A TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN HEROES – ISSUES AT LAHAD DATU AND SEMPORNA - SABAH

PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN
Justice of Peace.
Chairman – Social Care Foundation
05th March 2013

Today marks a very sad day in our country's history. Malaysians, irrespective of race, religion, political divide and culture affiliations must unite, salute and pay tribute to our boys in blue who spilled their blood and gave their lives to defend the sovereignty of our beloved country so that we Malaysians can live in peace and safety. 

Malaysia was amongst the safest countries to live after the effective end of the Communist insurgency in circa 1990. Since then we have not lost any of our brave sons in our security forces in combat in defending our beloved country. But last week, to our horror the hiatus was broken. Life will never be the same for our boys and girls in the security forces and as such I call upon all Malaysians to come forth and open your hearts in giving selflessly to the families of our fallen comrades in their times of grief and sufferings.  Losing one’s life for the nation is the greatest of human sacrifices and it cannot go unnoticed. We must be eternally grateful to our fallen brothers.

The absolute and only way to stop rumor mongering is for the authorities, when reporting of the situation, with TRANSPARENCY. This certainly will dispel uncertainty and to restore the confidence of the Rakyat.  On the other hand, it is absolute necessary for us to remain cool, level headed and not to panic. We must strongly continue to support the authorities in the current crisis situation. We believe the Government will take the necessary and appropriate action to safe guard the dignity and sovereignty of the nation as demanded by the Rakyat.

I also implore all Malaysians to say a prayer in your own way for our departed brave heroes and their families. We extend our deepest condolence to the bereaved families.

In line of the above, Social Care Foundation will donate RM160,000.00 to the families of the fallen heroes through the Media Prima Tabung Wira Lahad Datu.

 “HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.