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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Families urge government to mark Double Six tragedy with foundation
KOTA KINABALU: Family members have called on the government to properly recognise the Double Six tragedy, urging the creation of a foundation to support the education of those affected, as the incident marks its 49th anniversary today. One of the family members, Datuk Donald Mojuntin, said the federal government could establish a fund dedicated to the families of the 11 victims. "For us, as representatives of the victims' families, recognition can come in many forms," he said. "And I believe through a foundation, we can help the victims' families' children with their education and other matters. "This is the way forward," Donald said. The crash occurred on June 6, 1976, when a GAF Nomad aircraft carrying members of Sabah's top leadership went down while attempting to land at Kota Kinabalu Airport. All 11 people on board were killed, including the then Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Fuad Stephens, Finance Minister Datuk Salleh Sulong, and several senior state officials. The incident reshaped Sabah's leadership and, nearly five decades on, remains a painful memory with questions still unanswered. Donald also hoped the air disaster would be formally acknowledged as part of the nation's history. "Even though this is a dark chapter in Sabah's history, it should still be included in history books, just like other incidents that have occurred in Sabah and across Malaysia," he said.
Daily Express
29-05-2025
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- Daily Express
NGO eyes Double Six in history curriculum
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: Aloysius 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. 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, Wednesday, reiterating a call he made last year as the anniversary of the incident approached. Aloysius 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. Advertisement The crash involved a GAF Nomad aircraft that went down near Sembulan shortly before landing, killing all 11 people on board. 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. * 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
- General
- 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.
