Abdul Razak Mohd Yusof

Abdul Razak bin Mohd Yusof
Abdul Razak bin Mohd Yusof
Born	February 10, 1963 (age 63); Batu 6, Telok Mas, Malacca, Malaysia
Occupation(s)	Police officer, martial artist
Years active	1986–2023
Known for	Leadership in 69 Commando unit; resolving Al-Ma'unah insurgency

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Abdul Razak Mohd Yusof, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 1 December 2025

Abdul Razak bin Mohd Yusof (born 10 February 1963) is a retired high-ranking police officer, accomplished martial artist, and celebrated national figure affiliated with the Royal Malaysia Police's elite 69 Commando unit within the Pasukan Gerakan Khas (Special Operations Command). He was honored with Malaysia’s most prestigious federal decoration, the Grand Knight of Valour (S.P.).

Early life

Razak was born in Batu 6, Telok Mas, Malacca, and grew up in Langgar, Alor Setar, Kedah. He is the son of Mohd Yusoff Bin Haji Salleh, a former Police Sergeant, and Hajjah Bashah Binti Din, a homemaker. Beginning at nine years old, he trained in Silat Melayu while also committing to memorizing Quranic verses and Hadith.

His dedication to religious education at schools in Kedah and his apolitical stance earned him considerable respect within the Langgar Limbong community. Influenced by his spiritual mentor "Abah Anom", the Principal of Suryalaya Religious School in Indonesia, Razak completed his STPM at Sultan Abdul Hamid College with a distinction in the Five Principles. Subsequently, he pursued an Advanced Diploma in Strategic Defence at the National Defence University of Malaysia, with completion anticipated by June 2010.

Police career

On 14 September 1986, Abdul Razak commenced his career as a Probationary Inspector after completing the Police Field Force Basic Course in Ulu Kinta, Perak. He was subsequently posted to the 69 Commando Unit of the Police Field Force.

Driven by a desire for more demanding assignments, he voluntarily undertook and successfully completed both the Initial Selection and Basic Unit Course for 69 Commando. He officially became a Commando on 18 July 1987. His courageous actions during the Sauk siege led to a promotion by the Inspector-General of Police on 3 August 2000. He rose through the ranks to Deputy Commissioner of Police and held the position of Pahang Deputy Police Chief starting from 23 August 2022.

To broaden his capabilities, Razak completed extensive specialized training programs covering rappelling, airborne operations, platoon command, pathfinder skills alongside Malaysian Armed Forces personnel, counter-terrorism tactics, tactical diving, disaster response management, explosive ordnance disposal, advanced special operations techniques with US Army SOCPAC, negotiation and hostage crisis resolution through courses offered by the Senior Police College and international bodies including Louisiana State Police and New Scotland Yard, maritime interdiction training with US Navy SEALs, company command at GOFTC, and crisis incident management.

Appointments held

Over more than two decades with 69 Commando, he occupied several significant leadership positions:

Commanding Officer of 5th Troop, Bravo Squadron (from 21 September 1987)
Commanding Officer of 14th Troop, Delta Squadron (from 18 September 1988)
Commanding Officer of 1st Troop, Alpha Squadron (from 11 April 1994)
Commanding Officer of 11th Troops and Deputy Commander of Charlie Squadron (from 20 October 1997)
Commanding Officer of Training Branch (from 1 August 2000)
Commander of Bravo Squadron (from 16 March 2006)
Deputy Commander of 69 Commando within Pasukan Gerakan Khas (from 2011)
Commander of 69 Commando in Pasukan Gerakan Khas (from 2018)
Pahang Deputy Police Chief (23 August 2022 – 10 February 2023)

Operations undertaken

Throughout his tenure with 69 Commando, Abdul Razak engaged in a variety of missions spanning dense jungles, urban environments, border zones, and maritime territories. These operations included:

Ops Bersih IV – Successfully cleared and disarmed more than 73 landmines along the Malaysia–Thailand frontier.
Ops Ulang Zabri – Conducted extensive searches for remaining Communist insurgents within the forested areas between Perak and Kelantan.
Ops Tayang – Patrolled the waters surrounding Sabah and the Philippines to counter piracy incidents following the seizure of Semporna town.
Ops Topeng – Led a team that apprehended three armed robbers responsible for stealing jewelry valued at approximately RM 1 million in Ipoh.
Ops Kerbau – Captured a notorious armed criminal at Padang Besar, Perlis.
Ops Bubut – Carried out intelligence gathering and anti-piracy efforts after the abduction of 23 tourists by Abu Sayyaf at Sipadan Island.
Operation 304 – Penetrated an enemy encampment and engaged in negotiations with the Al-Ma'unah leader for over two hours, achieving a surrender without violence.
Provided close protection services for the Prime Minister and other dignitaries during major events such as G-15, APEC, SUKOM, and NAM summits.
Participated in search and rescue operations, including underwater recovery of crash victims and evidence; notably led Ops. Piper in April 2004 to locate a missing pilot in Genting Bidai, Pahang.
Assisted local law enforcement in safely detaining a dangerous individual terrorizing residents on Pangkor Island during a training dive exercise.

Operation 304

Abdul Razak is most renowned for his leadership in resolving the Al-Ma'unah insurgency led by Mohammed Amin Bin Razali without resorting to violence. Commanding a team of 20 from 69 Commando, he was initially tasked with deploying tear gas into the militants’ forest hideout at Sauk, Perak. Demonstrating exceptional skill, he successfully infiltrated their position and engaged Mohammed Amin in dialogue for over two hours. Utilizing his deep understanding of religious and theological principles, he persuaded the militants to surrender peacefully.

Awards for bravery

In recognition of his courageous conduct during Operation 304, Abdul Razak received the prestigious Grand Knight of Valour award from the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in 2001. His exemplary actions uphold the highest standards of law enforcement and have brought honor to himself, his unit, and the Royal Malaysia Police as a whole. Additional distinctions he earned include:

Recipient of the Grand Knight of Valour (SP) (2001)
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SDK) (2016)
Awardee of the Star of the Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (BMS) (2003)
Holder of the Commendable Service Star (BKT) (2000)
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP), granting him the title Dato (2021)
Recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (PKT)

Personal life

Abdul Razak is the fifth child among eight siblings in the Bayu family. His brothers Latif and Rahim are established A Class Bumiputera contractors operating within Sabah and Selangor respectively. His sisters Sabariah and Roslah serve in government roles and postgraduate academic positions, while Rozita is an educator and Rohayati manages household responsibilities as a homemaker. The youngest brother, Hisham, holds a Regional Program Manager role at a multinational corporation based in Kulim, Kedah.

On 19 November 1994, Abdul Razak married Nazirah Binti Bidin, who works as a teacher. Notably, he made a memorable entrance by parachuting into their wedding ceremony as a distinctive gesture. Together they have five children:

Kautsar Binti Abdul Razak (born 19 June 1996)
Muhammad Faqih Bin Abdul Razak (born 30 November 1997)
Tasnim Binti Abdul Razak (born 4 January 1999)
Salsabila Binti Abdul Razak (born 13 September 2006)
Afnaane Binti Abdul Razak (born 20 July 2008)

Management, Sports, and Expansion into Diverse Areas

Within the realm of administration, he revamped the Training Branch, overseeing eight annual programs that encompassed parachuting, rappelling, boat operations, and diving. He was responsible for coordinating officer instruction at the Thailand Police Airborne School and managed acquisitions related to parachuting, diving, and boat handling equipment. Additionally, he established Gayung Perang as the emblematic identity of the 69 Commando unit. Throughout his career, Razak earned more than 30 commendation letters from government officials and sports advocates.

His involvement in sports included:

Competing for North Brigade in rugby during 1990 and 1996.
Leading and coaching the North Brigade Silat Police team between 1993 and 1999, culminating in a championship victory in 1999.
Representing 69 Commando in ITF Tae Kwan Do Championships from 1991 to 1993, securing a silver medal and three overall titles.
Acting as manager for Rugby 69 Commando starting in 1993.
Holding the position of vice-president of the Perak Karate Association in 1994 and again in 1996.
Being an accredited referee by Federal Aeronautics Airborne Internationale and serving as coach and referee for Federal Silat National (PESAKA).
Leading police parachuting squads to national triumphs in Accuracy, Formation Skydiving, and Canopy Formation disciplines.
Functioning as a technical official and demonstrator at martial arts and parachuting events both domestically and internationally, including locations such as Bali, Jakarta, Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE.
Taking part in a parachuting expedition to the South Pole.
Representing multiple squadrons in football and sepak takraw competitions.

Social Commitment

His contributions to society encompassed:

Serving as Chairman of Islamic Religious Affairs for the 69 Commando unit from 1993 to 1999.
Providing advisory support to Dr. Burharuddin School Taiping (1992–1993) and Teachers College Ipoh (1992–1999).
Acting as Death Benefit Plan Representative for the Northern Brigade in 1994.
Participating as an advisor on public housing initiatives in Ulu Kinta during 2000–2001.
Chairing the Family Fitness Child Care Centre Ash-Syakirin Islam between 2002 and 2005.

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