Malaya war veterans honored for their services

Malaya war veterans honored for their services

By Aliki Bia
Wednesday 17/12/2014

Three Fijian war veterans who served in the Malaya Campaign of 1952 to 1956 paid tribute at the Malaysian War Memorial for those Fijian soldiers who lost their lives during the war campaign.

A minute’s silence was observed amongst the three veterans, Manu Korovulavula, Josefa Ramalamala and Inia Rakari, who returned to Malaysia since the campaign and paid tribute at the memorial site.

The three are in the nation's capital, Kuala Lumpur, to feature in a documentary on Fiji's contribution and sacrifice during the war.

The three veterans served amongst other Fijians who died during this conflict and will tell their stories in the television documentary titled, "Back to Batu Pahat".

Batu Pahat is located in the State of Johor in Malaysia and is the site Fijian soldiers were stationed during the Malaya campaign.

The documentary is cooperation between the Fijian Government and Malaysian authorities as part of efforts to preserve and promote the sacrifices made by Fijian veterans during the campaign.

Manu Korovulavula who served in the 1st Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment says the documentary would benefit Malaysians and Fijians. 

 

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