Japanese troops first landed in Miri and Seria on 16th December, 1941. They moved very fast, and by 21st December, they were in Brunei, then Kuching on Christmas Eve. On New Year's Day of 1942, a Japanese independent brigade led by Major-General Kiyotake Kawaguchi invaded Labuan. The island, part of the Straits Settlement, was formally ... continue reading »

The Ipoh Railway Station square was a flurry of activity yesterday morning, when foreign dignitaries, war veterans, students and members of the public came together to honour and remember soldiers who laid their lives down for the nation. Among those present were Asst. Commissioner of Police Tuan Razali bin Ibrahim who represented the Perak Chief Police ... continue reading »