Based on the blog post by Navy veteran Hj. Zulheimy Ma'amor, here are the key historical details and memories regarding KD Panah in 1987:
Reference:
Zulheimy Maamor > KD Panah 1987
Vessel Details
- Type & Class: KD Panah was a Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) patrol craft belonging to the Kris class.
- Origin: It was brought back to Malaysia from the United Kingdom around the 1960s.
- Pennant Number: P42
1987 Service & Operations
- Timeline: Hj. Zulheimy Ma'amor served aboard the vessel from March 30, 1987, to October 11, 1987 as a Senior Radio Operator (Senior R.O.)
- Squadron: 14th Squadron Patrol Craft (Sekuadron ke-14 Kapal Peronda).
- Base: Markas Wilayah Laut 1, Tanjung Gelang, Kuantan, Pahang.
- Commanding Officers: During this 7-month period, the ship was commanded by Lt Kdr Zainal Murad, followed by Lt Zainal Rashid (a clearance diver Officer).
Mission & Incidents
- Area of Operation: Primarily patrolling the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.
- Primary Task: Monitoring and curbing encroachments by foreign fishing vessels, particularly illegal fishing activities from Thailand.
- Notable Incident: A Thai fishing boat attempted to ram KD Panah when ordered to stop, but swift action by the crew successfully neutralized the threat and detained the vessel.
REST AND RECREATION
Rest Destinations: The crew frequently stopped at islands for brief rest periods, with Pulau Tioman being a common destination. They also occasionally crossed over from Pengkalan Kubur (Kelantan) to Tat Bai (Thailand) for shopping and meals.
Notable Memories
- Hari Raya at Sea: The crew spent Hari Raya Aidilfitri on active patrol in the middle of the ocean. To mark the occasion, the cook prepared a special meal of nasi himpit, rendang, and sambal.
- Celebration: The Commanding Officer granted special permission for the crew to fire flare guns into the night sky to celebrate Eid in the pitch-black ocean.
Hj Zulheimy Maamor
4 June 2026: 4.05 a.m
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