KUCHING (Aug 10): The late Major (Quartermaster) Michael Riman Bugat was laid to rest at 10.08am today at the Heroes' Grave at Taman Budaya here.
His coffin was brought to the Heroes' Grave after a ceremony to pay last respects to him was held around 9.45am at the Civic Centre.
The coffin bear
KUCHING (Aug 9): The late Major (Rtd) Michael Riman Bugat had spoken about his wish to be buried at the Heroes' Grave at Jalan Budaya here prior to his untimely demise, said his widow Menti Majin.
"He had told me: 'If I leave this world one day, this (the Heroes' Grave) is where you will find me.
KUCHING (Aug 9): The demise of Major (Rtd) Michael Riman Bugat came as a shock to Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian because the former participated in Sarawak's 60th anniversary of independence celebration just less than three weeks ago on July 22.
Dr Sim said the late Riman was seen togeth
KUCHING (Aug 9): Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is suggesting the formation of a joint committee between the Sarawak government, the police and armed forces to identify and honour veterans who fought for the country.
He said this is to ensure that the veterans are recogn
KUCHING (Aug 9): The passing of national hero Major (Rtd) Michael Riman Bugat is a big loss to Sarawak, said Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Expressing his sadness over the death, the Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said the late Riman had sacrificed a lot to defend the co