History
Corps of REME Cap Badge
Past & Present
The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as "Reemee") is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment.
Prior to REME's formation, maintenance was the responsibility of several different corps:
•• Royal Army Ordnance Corps - weapons and armoured vehicles
•• Royal Engineers - engineering plant and machinery, and RE motor transport
•• Royal Corps of Signals - communications equipment
•• Royal Army Service Corps - other motor transport
The outbreak of World War II, with the consequent increase in quantity and complexity of equipment, led to the flaws in this system being exposed. So, following a recommendation from a committee chaired by William Beveridge, the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed in October 1942. The corps was unique in being granted the 'Royal' prefix from its inception.
Such a major re-organisation was too complex, however, to be carried out quickly and completely in the middle of a world war. It was decided therefore that the changeover should be undertaken in two phases.
In Phase I, which was implemented immediately, REME was formed on the existing framework of the RAOC Engineering Branch, strengthened by the transfer of certain technical units and tradesmen from the RE and RASC. At the same time a number of individual tradesmen were transferred into REME from other corps. The new corps was made responsible for repairing the technical equipment of all arms with certain major exceptions. REME did not yet undertake:
•• Those repairs which were carried out by unit tradesmen who were driver/mechanics or fitters in regiments and belonged to the unit rather than being attached to it.
•• Repairs of RASC-operated vehicles, which remained the responsibility of the RASC; each RASC Transport Company had its own workshop.
•• Repairs of RE specialist equipment, which remained the responsibility of the RE.
In 1949, it was decided that "REME Phase II" should be implemented. This decision was published in Army Council Instruction 110 of 1949, and the necessary reorganisation was carried out in the various arms and services in three stages between July 1951 and January 1952. The main changes were:
•• The transfer to REME of most of the unit repair responsibilities of other arms (Infantry, Royal Artillery, Royal Armoured Corps etc).
•• The provision of Light Aid Detachments for certain units that had not possessed them under the old organisation.
•• The provision of new REME workshops to carry out field repairs in RASC transport companies and to vessels of the RASC fleet.
This process took four years to complete, and in 1952, all maintenance requirements are placed entirely under the responsibility of REME unless special equipment belonging to the RE. The same process is also applicable to the British Army units serving in Malaya at that time and also involves the restructuring of the maintainer agencies in each corps and regiments concerned.
The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as "Reemee") is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment.
Prior to REME's formation, maintenance was the responsibility of several different corps:
•• Royal Army Ordnance Corps - weapons and armoured vehicles
•• Royal Engineers - engineering plant and machinery, and RE motor transport
•• Royal Corps of Signals - communications equipment
•• Royal Army Service Corps - other motor transport
The outbreak of World War II, with the consequent increase in quantity and complexity of equipment, led to the flaws in this system being exposed. So, following a recommendation from a committee chaired by William Beveridge, the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed in October 1942. The corps was unique in being granted the 'Royal' prefix from its inception.
Such a major re-organisation was too complex, however, to be carried out quickly and completely in the middle of a world war. It was decided therefore that the changeover should be undertaken in two phases.
In Phase I, which was implemented immediately, REME was formed on the existing framework of the RAOC Engineering Branch, strengthened by the transfer of certain technical units and tradesmen from the RE and RASC. At the same time a number of individual tradesmen were transferred into REME from other corps. The new corps was made responsible for repairing the technical equipment of all arms with certain major exceptions. REME did not yet undertake:
•• Those repairs which were carried out by unit tradesmen who were driver/mechanics or fitters in regiments and belonged to the unit rather than being attached to it.
•• Repairs of RASC-operated vehicles, which remained the responsibility of the RASC; each RASC Transport Company had its own workshop.
•• Repairs of RE specialist equipment, which remained the responsibility of the RE.
In 1949, it was decided that "REME Phase II" should be implemented. This decision was published in Army Council Instruction 110 of 1949, and the necessary reorganisation was carried out in the various arms and services in three stages between July 1951 and January 1952. The main changes were:
•• The transfer to REME of most of the unit repair responsibilities of other arms (Infantry, Royal Artillery, Royal Armoured Corps etc).
•• The provision of Light Aid Detachments for certain units that had not possessed them under the old organisation.
•• The provision of new REME workshops to carry out field repairs in RASC transport companies and to vessels of the RASC fleet.
This process took four years to complete, and in 1952, all maintenance requirements are placed entirely under the responsibility of REME unless special equipment belonging to the RE. The same process is also applicable to the British Army units serving in Malaya at that time and also involves the restructuring of the maintainer agencies in each corps and regiments concerned.
REME in Malaysian Army
Malaysia Corps of REME Cap Badge
Before World War II
The presence of British forces in Malaya before the Second World War is also using the organizational structure and a similar system as in Britain. The presence of the British Army in this country was relatively small in size (3 British Infantry Battalion in Singapore and a Punjabi battalion in Penang). Tasks related to the mechanical and electrical engineering have been responsible for RAOC. This assistance is carried out by their workshop, located in Pulau Belakang Mati, and Changi in Singapore (the workshop, the workshop moved to Alexandra Road). Meanwhile, in Penang, a workshop was established in 1939 to help the Battalion Punjabi. The main focus of the workshop, this workshop is to improve the equipment of instruments and coastal artillery.
Post World War II
After World War II ended, most of the soldiers who served in the Indian Army here is that companies assisted by the workshop of Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (IEME). This situation has however changed when the British 2nd Division transferred to the state of Johor. A workshop was set up in Kluang division to assist them. A workshop was also established command on the Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur (now known as Jalan Pekeliling) of the Malaya Command Headquarters to maintain vehicles and equipment belonging to the headquarters and the units nearby. After India achieved its independence, India's army has pulled back to their country, including teams IEME. Consequently the REME senior positions in the country, Deputy Director of Mechanical Engineering (DDME) the rank of Colonel was downgraded to the Assistant Director of Mechanical Engineering (ADME) of the rank of lieutenant colonel. The first ADME was Lt. Col. Jimmy Trewby, REME who was also the position of Commander Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (CREME) 23rd Indian Division. Among his main duties is to train children in various areas of the Malay craftsmanship at 40 Base Workshop, Singapore, and later served as a Local Enlisted Personnel (LEP), better known as the Malayan Other Ranks (MORs) in the Malayan Workshops are located in Kluang, Taiping and Ipoh.
During Malayan Emergency
During the peak of Emergency, the presence of British forces in the country increases. Organizational structure has changed from regional concept to divisions and brigades concept. HQ 1st Division and its staff includes CREME located in Taiping workshop was facilitated by the second row in Ipoh, which consists of 21 Inf Wksp on 13 Inf Wksp Taiping and Penang. 17th Gurkha Division team located in Seremban is assisted by 10 Inf Wksp in Johor Bahru and 22 Inf Wksp in Oils started in February 1957. Command Workshop in the Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur has been moved to Batu Kentonmen while two new workshops have been established, one in Port Dickson (41 Base Workshop) and one in Singapore (42 Base Workshop).
Early Establishment
While making preparations for celebrating the independence of Malaya, operations against the communists also peaked. This has lead to there is a need to restructure the concept of logistic support for the Federal Army (Federation Army) who had just formed. This shows the need to provide a new service corps to provide logistical support to the Federal Army. Thus, the Army Service Corps (ASC), which consists of elements, Medical Supplies, Transport and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed on July 15, 1957. Corps is headed by one of the most senior officer among the four elements of the services while the service at that JLJ has been led by Lt Col Tom Moore, REME, the first British officer superimposed on the Federal Army as Director of Mechanical Engineering (DME). Although the structure of the ASC is not in line with the structure adopted by the British Army, it had to be caused by lack of equipment and personnel problems experienced by the Federal Army, when British troops removed from the Federation of Malaya gradually. To enhance the capabilities of the new corps, 22 Inf Wksp in Kluang was disbanded and its members incorporated into the new units set up at the ASC. Workshop in Ipoh was also dissolved and its responsibilities taken over by the 21 Inf Wksp in Taiping. Similarly, 42 Base Workshop in Singapore has also been dissolved and its members were absorbed into ASC team.
Establishment JLJ team began the process of absorption into the ASC MOR. In this aspect, the British had given the option to Malay children who are currently serving with the MOR whether to continue to serve with British forces or participate JLJ (the ASC). The selection process was conducted in two centers were gathered in the south and north. Unit 23 Inf Wksp REME at Jalan Rahang, Seremban were used as the central gathering of members from southern units, while 21 Inf Wksp REME Kem Kamunting, Taiping will be gathering center for the northern region. At that time several Light Aid Detachment (LAD), who originally belongs to a particular parent units have been placed under the responsibility of ASC is fully upgraded, while the other half as a workshop for the transport unit in the ASC. LAD units involved are as follows:
a. 1 Light Aid Detachment (LAD Infantry Brigade Federation (Fed Inf BDE) (REME) to be a Fed Light Inf BDE Wksp (ASC).
b. 2 LAD Fed Inf BDE (REME) to be 2 Fed Wksp Light Inf BDE (ASC).
c. LAD Federation Armoured Car Regiment (FACR) to Light FACR Wksp (ASC).
d. LAD 51 Field Engineer Regiment (Fd Engr Regt) to Light Wksp 1 Transport Company (TPT Coy) (ASC).
e. LAD 29 Coy Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) to LAD 2 TPT Coy (ASC).
f. LAD 52 Coy RASC into Light Wksp 3 Tpt Coy (ASC)
With the establishment of the Navy and Air Force, JLJ has expanded services to help all three branches of service by land, sea and air. Accordingly, the ASC has changed its name to the Armed Forces Maintenance Corps (AFMC) in July 1958. The organization is composed of Ordnans Branch, Supply and Transport and the Workshop, while his government headquarters in Rifle Range Road (now known as the Jalan Padang Tembak). This restructuring resulted Light Workshop belonging transport units while under the previous ASC changed its name to the LAD. At this branch of the workshop was still ruled by Lt Col Tom Moore, REME, until April 1960. While the branch is ruled by a Lt Col Girdlestone, REME, the location of the headquarters of his government have been transferred from Rifle Range Road to Batu Kentonmen and the name was changed to Headquarters of Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (HQ FEME). FEME HQ Chief is currently known as Commander AFMC Workshop. On August 8, 1963, AFMC has been dissolved and the functions of the service inside the services, supplies, and electrical and mechanical engineering have been separated. In April 1964, Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps, officially established FEME while HQ is known as the Headquarters of Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (HQ memes) or the headquarters of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Malaysia (JLJM). JLJM Chief at the time of the dissolution of AFMC is Lt Col JR Dickinson, and he is also certified as the first Director JLJ from the date of service JLJ separated from other services within the AFMC is on August 8, 1963. However, the date of establishment of the Corps together JLJ Service Corps and the Corps Ordnans been certified on July 15, 1957 on the establishment of the ASC in the Federal Army. Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps were then established which acts to perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment under the responsibility of the Armed Forces.
After the Establishment of Malaysia and Confrontation
With the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 and the threat of confrontation between Malaysia and Indonesia, need help and the responsibilities have been expanded to include Sabah and Sarawak. Consequently, four new workshops have been established, 2 units in the peninsula, one in Sabah and one in Sarawak. 5 Wksp established at FEME School, Batu Kentonmen on March 15, 1964, led by Major Idrus bin Abdul Rahman. This unit was later transferred to the Jubilee Hall Padungan Road, Kuching on 28 April 1964 with a detachment in Tawau, Sabah. On March 2, 1965, 5 Wksp headquarters was moved to Camp Tanjung Batu, Tawau, leaving a detachment at the Central Road, Kuching, which later became the nucleus of 6 Wksp.
On 16 September 1964, BDE LAD Singapore Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, established in the Beach Road in 1958 has changed its name to the 4th Wksp FEME (AFMC). After Singapore out of Malaysia in 1965, 4 Wksp FEME (AFMC) has been transferred to Camp Majidee Barrack, Johor Bahru. After the end of British rule on May 2, 1970, 4 Wksp FEME (AFMC) has been transferred to Camp Terendak, Malacca, while 3 Wksp KJLJ established on January 1, 1965 in 2 Wksp JLJ Taiping.
Overall, the establishment of the Corps JLJ also lead to a further increase organizational model REME in Commonwealth countries. The REME family spirit that they left behind remains in the minds of the members of the Corps JLJ till now. Many historic relics which remain to date such as the workshop building at Salerno Line Camp, Taiping, Batu Kentonmen Camp, Kuala Lumpur and the Terendak Camp in Malacca. They not only left the infrastructure of the Federal Army but also to train military and civilian personnel as well as the technicians who specialize in various trades required by the corps and handed down until today. Something very important here is the relationship between the Corps, REME and Royal JLJ that must be nurtured and maintained. As stated by Brig Gen Kenneth BB, REME:
"A close and friendly association remains between the two Corps and many will look back with nostalgia to theirs experiences in the early days of the formation of the Eme Corps of the Malaysian Army. The Malaysian EME was born, fostered and organised by the mother Corps and now stands in its own right; a competent engineering Corps and a credit to its officers and NCOs, many of whom received their original training and service experience with REME. The Malaysian Eme was born, fostered and organized by the mother Corps and now stands in its own right, a competent engineer Corps and a credit to its Officers and NCOs, many of whom received THEIR original training and service experience with REME. "
Following the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ismail Nasharuddin Shah, son of the late Al-Sultan Zainal Abidin to give Royal Assent and the Alliance Affiliation to the relationship between the Corps, REME and JLJ in March 1968, related correspondence from Representative Colonel Commandant REME, Major General Scott to the Chairman of the Corps MF JLJ then Lt Col Hj Idrus bin Abdul Rahman on Apr 18, 1968 was welcome good relations on both sides reads:
"I have been informed that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty the Malaysian Yang Di-Pertuan Agong have been graciously pleased to give their consent to an Alliance between the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and The Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. "That I have been informed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan of Malaysian General have been graciously pleased to give THEIR consent to an Alliance Between the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As Representative Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I write to say how pleased we in REME are that this Alliance has been established. As Representative Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I write to say how pleased we are in REME that this Alliance has been established. There has been a close and friendly relationship between our two Corps for a long time, and I am quite sure that this new affiliation will strengthen the ties between us to our mutual benefit in the years to come. There has been a close and friendly relationship between our two Corps for a long time, and I am quite sure that this new affiliation will strengthen the ties Between us to our mutual benefit in the years to come. "
JLJ Corp Chairman, Lt Col Hj Idrus bin Abdul Rahman was replying a letter from the Representative Colonel Commandant REME through a letter dated May 9, 1968 in the hope that a new chapter was opened to strengthen both parties and more successful. The letter reads:
"Thank you very much for your letter dated 18th Apr1968 and the good tidings on the Alliance between the Corps of Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As chairman of the Corps Committee of the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I wish to express the hope that this affiliation will be a success and open up a new as well as improved relationship between our two Corps. As chairman of the Corps Committee of the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I wish to express the hope that this affiliation will be a success and open up a new relationship as well as improved between our two Corps. "
Now at the age of 50 years of its inception, the Corps of Royal JLJ continue to grow and has a Center Workshop, 4 Division Workshop, Workshop, 11 Brigade, 10 Regiment and a detachment Assistance Workshop for Small (DBK) in Army troops as well as members responsible for the maintenance of the Army Air Force aircraft. JLJ Corps also awarded the title Royal on June 7, 1997, and received His Royal Highness Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Jaafar, son of Al-late Tuanku Abdul Rahman as the President of the Corps Colonel. Through a strong foundation that has been designed, nurtured and implemented, and the foresight of the leaders of the past since its inception, the Royal Corps JLJ has managed to overcome all challenges and obstacles and achieve excellence in various fields. With the achievements and developments that occur, JLJ Royal Corps will continue to provide effective service and excellent JLJ; past, now and forever to the Army.
The presence of British forces in Malaya before the Second World War is also using the organizational structure and a similar system as in Britain. The presence of the British Army in this country was relatively small in size (3 British Infantry Battalion in Singapore and a Punjabi battalion in Penang). Tasks related to the mechanical and electrical engineering have been responsible for RAOC. This assistance is carried out by their workshop, located in Pulau Belakang Mati, and Changi in Singapore (the workshop, the workshop moved to Alexandra Road). Meanwhile, in Penang, a workshop was established in 1939 to help the Battalion Punjabi. The main focus of the workshop, this workshop is to improve the equipment of instruments and coastal artillery.
Post World War II
After World War II ended, most of the soldiers who served in the Indian Army here is that companies assisted by the workshop of Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (IEME). This situation has however changed when the British 2nd Division transferred to the state of Johor. A workshop was set up in Kluang division to assist them. A workshop was also established command on the Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur (now known as Jalan Pekeliling) of the Malaya Command Headquarters to maintain vehicles and equipment belonging to the headquarters and the units nearby. After India achieved its independence, India's army has pulled back to their country, including teams IEME. Consequently the REME senior positions in the country, Deputy Director of Mechanical Engineering (DDME) the rank of Colonel was downgraded to the Assistant Director of Mechanical Engineering (ADME) of the rank of lieutenant colonel. The first ADME was Lt. Col. Jimmy Trewby, REME who was also the position of Commander Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (CREME) 23rd Indian Division. Among his main duties is to train children in various areas of the Malay craftsmanship at 40 Base Workshop, Singapore, and later served as a Local Enlisted Personnel (LEP), better known as the Malayan Other Ranks (MORs) in the Malayan Workshops are located in Kluang, Taiping and Ipoh.
During Malayan Emergency
During the peak of Emergency, the presence of British forces in the country increases. Organizational structure has changed from regional concept to divisions and brigades concept. HQ 1st Division and its staff includes CREME located in Taiping workshop was facilitated by the second row in Ipoh, which consists of 21 Inf Wksp on 13 Inf Wksp Taiping and Penang. 17th Gurkha Division team located in Seremban is assisted by 10 Inf Wksp in Johor Bahru and 22 Inf Wksp in Oils started in February 1957. Command Workshop in the Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur has been moved to Batu Kentonmen while two new workshops have been established, one in Port Dickson (41 Base Workshop) and one in Singapore (42 Base Workshop).
Early Establishment
While making preparations for celebrating the independence of Malaya, operations against the communists also peaked. This has lead to there is a need to restructure the concept of logistic support for the Federal Army (Federation Army) who had just formed. This shows the need to provide a new service corps to provide logistical support to the Federal Army. Thus, the Army Service Corps (ASC), which consists of elements, Medical Supplies, Transport and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed on July 15, 1957. Corps is headed by one of the most senior officer among the four elements of the services while the service at that JLJ has been led by Lt Col Tom Moore, REME, the first British officer superimposed on the Federal Army as Director of Mechanical Engineering (DME). Although the structure of the ASC is not in line with the structure adopted by the British Army, it had to be caused by lack of equipment and personnel problems experienced by the Federal Army, when British troops removed from the Federation of Malaya gradually. To enhance the capabilities of the new corps, 22 Inf Wksp in Kluang was disbanded and its members incorporated into the new units set up at the ASC. Workshop in Ipoh was also dissolved and its responsibilities taken over by the 21 Inf Wksp in Taiping. Similarly, 42 Base Workshop in Singapore has also been dissolved and its members were absorbed into ASC team.
Establishment JLJ team began the process of absorption into the ASC MOR. In this aspect, the British had given the option to Malay children who are currently serving with the MOR whether to continue to serve with British forces or participate JLJ (the ASC). The selection process was conducted in two centers were gathered in the south and north. Unit 23 Inf Wksp REME at Jalan Rahang, Seremban were used as the central gathering of members from southern units, while 21 Inf Wksp REME Kem Kamunting, Taiping will be gathering center for the northern region. At that time several Light Aid Detachment (LAD), who originally belongs to a particular parent units have been placed under the responsibility of ASC is fully upgraded, while the other half as a workshop for the transport unit in the ASC. LAD units involved are as follows:
a. 1 Light Aid Detachment (LAD Infantry Brigade Federation (Fed Inf BDE) (REME) to be a Fed Light Inf BDE Wksp (ASC).
b. 2 LAD Fed Inf BDE (REME) to be 2 Fed Wksp Light Inf BDE (ASC).
c. LAD Federation Armoured Car Regiment (FACR) to Light FACR Wksp (ASC).
d. LAD 51 Field Engineer Regiment (Fd Engr Regt) to Light Wksp 1 Transport Company (TPT Coy) (ASC).
e. LAD 29 Coy Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) to LAD 2 TPT Coy (ASC).
f. LAD 52 Coy RASC into Light Wksp 3 Tpt Coy (ASC)
With the establishment of the Navy and Air Force, JLJ has expanded services to help all three branches of service by land, sea and air. Accordingly, the ASC has changed its name to the Armed Forces Maintenance Corps (AFMC) in July 1958. The organization is composed of Ordnans Branch, Supply and Transport and the Workshop, while his government headquarters in Rifle Range Road (now known as the Jalan Padang Tembak). This restructuring resulted Light Workshop belonging transport units while under the previous ASC changed its name to the LAD. At this branch of the workshop was still ruled by Lt Col Tom Moore, REME, until April 1960. While the branch is ruled by a Lt Col Girdlestone, REME, the location of the headquarters of his government have been transferred from Rifle Range Road to Batu Kentonmen and the name was changed to Headquarters of Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (HQ FEME). FEME HQ Chief is currently known as Commander AFMC Workshop. On August 8, 1963, AFMC has been dissolved and the functions of the service inside the services, supplies, and electrical and mechanical engineering have been separated. In April 1964, Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps, officially established FEME while HQ is known as the Headquarters of Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (HQ memes) or the headquarters of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Malaysia (JLJM). JLJM Chief at the time of the dissolution of AFMC is Lt Col JR Dickinson, and he is also certified as the first Director JLJ from the date of service JLJ separated from other services within the AFMC is on August 8, 1963. However, the date of establishment of the Corps together JLJ Service Corps and the Corps Ordnans been certified on July 15, 1957 on the establishment of the ASC in the Federal Army. Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Corps were then established which acts to perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment under the responsibility of the Armed Forces.
After the Establishment of Malaysia and Confrontation
With the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 and the threat of confrontation between Malaysia and Indonesia, need help and the responsibilities have been expanded to include Sabah and Sarawak. Consequently, four new workshops have been established, 2 units in the peninsula, one in Sabah and one in Sarawak. 5 Wksp established at FEME School, Batu Kentonmen on March 15, 1964, led by Major Idrus bin Abdul Rahman. This unit was later transferred to the Jubilee Hall Padungan Road, Kuching on 28 April 1964 with a detachment in Tawau, Sabah. On March 2, 1965, 5 Wksp headquarters was moved to Camp Tanjung Batu, Tawau, leaving a detachment at the Central Road, Kuching, which later became the nucleus of 6 Wksp.
On 16 September 1964, BDE LAD Singapore Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, established in the Beach Road in 1958 has changed its name to the 4th Wksp FEME (AFMC). After Singapore out of Malaysia in 1965, 4 Wksp FEME (AFMC) has been transferred to Camp Majidee Barrack, Johor Bahru. After the end of British rule on May 2, 1970, 4 Wksp FEME (AFMC) has been transferred to Camp Terendak, Malacca, while 3 Wksp KJLJ established on January 1, 1965 in 2 Wksp JLJ Taiping.
Overall, the establishment of the Corps JLJ also lead to a further increase organizational model REME in Commonwealth countries. The REME family spirit that they left behind remains in the minds of the members of the Corps JLJ till now. Many historic relics which remain to date such as the workshop building at Salerno Line Camp, Taiping, Batu Kentonmen Camp, Kuala Lumpur and the Terendak Camp in Malacca. They not only left the infrastructure of the Federal Army but also to train military and civilian personnel as well as the technicians who specialize in various trades required by the corps and handed down until today. Something very important here is the relationship between the Corps, REME and Royal JLJ that must be nurtured and maintained. As stated by Brig Gen Kenneth BB, REME:
"A close and friendly association remains between the two Corps and many will look back with nostalgia to theirs experiences in the early days of the formation of the Eme Corps of the Malaysian Army. The Malaysian EME was born, fostered and organised by the mother Corps and now stands in its own right; a competent engineering Corps and a credit to its officers and NCOs, many of whom received their original training and service experience with REME. The Malaysian Eme was born, fostered and organized by the mother Corps and now stands in its own right, a competent engineer Corps and a credit to its Officers and NCOs, many of whom received THEIR original training and service experience with REME. "
Following the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ismail Nasharuddin Shah, son of the late Al-Sultan Zainal Abidin to give Royal Assent and the Alliance Affiliation to the relationship between the Corps, REME and JLJ in March 1968, related correspondence from Representative Colonel Commandant REME, Major General Scott to the Chairman of the Corps MF JLJ then Lt Col Hj Idrus bin Abdul Rahman on Apr 18, 1968 was welcome good relations on both sides reads:
"I have been informed that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty the Malaysian Yang Di-Pertuan Agong have been graciously pleased to give their consent to an Alliance between the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and The Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. "That I have been informed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan of Malaysian General have been graciously pleased to give THEIR consent to an Alliance Between the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As Representative Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I write to say how pleased we in REME are that this Alliance has been established. As Representative Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I write to say how pleased we are in REME that this Alliance has been established. There has been a close and friendly relationship between our two Corps for a long time, and I am quite sure that this new affiliation will strengthen the ties between us to our mutual benefit in the years to come. There has been a close and friendly relationship between our two Corps for a long time, and I am quite sure that this new affiliation will strengthen the ties Between us to our mutual benefit in the years to come. "
JLJ Corp Chairman, Lt Col Hj Idrus bin Abdul Rahman was replying a letter from the Representative Colonel Commandant REME through a letter dated May 9, 1968 in the hope that a new chapter was opened to strengthen both parties and more successful. The letter reads:
"Thank you very much for your letter dated 18th Apr1968 and the good tidings on the Alliance between the Corps of Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As chairman of the Corps Committee of the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I wish to express the hope that this affiliation will be a success and open up a new as well as improved relationship between our two Corps. As chairman of the Corps Committee of the Malaysian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, I wish to express the hope that this affiliation will be a success and open up a new relationship as well as improved between our two Corps. "
Now at the age of 50 years of its inception, the Corps of Royal JLJ continue to grow and has a Center Workshop, 4 Division Workshop, Workshop, 11 Brigade, 10 Regiment and a detachment Assistance Workshop for Small (DBK) in Army troops as well as members responsible for the maintenance of the Army Air Force aircraft. JLJ Corps also awarded the title Royal on June 7, 1997, and received His Royal Highness Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Jaafar, son of Al-late Tuanku Abdul Rahman as the President of the Corps Colonel. Through a strong foundation that has been designed, nurtured and implemented, and the foresight of the leaders of the past since its inception, the Royal Corps JLJ has managed to overcome all challenges and obstacles and achieve excellence in various fields. With the achievements and developments that occur, JLJ Royal Corps will continue to provide effective service and excellent JLJ; past, now and forever to the Army.
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