Brayan – the unsung hero
BY NURULDAYANA RAFIEE KUCHING: Alfred Brayan Tangkong may be a stranger to most people especially the younger generation as his name is almost never mentioned as a national hero who defended Sarawak from the communist threat. This unsung hero, who was born on Dec 31, 1936, at Rumah Panjang Skra, Sri Aman, is the former […]
CM, state dignitaries pay last respects to national hero
By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg paid his last respects to national hero Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng, who passed away last Friday, at the Kuching Civic Centre here on Monday (Sept 21). Abang Johari arrived at 9.30am, accompanied by other state dignitaries, including Deputy Chief […]
Epitome of bravery lost
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has described the late Datuk Awang Raweng as one of Sarawak’s finest soldiers. “He was the epitome of sheer dedication to duty and responsibility blended with uncommon valour. “All Sarawakians and in particular the Dayak community will deeply mourn his passing but he will be remembered […]
Minus one in the world of the fearless
KUCHING: The passing of the late Datuk Awang Raweng GC has left a vacuum in the world of the fearless. His demise emptied the hall of bravery among the defenders of Malaysian security, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He noted that the late Awang’s contributions are one […]
‘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 […]
Last respects tomorrow onwards
DEPARTED NATIONAL HERO KUCHING: Members of the public are welcome to pay their last respects to departed national hero, the late Datuk Awang Raweng, at Kuching Civic Centre from tomorrow onwards. The 91-year-old passed away around 2.15pm last Friday at his son’s residence at Taman Padri, Sri Aman. Tomorrow (Sunday), the body of the deceased […]
Widow keeps memories of policeman alive
KOTA SAMARAHAN: At first glance, there seems to be nothing special about the fermented fish sold by 42-year-old Jabah Mingku Voon. However, the story behind this is inspiring. Jabah is the widow of national hero, DSP Michael Padel, who was killed in a terrorist ambush at Kampung Simunul, Semporna in Sabah on March 2, 2013. […]
