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The Star
18 hours ago
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- The Star
Still looking for closure
Deadly day: Rescue personnel surrounding the wreckage of the aircraft that went down on June 6, 1976, in Kota Kinabalu, killing Sabah's top politicians. — Filepic/The Star ON Friday, Sabahans commemorated one of the most pivotal moments in their state's history, which occurred 49 years ago. The Double Six Tragedy claimed the lives of then Chief Minister, Tun Fuad Stephens, and several key state ministers when the GAF N-22B Nomad aircraft they were on crashed in Sem-bulan, Kota Kinabalu, on June 6, 1976. Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only
Daily Express
3 days ago
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- Daily Express
Double Six Tragedy remembered on 49th anniversary
Published on: Friday, June 06, 2025 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
28-05-2025
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- The Star
NGO renews push to include 'Double Six' tragedy in Sabah's history lessons
KOTA KINABALU: NGO Sunduvan Sabah plans to meet the Sabah Education director to discuss ways of incorporating the "Double Six" tragedy into the state's history curriculum. Its chairman Aloysius Danim Siap said the June 6, 1976 plane crash that claimed the lives of key state leaders should be properly recognised as a turning point in Sabah's history. 'By including the Double Six tragedy in the syllabus, we ensure future generations remember and learn from it,' he said here on Wednesday (May 28), reiterating a call he made last year as the anniversary of the incident approached. ALSO READ: Double Six Tragedy should be in History textbook Siap said the NGO will also publish a book with verified historical records, testimonies from the victims' families, and analysis of the social and political impact of the crash. 'The book is intended to serve as an educational reference and to support broader public awareness,' he said. He also invited the public to attend the Double Six Memorial Ceremony at the Double Six Memorial Park in Sembulan at 9am on June 6, and wear black as a mark of respect. The crash involved a GAF Nomad aircraft that went down near Sembulan shortly before landing, killing all 11 people on board. ALSO READ: 'Double Six' tragedy: Memorial needs a proper monument, says Kitingan The victims included then chief minister Tun Mohd Fuad Stephens, his eldest son Johari, state finance minister Datuk Salleh Sulong, local government minister Datuk Peter Mojuntin, communications and works minister Datuk Chong Thien Vun, and assistant minister to the chief minister Datuk Darius Binion. Also on board were state economic planning unit director Dr Syed Hussein Wafa; Ishak Atan, the private secretary to then-finance minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, and Koperal Mohd Said, a bodyguard. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Gandhi J. Nathan with first officer Soejono as co-pilot.
