Operation Termite

Operation Termite was a British-led joint military operation conducted from July to August 1954 during the Malayan Emergency. It took place simultaneously in the Kinta Valley and the Raia Valley, both located in Perak, roughly 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of Ipoh city. The operation aimed to eliminate communist strongholds established by the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) in these areas.

As the largest military operation of the Emergency, it involved extensive coordination between air and ground forces. Around 50 aircraft and five battalions of troops were mobilised to launch simultaneous attacks on communist camps in both valleys. While the number of enemy casualties was relatively low, the operation successfully destroyed many camps and logistical facilities, significantly disrupting the communist presence in the region.