# Event Details - **Event Name**: [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played: Undercover During the 2nd Malayan Emergency (1968-1989)About this EventTitle: [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played: Undercover During the 2nd Malayan Emergency (1968-1989)Date: 9 September 2026Time: 4pm to 5:30pmVenue: Karpal Singh Hall, School St. Xavier's InstitutionSpeaker: Paul KiongModerator: Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee BengAbstract of the EventIn 1944, Datuk Paul Kiong was born in Ipoh, Malaysia, into a world marked by conflict and uncertainty. His journey led him to dedicate 31 years to the Royal Malaysia Police, where he operated deep within the jungles of Perak during the Second Emergency. Undercover as a food supplier and messenger, he lived a precarious double life, often sleeping in hammocks and subsisting on rats and monkeys to maintain his cover.Rather than relying on conventional firepower, Datuk Paul utilized trust and negotiation as his primary tools. He took significant risks, frequently venturing into the wilderness alongside former insurgents to engage with active guerrillas. This strategy proved remarkably effective, leading to the capture of all 43 members of the elite Fifth Assault Unit without firing a single shot.For his exceptional courage and ingenuity, he was awarded the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP) in 1983, Malaysia’s highest gallantry award. This introduction delves into Datuk Paul’s remarkable journey, illustrating his commitment to preserving stability and his enduring impact on Malaysia’s security landscape.Biography of SpeakerDatuk Paul Kiong is a retired Superintendent of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) having served with distinction until 1998. He had served in the police Special Branch for 31 years mainly in the states of Johor and Perak.He is one of only four living recipients of the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), Malaysia’s highest gallantry award for extreme bravery.During the 2nd Malayan Communist Emergency from 1968 to 1989, Datuk Paul Kiong served in undercover operations against communist insurgents in the urban and jungle areas of Perak state. His first-hand experiences, courage and dedication to national security are documented in his book “ The Communist Role I Played”.Through this book, Datuk Paul Kiong aims to preserve and put on record Malaysia’s history and to honor the sacrifices of those who served to protect peace and sovereignty of the nation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/george-town/book-launch-talk-the-communist-role-i-played/100001997801572282 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: St. Xavier's Institution - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: George Town - **state**: PG - **country**: Malaysia - **location**: St. Xavier's Institution - **lat**: 5.421037999999999 - **long**: 100.3367633 - **full address**: St. Xavier's Institution, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Malaysia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/43bc86451689110483b8fbdb124b349f1e4468cfa244146b9174626a11c06a37-rimg-w1200-h600-dc383838-gmir.png?v=1787262074 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played being held? - **A:** [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at St. Xavier's Institution, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Malaysia. - **Q**: Who is organizing [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played? - **A:** [Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played is organized by Penang Institute. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "[Book Launch/Talk] The "Communist" Role I Played", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/43bc86451689110483b8fbdb124b349f1e4468cfa244146b9174626a11c06a37-rimg-w1200-h600-dc383838-gmir.png?v=1787262074", "startDate": "2026-09-09T16:00:00+08:00", "endDate": "2026-09-09T17:30:00+08:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/george-town/book-launch-talk-the-communist-role-i-played/100001997801572282", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "St. Xavier's Institution", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Lebuh Farquhar", "postalCode": "10200", "addressLocality": "George Town", "addressRegion": "PG", "addressCountry": "MY" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "5.421037999999999", "longitude": "100.3367633" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "[Book Launch/Talk] The \"Communist\" Role I Played: Undercover During the 2nd Malayan Emergency (1968-1989)", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-09T17:30:00+08:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/george-town/book-launch-talk-the-communist-role-i-played/100001997801572282" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/george-town/book-launch-talk-the-communist-role-i-played/100001997801572282", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Penang Institute", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/penang-institute/18496727", "description": "PENANG INSTITUTE is one of Malaysia’s major think tanks. 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