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Iban warrior’s quiet courage shaped Sarawak’s fight for freedom

today8 December 2024

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IN the heart of the dense jungles of Sarawak, where the air is thick with the whispers of the past, a young Iban warrior lay in wait, ears straining for the faintest sound of approaching danger. Jenggut Anak Atan, only 14 years old at the time, was no stranger to the jungle’s perils — its venomous snakes, crawling leeches and the constant threat of enemy patrols.

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Written by: Gary Lit Ying Loong


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