A Malaysian Hero
January 4th, 2013 at 1:39Taken from : Wikipedia
We see the passing of a Malaysian hero who fought for freedom for Malaysia. He hailed from Julau and is the source of the famous Iban war cry of “Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban”. I wish to take this opportunity to convey my deep heart felt condolences to his family and may he rest in peace. For with such bravery he has given us our peace.
PW 1 Temenggong Datuk Kanang anak Langkau, SP, PGB, PGBK (Rt) (1945 – January 3, 2013)
He was a Malaysian hero and soldier from the Iban Dayak community in Sarawak. He was in the Royal Ranger Regiment and Regimental Sergeant Major of 8 Renjer (8th Rangers) of the Malaysian Army. He was awarded the Panglima Gagah Berani and Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa medals from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah on 3 June 1981.
Kanang anak Langkau was born on 1945 in Julau, Sarawak. He joined the service with the Sarawak Rangers, then part of the British Army, as an Iban Tracker on 21 April 1962. He was absorbed into the Malaysian Rangers when Malaysia was proclaimed on 16 September 1963. He left the service after 21 years of service as a First Warrant Officer.Kanang anak Langkau deeds
Following the death of one soldier in the Tanah Hitam, Perak to communists on 8 February 1980, the Unit Combat Intelligence Platoon of 8th Battalion Royal Rangers under the leadership of Kanang anak Langkau was tasked to seek and destroy the group of communists. They tracked the enemy over 11 days on terrain familiar to the enemy. On the evening 19 February 1980 at around 1500 hours his platoon managed to estimate the location of the enemies, who were close by. Their initial estimate of the enemy’s location proved incorrect when they found a communications cord connecting the sentry outpost to the main force and the platoon was well inside the enemy’s perimeter. Cord such as this one is usually connected to a bush or empty cans so that a sentry could use it to alert the main guerilla force. They had unknowingly penetrated the enemy’s perimeter.
Kanang, 8 metres from the enemy sentry position, launched an attack to his right flank. It then became apparent from the enemy return fire that the main force was to the left. They assaulted the left and routed the enemy taking one casualty and killing five communists. One soldier was seriously wounded and Kanang himself took three rounds but survived and eventually returned to active duty. His bravery was shown during the battle, when he shouts the legendary battle cry; Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban!, which means “As long as I live, I shall fight!”, in Iban, which is also the Royal Ranger Regiment motto.[citation needed]
On 15 April 2009, he made headlines after rescuing a baby orang utan from captivity with his friend, Tay Choon Yong. The baby orang utan was being handed to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre.[1] He is currently as a Temenggong (Paramount Chief) of Iban people in Sri Aman, where he currently resides.
On 24 September 2011, he was conferred the ‘Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang’ (PGBK) (English: Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak), with the title of ‘Datuk’ by the Governor of Sarawak, in conjunction with Head of State 90th Birthday.
Death and Legacy
On 3rd January 2013, he collapsed while watching television at home in Sg Apong after complaining of chest pains, and immediately rushed to the Sarawak General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at the age of 68.[2][3]
He was one of only a few number of people ever conferred the “Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa” and “Pingat Gagah Berani” whilst still alive. According to the Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, he will be given a national burial. A wake ceremony will be held at Kuching Civic Centre on January 4th 2013, and he will be interred at Warrior’s Cemetery, Jalan Budaya at Sunday.
January 4th, 2013 at 1:48 am
If there a movie about Kanang Anak Langkau, make sure its a good movie and true history. RIP Kanang Anak Langkau.
January 4th, 2013 at 5:39 am
How Kanang Anak Langkau joined Sarawak Ranger on 21 Apr 62 tell us little bit about Sarawak history, Malaysia history and MA1963.
January 5th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Kaban,
Sinu ga ati lebuh ti ngenang bala sida ti dikumbai kitai RAJA BERANI. Maioh sida udah parai maia bejalai ka pengawa ti ‘beburung ka nyawa diri empu’ Maioh sida ti agi idup tang nesal dalam ati laban nadai agi menua,nadai agi tanah maioh kena ambi kompeni balak,kompeni sawit enggau kompeni kayu kertas.
Nadai reti udah berambun ka nyawa tang abis tanah NADAI alai ngidup kadiri.’The sacrife had become FUTILE’.
January 6th, 2013 at 10:23 am
Glad to know that dayaks were/ are famous for heroic acts defending the state and nation from communist threats. Unfortunately, very rare cases of these warriors come forward to the front defend NCR land grabs by taib led govt.
Something is not right somewhere in our dayak community.
January 6th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
The Statement by Raja Buban “Sarawak was merdeka through formation of Malaysia in 1963″, now, what is that independent day on 22nd July 1963?
No wonder Sarawak is the 13th State in the Federation of Malaysia, because our MASTER
January 6th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
correction.
The Statements made by Raja Buban, “Sarawak was merdeka through formation of Malaysia in 1963?, now, what is that independent day on 22nd July 1963?
No wonder Sarawak is the 13th State in the Federation of Malaysia, because our MASTER is Malaya, all the brave Sarawakian especially the DAYAK sacrifice their life for Malaya, what did Dayak get in return?
January 6th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
The Raja Berani with the like of the late TD Kanang AK Langkau must exist in this present context to fight the land grabbers and those who undermine our rights and integrity. In this land of Hornbill. TABIK PAHLAWAN !!!
Auld Lang Syne,
Mejar Engkerawai.
January 7th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Kaban,
Our Dayak heroes sacrificed their lives to save Malaya.Without them there could have been NO Malaya. But what have they got in return ??? Only lavish FUNERALS…poor DAYAKS!!!
January 8th, 2013 at 7:21 am
Pengajar,
WE need to CHANGE our destiny, the destitue the opressed, marginalied group like US must be forced to learn in a hard way and of course be serious in wanting CHANGE to happen to our country and dayak in particular. Transformation or Reformation, its a matter of choice. The problem is how to educate the voters. If they can be confined like school students then it will be an easy task to influence to vote for the right government which is free of corruption and rampant abuses of power..
It’s sad to note that teachers nowadays have to bear the brunt of inconsistency in the education policy and more teachers are having mental breakdown due to the ever challenging conditions coupled with the attitude and truancy among students,. its alarming!! So teachers got burnt-out. They should not opt for 60 yrs retirement. AM I RIGHT cikgu?
DO GOOD FOR WE SHALL BE REMEMBERED…..like Raja Berani PGB?
January 8th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Kaban,
Only those teachers who are still working would know the ‘teaching environment’ and the other challenges they have to face under the ever changing JPN policies.
January 8th, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Kanag sb awarded Tun.
January 9th, 2013 at 8:47 am
“Peda nuan pemati Kanang, dipebasaka perintah BN lebih ari pemati Tun Jugah & King.” Ko Bunyau nanya Mujap lebuh seduai nemuai enggau bala maioh ngabas niang Kanang ba Dewan Suarah Kuching.
“Kati enda deh unggal Bunyau, nya kena Najib ngambi ati bangsa Dayak enggau bekas tentera awak ke nyukung BN. Tu meh maia Najib bejako pasal bekas polis & tentera ke maioh nyukung PR?” Ko Mujap nyaut.
“Politik magang.” Ko Bunyau nyaut.
Udah nya seduai lari ke tisi.
January 9th, 2013 at 11:15 am
IA and all,
Do you believe that the Dayaks still can be bought with all the gimmicks like honoring a Dayak Hero like TD Kanang during his funeral plus BR1M, Smart Phone rebates etc.etc. ? Vote buying tactics eh ?
I believe that PRU 13 will bring about a lot of UNEXPECTED results and would show the changing trend among the rural mindsets.Well it is just my belief, but I hope that I am correct.
January 9th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Should or will Kanang be awarded TanSri or Tun?
January 9th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
I would like to be proven wrong concerning the effect of the BN sweet gimmicks on the rural Iban.
Time and again, we have seen and heard that even simple promise will work a world of wonders for the BN candidates.
What more to say the delivery of simple tangible items! BRIM is also equally effective as the poor will welcome the “bonus” for being loyal to the BN government.
Little do they know that the BN govt is merely redistributing the public funds.
But when we want to explain the real situation to them, they would have no hesitation to slam the entrance door closed. They would not want to be bothered even to let their ears hear or their eyes see what we have to say.
People of other communities have laughed at the Ibans for being so easily subject to the brainwashing mechanism of the BN.
Cheers…
January 10th, 2013 at 1:53 am
Datuk Kanang deserves the honour accorded to him. In fact, I believe a posthumous award of a “Tan Sri” is more deserving for him. He is a Dayak in “heart-and-spirit.” He makes us proud to be a Dayak. I cannot say the same for some other Dayak Tan Sri.
Some compared Datuk Kanang’s honour to Tun Jugah. I was too young to remember, but they are two different times and occasions.
Nevertheless, I feel the occasion now is to publicly show acts of inclusion for Sarawak and Sabah natives. PM Najib and his BN colleagues are in a mad rush to:
• implement promised projects,
• repair derelict schools,
• bulldozed dozen of locations for non-existent roads.
BN is doing all it can on every visible deliveries. BN is on a guilt-trip for its failures to elevate Sarawak to be at par with Malaya. At the same time, BN is also feeling the repercussion and side-effects for its 49 years of neglect among Sarawak and Sabah non-muslim Bumiputera. Minus the older generation, BN is NOT enjoying similar support as it had in the past. In fact, BN is looking at the ghost of its past arrogance. Another 5 years, BN will be history in Sarawak.
Knowing we are Dayaks in heart and spirit with the late Datuk Kanang, BN administration is doing all it can to accord proper honour.
January 10th, 2013 at 4:49 am
Kanang would be a general if he is ….?
January 10th, 2013 at 4:52 am
Half of Sarawak state budget ie about 11 billions is absorbed into blackhole?
January 10th, 2013 at 4:56 am
BN seems to know that its time is running out.
So clink to power while still can by using its simple majority win to the end.
Spend all money available.
Increase debt to the maximum.
Give all projects to all cronies to get their votes.
Let PR govt deal with it later, perhaps….
January 10th, 2013 at 4:58 am
Perhaps gatherings by Dayaks will invoke pride and courage among Dayaks once again, won’t it?
January 10th, 2013 at 11:10 am
JS@kbn
Believe in oneself, as responsible Dayak race, we can make things happen overnight by striking the right note. Be sure of our level of confidence by the twist of event that happen in the country. So spreading the wisdom and educating the naive rural voters is our main priority. I’m ashamed of the Fixed-deposit labeled at us Sarawakians, it must be denied at all cost for the coming GE13. Year of the snake will strike with deadly venom. So watch out….taik manok!!!
January 10th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Kami duai Bunyau baru pulai ari Melikin tempat tanah ke ditaan ka sida Baru ketegal deka diambi Tabung Haji ngena kompani China. Nemuai ngagai bala bakih meda pengeras sida ngetan ka menoa lalu ngenggaika BN.
Enti nitih ka iya, dia meh bala PR patut kering, agi ga menyadi Ali empu ke bebini enggau orang dia. Tak kah PR ke ngering ka menoa nya dia.
Udah nya kami duai Bunyau enggau Snowdan makai begerumu tahun baru 2013 ba Balai Ringin. Akai rai nadai utai ngemalatnya jako mensia maioh deka nyukong Snowdan, segenat dewan.
Aku jangka, Iban bukai pan enda meh tentu jauh ari Iban Melikin. Agi ga ba tempat bukai nadai tentu isu ke angat baka di Melikin endor ngempas ka ati pedis meda BN.
Ke bendar kitai Iban agi jauh bejalai ngagai utai ke dikumbai orang Political Matured. Kemaioh agi bala Iban ke ngundi, Dia Dulang Penuh Dia Jani Makai.
February 10th, 2013 at 2:52 am
NYA meh kitai iban enda ulih mansang .Ngaga siti jalai seribu iko ti nagang,Tang kitai endaberunding bakani cara ngiga duit kena ngemansang ka menoa.DIgaga ka rumah ngayah ngerebah ka pun pisang.BAkani .Bakani agi kena ngemansang ka kitai dayak.Ngambi ka pandak agi jako.MINTA GAGA KA DUKU NADAI NYEDIA KA PUTAN, MINTA TANAM KA PADI TANG NADAI NYEDIA KA TEGALANLSema jako baka buah riian laban dalam iya manis nya kebuah duri iya tajam .Tang anang saru baka meda buah pauh taja kulit iya alus nya nanda ka isi iya masam.Sama sama bepikirmeh kitai.
February 10th, 2013 at 3:09 am
ENTI KITAI TEPEDA KA ORANG BAKA RIMAU DUDUK ATAS KERUSI NYA KA TANDA BISI NAGA UDAH NGANTI BAROH TITI.