Simple, humble late Awang
KUCHING: The late Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng was a very simple and humble person during his lifetime, said Rangers Corp Veteran Association (PVTKR) vice president Lt Col Fabian Wong Boon Soon. “He does not show off and you hardly see him in luxury,” he said halfway with teary eyes while reminiscing about the late Awang. […]
Awang’s family thanks state govt, veterans
KUCHING: The late Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng’s family is grateful to the state government and veterans for handing his funeral arrangements. One of his sons, Panggau Awang, told New Sarawak Tribune, “On behalf of our family, we would like to say thank you to the state government and the veterans. “Without them, my father’s funeral […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
