By DayakDaily Team
SARIKEI, Sept 27: The remains of Corporal Petrus Linggi Liman, 29, from the Third Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (3 RRD), were laid to rest today at the Sungai Raba Private Cemetery here.
In a news report by TVS, a sombre atmosphere enveloped the cemetery as family members accompanied the remains.
Earlier, eight military personnel carried the coffin up the hillside, followed by family members and local villagers.
A military ceremony was conducted before the presentation of the Malaysian flag and condolences from Commander of the First Malaysian Infantry Division, Major General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Kamis, to the deceased’s wife, Grace Jummit Sylvester.
The flag was presented in recognition of the sacrifices made by Petrus in service to his country and the military.
Approximately 100 attendees, including family members, Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers, and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel, participated in the burial ceremony, which concluded at 8.10am.
Petrus died while undergoing training in the Song area early Monday (Sept 23) morning. Prior to the incident, he and his group were reportedly resting near a logging road when they were struck by stray gunfire.
He received emergency treatment before being rushed to the Song Health Clinic and subsequently referred to Kapit Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. — DayakDaily
