Kor Risik DiRaja
Encyclopedia
Kor Risik DiRaja is a Malaysian intelligence agency specializing in intelligence
gathering, intelligence analysis, psychological warfare
(i.e., psy-ops), surveillance
, espionage
, reconnaissance
and counter-intelligence
operations. It also manages the propaganda
and counter-propaganda effort of the Malaysian Army
.
, the Federation Reconnaissance Regiment and Federation Engineers
to the 355 Field Security Section.
With the independence of Malaya, Malayan members of the Federation
Army were transferred back from 355 Field Security Section to form the Federation
Field Security Section (FSSS) and combined with the Federation Military Police
(FMP), Provost Section and the Special Investigation Section under the Federation Military Police Corps
. In 1959, due to the differing roles of the Military Police
and the Intelligence Units, the Federation Field Security Section was reconfigured and placed under the Malayan General Service Corp (MGSC-Int.).
In 1963, when Malaysia was facing the dual threat of the Insurgency by the Malayan Communist Party
the Confrontation
with Indonesia, the unit was enlarged and became the Ministry of Defence Intelligence Unit under the Joint Intelligence Directorate
at the Ministry of Defence (Malaysia)
. Kor Risik was formally formed on 7 November 1969 by then Malaysia Armed Forces Chief Jeneral Tunku Osman Tunku Mohammad Jewa
.
On 7 June 1997, Kor Risik was formally bestowed the “Royal” title and became known as Kor Risik DiRaja.
(S.P.) and 3 members given the Panglima Gagah Berani
(PGB) award.
Intelligence
Intelligence has been defined in different ways, including the abilities for abstract thought, understanding, communication, reasoning, learning, planning, emotional intelligence and problem solving....
gathering, intelligence analysis, psychological warfare
Psychological warfare
Psychological warfare , or the basic aspects of modern psychological operations , have been known by many other names or terms, including Psy Ops, Political Warfare, “Hearts and Minds,” and Propaganda...
(i.e., psy-ops), surveillance
Surveillance
Surveillance is the monitoring of the behavior, activities, or other changing information, usually of people. It is sometimes done in a surreptitious manner...
, espionage
Espionage
Espionage or spying involves an individual obtaining information that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information. Espionage is inherently clandestine, lest the legitimate holder of the information change plans or take other countermeasures once it...
, reconnaissance
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance is the military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about enemy forces or features of the environment....
and counter-intelligence
Counter-intelligence
Counterintelligence or counter-intelligence refers to efforts made by intelligence organizations to prevent hostile or enemy intelligence organizations from successfully gathering and collecting intelligence against them. National intelligence programs, and, by extension, the overall defenses of...
operations. It also manages the propaganda
Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position so as to benefit oneself or one's group....
and counter-propaganda effort of the Malaysian Army
Malaysian Army
The Malaysian Army is the land component of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Steeped in British Army traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ as do the Royal Malaysian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Navy...
.
History
Kor Risik DiRaja was formed on 7 November 1969. However, its roots can be traced back to 1953, when Private Hashim Rauf was attached to HQ 355 Field Security Section (FSS) Intelligence Corps (lowed by the attachment in 1955 of other officers and non commissioned officers for the Royal Malay RegimentRoyal Malay Regiment
The Royal Malay Regiment is the premier unit of the Malaysian Army's two infantry regiments. At its largest, the Malay Regiment comprised 27 battalions. At present, two battalions are parachute trained and form part of the Malaysian Army Rapid Deployment Force...
, the Federation Reconnaissance Regiment and Federation Engineers
Rejimen Askar Jurutera DiRaja
Rejimen Askar Jurutera DiRaja is a group combat support military units of the Malaysian Army that provides combat engineering and other engineering support to the Malaysian Army.- History :...
to the 355 Field Security Section.
With the independence of Malaya, Malayan members of the Federation
Federation
A federation , also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government...
Army were transferred back from 355 Field Security Section to form the Federation
Federation
A federation , also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government...
Field Security Section (FSSS) and combined with the Federation Military Police
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja is the Military Police branch of the Malaysian Army. Called "Redcaps" like their British cousins, Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja, more popularly called just "MPs", keep discipline within the Army ranks and ensure security at Malaysian Army Installations.- History :At the end of...
(FMP), Provost Section and the Special Investigation Section under the Federation Military Police Corps
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja is the Military Police branch of the Malaysian Army. Called "Redcaps" like their British cousins, Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja, more popularly called just "MPs", keep discipline within the Army ranks and ensure security at Malaysian Army Installations.- History :At the end of...
. In 1959, due to the differing roles of the Military Police
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja
Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja is the Military Police branch of the Malaysian Army. Called "Redcaps" like their British cousins, Kor Polis Tentera DiRaja, more popularly called just "MPs", keep discipline within the Army ranks and ensure security at Malaysian Army Installations.- History :At the end of...
and the Intelligence Units, the Federation Field Security Section was reconfigured and placed under the Malayan General Service Corp (MGSC-Int.).
In 1963, when Malaysia was facing the dual threat of the Insurgency by the Malayan Communist Party
Malayan Communist Party
The Malayan Communist Party , officially known as the Communist Party of Malaya , was founded in 1930 and laid down its arms in 1989. It is most famous for its role in the Malayan Emergency.-Formation:...
the Confrontation
Confrontation
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with Indonesia, the unit was enlarged and became the Ministry of Defence Intelligence Unit under the Joint Intelligence Directorate
Directorate
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at the Ministry of Defence (Malaysia)
Ministry of Defence (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Defence Malaysia is the Malaysian government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the Malaysian Armed Forces .The KEMENTAH states that its principal objectives are to defend Malaysia and its interests and to strengthen...
. Kor Risik was formally formed on 7 November 1969 by then Malaysia Armed Forces Chief Jeneral Tunku Osman Tunku Mohammad Jewa
Tunku Osman Tunku Mohammad Jewa
General Tunku Osman Tunku Mohammad Jewa was the first Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Staff.Tunku Osman received his early education at the Hutchin School, Penang and later enrolled into the Sultan Abdul Hamid College , Alor Star, Kedah. On March 1935, he furthered his studies at the Bristol...
.
On 7 June 1997, Kor Risik was formally bestowed the “Royal” title and became known as Kor Risik DiRaja.
Valour
One member of the Corps was awarded with Malaysia’s highest gallantry Award, the Seri Pahlawan Gagah PerkasaSeri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa
The Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa is the highest federal award which can be presented in Malaysia. It was created on 29 July 1960 and was gazetted on 11 August 1969....
(S.P.) and 3 members given the Panglima Gagah Berani
Panglima Gagah Berani
The Panglima Gagah Berani is a medal given by the government of Malaysia. The name translates to "General of Bravery and Valor". It can be conferred posthumously. The award was created on 29 July 1960...
(PGB) award.