Too Chee Chew
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Too Chee Chew (杜志超 M.B.E. (31 March 1920 – 19 April 1992), better known as C. C. Too, was a major exponent of psychological warfare in Malaysia.
Quick Facts Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dr.Too Chee Chew MBE JMN PSM, Nickname(s) ...
Too Chee Chew MBE JMN PSM | |
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Nickname(s) | C. C. Too |
Born | (1920-03-31)31 March 1920 |
Died | 19 April 1992(1992-04-19) (aged 72) |
Allegiance | Malaysia |
Years of service | 1951–83 |
Rank | Head of the Psychological Warfare Section |
Awards | - Member of the Order of the British Empire - Panglima Setia Mahkota |
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Quick Facts Chinese name, Traditional Chinese ...
Too Chee Chew | |
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Chinese name | |
Traditional Chinese | 杜志超 |
Simplified Chinese | 杜志超 |
Hanyu Pinyin | Dù Zhìchāo |
Jyutping | Dou6 Zi3 Ciu1 |
Hokkien POJ | Tō͘ Chì-chhiau |
Tâi-lô | Tōo Tsì-tshiau |
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Too was the first local to head the Psychological Warfare Section, from 1956 till his retirement in 1983. Too was responsible for crafting British and Malayan policy during negotiations with Malayan Communist Party (MCP) leaders and encouraging the support of controversial government policies such as the Briggs Plan during the Malayan Emergency.