong was born in Ipoh, Perak on 24 October 1944, during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. He was the fourth child of six siblings.
Kiong completed his secondary school education in 1962, obtaining a Higher School Certificate.
Police career
Kiong joined the Royal Malaysia Police on 16 April 1967 as a Police Constable. After completing training, he was posted to Johor Special Branch. Due to his outstanding performance, he was promoted on the 1 January 1976 to Probationary Inspector, and was posted to Perak Special Branch.
On 11 July 1977, he was promoted to
Superintendent of Police
. Kiong retired on 1 February 1998, ending 31 years of service in the police force.
Honours
Malaysia :
Recipient of the Grand Knight of Valour (S.P.) (1983)[2]
Perak :
- Recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (P.K.H.) (1988)[3]
Royal Malaysia Police :
Warrior of the Most Gallant Police Order (P.P.P.) (1996)
Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (P.M.W.) - Datuk (2011)[4]
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References
- ^ "meet hero who captured communists out bloodshed". astroulagam.com.my. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang Dan Pingat Tahun 1983" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "PKH 1988". pingat.perak.gov.my.
- ^ "KSN Ketuai Senarai 256 Terima Darjah Kebesaran Wilayah Persekutuan". www.mstar.com.my.