Touching tribute to Tanduo fallen heroes marks Sabah Warriors Day celebration
KOTA KINABALU (July 31): A touching tribute to the country's fallen heroes in the 2013 Tanduo incursion marked the State-level 2025 Warriors Day celebration at the State Police Headquarters in Kepayan on Thursday.
The celebration was graced by Head of State Tun Musa Aman accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor.
The ceremony began with the inspection of guard-of-honour by Tun Musa followed by the hoisting of the national and state flags, the Last Post and observation of a 30-second prayer for the fallen warriors.
Tun Musa and the Chief Minister accompanied by Sabah Commissioner of Police Datuk Jauteh Dikun later visited the Sabah Police Museum and armed forces exhibition booths.
Warriors Day is observed annually on July 31 to honour the service and sacrifices of Malaysia's security forces in safeguarding national peace and sovereignty.
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