One-off allowance for medal recipients mooted
KUCHING: The Rangers Corps Veterans Association (PVTKR) has proposed for a one-off allowance to given for veterans who are recipients of Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM). The association’s president Mohd Melintang Abdullah said the medal is a recognition given to all military personnel who served in the Armed Forces. “Those who received the PJM also contributed […]
Veterans grateful plight raised in Parliament
KUCHING: The Rangers Corps Veterans Association (PVTKR) has applauded Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie for raising the issues of veterans’ pension rates and the allowance for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) recipients in Parliament. A delegation from the association paid a visit to the Sri Aman service centre here yesterday and had […]
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 […]
