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Remembrance, aid for widow of Slim River anti-Communist hero
(Seated, from second right) Ngau, Noraini and Haslinda with other members of Wanita Umno during the visit in Slim River.
THE late Leong Ming was a police Special Constable who helped to keep Kampung Slim New Village in Slim River, Perak, safe during the Communist insurgency.
For his services, Leong received a General Service Medal from the United Kingdom.
His widow Ngau Tai Thai, 74, said Leong was a well-known sharpshooter among his peers and often spent weeks in the jungle to keep his village safe.
'My husband served for 12 years from 1964 to 1976.
'He was also given the nickname 'Rifle Man' because of his skills,' said Ngau during a visit by Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
'He was in charge of distribution of food and items at the new village while also conducting patrols at night.
'He had also received numerous other appreciation certificates from the police force for his services,' Ngau said.
She said Leong passed away in 2018 at the age of 85.
They have six children and nine grandchildren, all of whom are living elsewhere in the country.
'I currently get some aid from the Welfare Department,' the former rubber tapper added.
The visit was arranged by Tanjung Malim Community Volunteers and Welfare Team founder Yee Jee Kwong.
Also present were Tenang assemblyman Haslinda Salleh, and several members of Wanita Umno who presented some financial aid to Ngau. — By IVAN LOH
