Remembering Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13’s fight for independence
KUCHING: Independence fighter Rosli Dhobi’s spirit and courage to uphold religion and race should be sown among today’s generation. According to the deputy chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation Charitable Trust (AKYBMS), Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais, Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13 were a symbol of courage in defending the homeland and […]
Programme to commemorate struggles of independence fighters lauded
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation Charitable Trust (AKYBMS) has been organising several programmes to commemorate the struggles of independence fighter Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13. Among the programmes were the ‘SAMAhaul Ke-72 Rosli Dhobi dan Rukun 13’ at the AKYBMS surau here on Wednesday (March 2). During the ceremony, […]
The execution of Rosli Dhoby retold
In the early morning hours of Mar 2, 1950, an unusual silence fell on Kuching Central Prison. Even the execution chamber was silent. On this day, the prison, built in 1882, was to witness the first execution of a Sarawakian by the British. The main building of the prison was once used by Rajah James […]
Monument for Rosli Dhoby
SIBU: A monument to honour the sacrifices and contributions of local independence hero, Rosli Dhoby, will be built here. Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said Rosli, who a local, was instrumental in fighting for Sarawak’s independence. “Initially Sibu Town Square was proposed as the location. I had a meeting and […]
