Mokhtaruddin Lasso

Mokhtaruddin Lasso was a former anti-Japanese rebel during the World War II and later became one of the founder of Parti Kebangsaan Melayu Malaya PKMM (Malay Nationalist Party).

During the declaration day of PKMM policies, 30 November 1945, he revealed 8 resolutions which was considered influenced by the Communist Party of Malaya by the British colonists. Furthermore, PKMM's anti-UMNO and anti-British movement and activities were worried by the British. Due to this, the British refused Parti Kebangsaan Melayu Malaya's registration under the Malayan's establishment law. Later, Mokhtaruddin, along with few other anti-British leaders were imprisoned.