Double Six Tragedy remembered on 49th anniversary
Published on: Fri, Jun 06, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Ellron and other attendees at the ceremony. - Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The 49th anniversary of the Double Six Tragedy was solemnly observed at the Double Six Monument on Friday, honouring the 11 lives lost, including Sabah's first Chief Minister, the late Tun Fuad Stephens. The ceremony, hosted by the City Hall (DBKK), included a wreath-laying ceremony and a moment of silence, attended by state leaders, officials, victims' families, and members of the public.
Advertisement State Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ellron Angin officiated the event on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey G Kitingan, joined by DBKK Director General Lifred Wong. Among those present were Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, Datuk Richard Yong We Kong, Datuk Peto Galim, and Datuk Tan Lee Fatt. The June 6, 1976 tragedy, in which a Nomad aircraft crashed off Kampung Sembulan after departing from Labuan, claimed the lives of several of Sabah's top leaders. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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