Commemorative ceremony for hero of 1962 Rebellion
By Ariffin Bakar

Commissioner of RBPF pours the 'Air Asah-asahan' at the Rangas Islamic Cemetery in Bandar Seri Begawan, January 24, 2003 

The Commissioner of Royal Brunei Police Force, Dato Paduka Seri Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Johan, attended a recital of Surah Yaasin, Tahlil and Doa Arwah Ceremony Friday, held at the Rangas Islamic Cemetery in Bandar Seri Begawan. The ceremony was held in to commemorate Private 179 Selasa bin Othman and his courageous sacrifice during the 1962 Rebellion.

Present at the ceremony were the Police Directors, Supervisors, and Commanding officers as well as family members of the deceased.

After the recital, the Police Commissioner proceeded to pour the 'Air Asah-asahan' (scented water) on the grave, led by the widow and the three children of Private 179 Selasa.

The ceremony was part of an annual project organised by the Royal Brunei Police Force in commemorating the four heroic warriors who defended the peace and security of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam.

Courtesy of Sunday Bulletin