SOME are destined to die gloriously and be forever remembered in history. In the face of guaranteed annihilation, these men made their stand, ready to give their all against insurmountable odds.
SIXTY-nine years ago on the morning of March 29, 1954, was calm and peaceful as fishermen were returning from sea bringing along their catches to an old dilapidated market in Semporna. There were only two rows of wooden shops riddled with bullets during the air raid by the Allies during the war.
The story of 'Bukit Kepong' has been embellished over and over the years. It is a tale of courage in the face of extreme danger fighting against overwhelming odds, but the story of the pirates attack on Semporna on March 1954 remains a little known. It is worthy to be remembered