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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 […]

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 […]

Late Awang Raweng laid to rest

By Clement Erik Wong & Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: National hero Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng was laid to rest at the Heroes Memorial cemetery, Jalan Taman Budaya here on Monday (Sept 21). A former member of the elite Iban trackers during the British colonial rule, he died at the age of 104 last Friday (Sept […]

A great loss, say ministers, veterans

KUCHING: A feeling of sadness hung in the air when the remains of the last ‘Bujang Berani’ Datuk Awang Raweng arrived at Kuching Civic Centre here Sunday afternoon (Sept 20) for the final tribute ceremony. The tributes quickly poured in for the late Iban tracker, with ministers and veterans who were present describing Awang’s death […]

A brave, fearless fighter

By Nia Natasha KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion today described the late Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng as a brave and fearless fighter, who risked his own safety for the sake of his colleagues and the nation. “This is one of the most important qualities that he had — the selflessness and fearless determination […]

Over 100 attend prayer service for war hero

By Clement Erik Wong & Voon Yih Boon KUCHING: Families, friends and acquaintances of the late Datuk (Sgt) Awang Raweng gathered to attend a prayer service for the passing of the heroic Iban tracker on Sunday. The prayer service was held at Kuching Civic Centre where Awang’s remains lay-in-state since earlier that day. Leading the […]

Remember our heroes

KUCHING: The final tribute ceremony for the late Datuk Awang Raweng, the nation’s sole recipient of the George Cross medal, witnessed many more dignitaries present to pay their last respects. Despite their busy schedules, many allocated time to pay tribute to the national hero at Kuching Civic Centre here on Sunday. Datuk Seri Dr Sim […]

‘He will always be remembered as a hero’

KUCHING: The sacrifices and services of the former scout with the 10th Platoon, D Company, First Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment, Datuk Sgt (Rtd) Awang Raweng will not be forgotten, said Perim (Persatuan Veteran India Angkatan Tentera Malaysia) Sarawak advisor, Col Ratnam. He said that the late Awang was highly respected for his exploits against […]

Recognise hero’s contributions, Putrajaya told

KUCHING: The federal government is urged to recognise the sacrifices and contributions of Iban war hero and George Cross recipient Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng to the nation. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said the bravery of the Nanga Skrang native was recognised by the state government, by honouring him with a […]

‘Anak Sarawak has long been helping Malaya’

KUCHING: The late Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng’s contribution and sacrifices during the emergency period against the communists in 1951 proved that ‘anak Sarawak’ (Sarawakians) had been helping Malaya even before the formation of Malaysia. Former Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang said the late Awang was among Sarawakians who did not […]