Monument To Fallen Warriors
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - A national monument to remember those who had fought and fell during the 1962 rebellion has been suggested by some people who fought alongside them in protecting the sovereignty of the nation and the ruler.

They said in Temburong such a monument has been standing for a while to remember seven warriors who died protecting the district.

Those who died included the Temburong District Officer at that time Pg Besar Pg Kulla, policemen Sgt 20 Pg Alli Pg Ghani and PC 173 Chin Tong Sang, Mohammad Hassan bin Maun (the brother of the then Brunei Chief Minister Dato Seri PadukaHaji Marsal bin Maun), Sabli binAmpuan Judah, Abdul Hamid bin Ahmad and Abdul Ghani bin Abdullah.

The Temburong monument symbolises the loyalty, sacrifice and co-operation of these seven people.

It also portrays the seven qualities of patriotic citizens courage, leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, unity and vigilance. "We felt the label on the monument needs to be changed and if possible the area spruced up so it can be identified as a national heritage,"-they said.

They also hoped a building will also be constructed for visitors to learn more about the 1962 rebellion and the seven people who died in the district.

"The description of the seven people should be made available to recognise and honour those who gave up their lives in the cause for peace, freedom and sovereignty of the nation and its ruler," they said.

They added the families of the seven warriors should also be given priority in areas such as housing and education. Some people hoped for the deceased Muslims to be presented with tahlil and doa arwah especially during this Ramadhan. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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