CURRENT / REMEMBERING THE LIBERATION OF SARAWAK FROM IMPERIAL JAPANESE OCCUPATION

TODAY, September 11 in 1945, Sarawak is liberated by the Allied Army from Imperial Japanese occupation. 

We remember the moment that commemorates this historic day, and the sacrifices made by some of Sarawak's true heroes.

- The NINE QUESTIONS Panel.

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THE UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER CEREMONY OF THE JAPANESE TO THE AUSTRALIAN FORCES IN KUCHING, SARAWAK | SEPTEMBER 11, 1945
Aboard the corvette HMAS Kapunda, General H. Yamamura, Commanding Officer of Japanese Forces in the Kuching area, hands is sword to Brigadier T. C. Eastick, Commanding Officer, Kuching Force, on the occasion of the formal signing of the Japanese surrender. In the right background is Lieutenant A. J. Ford Ranr, Commanding Officer of the Kapunda. At the extreme left a person is either broadcasting of making a recording of the proceedings. – Naval Historical Collection

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THE UNSUNG HEROES: VOICES OF THE SARAWAKIAN GUERRILAS OF 'Z' SPECIAL UNIT
Produced by the Multimedia and Communication Commission of Malaysia and Sarawak State Library

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Z FORCE HEROES REUNITE AT OLD TRAINING GROUND
Elite veterans have been recognised for their top secret wartime duties. Published by ABC News Australia.

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COMMEMORATE AND TRIBUTE

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the contribution and the first parachute landing in Bario on 25th March 1945 by the party of British and Australian Commandos for Operation Semut I, II, III & IV led by Major Tom Harrisson, Major Toy Carter, Major William Sochon and Major Bill Jinkin respectively. 

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the contribution and sacrifice of the tribal warriors o the Baram and the Rejang basins and their comrades in support of Operation Semut, fighting the Japanese forces for the liberation of Sarawak. 

In their memories we live on

Lest We Forget

25 March 2010

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