Abu Bakar Othman Merican

1. Name: Abu Bakar Othman Merican, Lieut. Colonel

2. Occupation: Senior police officer

3. Date and place of birth: April 7, 1928, Penang

4. Education:

1. Penang Free School

5. Contributions:

1. Served in the Royal Corps of Singapore (1947/1951)
2. Held rank of Sergeant (1951)
3. Police office Singapore Habour Board Police (1951-1952)
4. Served in the Settlement Home Guard Department, Penang
5. Settlement Home Guard Officer, Penang
6. Chairman, Home Guard Welfare Fund, Penang

6. Honours and Awards:

1. General Service Medal (G.S.M.)

Source:

Victor J. Morais (Ed.) (1959). The Leaders of Malaya and Who’s Who 1959-1960 . Singapore: Fisher.