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Queen Elizabeth II, British govt offer condolences

By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the government of the United Kingdom, represented by Group Captain Simon Hindmarsh, paid their last respects to Datuk Awang Raweng. “Once we heard of Awang’s passing, it became the utmost priority for me to get away from the Peninsular to pay […]

‘We lose a great Iban warrior’

KUCHING: Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis described the passing of Datuk Awang Raweng as a great loss to the nation, the state and the Iban community especially. “We have lost a great Iban warrior who is the country’s sole recipient of George Cross medal. “The medal is the second highest bravery recognition […]

Looking back at a hero’s life

SIMANGGANG: The demise of ‘Bujang Berani’ Datuk (Sergeant) Awang Raweng is a great loss for the country. Awang was the only Malaysian to be awarded the George Cross medal by the British government for his bravery against communists insurgents in 1951. While the aura of the 57th Malaysia Day celebration is still in the air, […]

George Cross recipient passes away

PASSING OF A HERO KUCHING: The nation’s sole recipient of the George Cross medal, Datuk Dr Awang Raweng, has passed away at his son’s residence in Sri Aman around 2.15pm today (Sept 18). He was 91 years old at the time of his death. According to a statement issued by the family, the body of […]

Remembering George Cross recipient’s sacrifices

Former scout with the 10th Platoon, D Company, First Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment, Sgt (Rtd) Datuk Awang Raweng, who is highly respected for his exploits against communist terrorists in the 1950s, is now older and unable to communicate well. In fact, over the past four years, the Nanga Skrang Iban, has spent most of […]