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, […]
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 […]
The King, Frankie and I
The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright In 1977, I was sent from Kuala Lumpur to Seremban to become the staff correspondent for New Straits Times. It must have been NST adviser Tan Sri Samad Ismail’s idea when he […]
KWB’s general manager passes away
KUCHING: It was heartbreaking news to those who personally knew Mohamad Sabari Shakeran, the Kuching Water Board (KWB) general manager who passed away on Monday night (July 6). Sources confirmed that he passed away at the age of 56 in Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) around 9.30pm. It is believed that Sabari collapsed suddenly when he […]
State funeral for SP hero
MIRI: Decorated war hero Sub-Inspector (Rtd) Ngalinuh Bala, who died late Tuesday, will be accorded a state funeral tomorrow, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail confirmed. The late Ngalinuh, a Kelabit, died at Miri Hospital at the age of 79. He leaves behind a wife, five children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He will […]
Abang Johari leads tribute to senior journalist
KUCHING: Several leaders in the state and non-governmental organisation (NGO) paid tribute to New Sarawak Tribune deputy executive editor Jimmy Adit who passed away, apparently due to heart attack last Monday. Among them was Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who have conveyed his condolences to the family. Abang Johari’s message was shared […]