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March 29, 1954 - a tale of bloodshed in Semporna

Published on 15 Sep 2024 7:30:00 PM

On March 29 1954, a small group of policemen, led by Sergeant Sagar Singh, fought bravely against a band of pirates from the Sulu Sea, during an invasion on their town, Semporna in Sabah.

Remembering the incident and their father's 70th death anniversary, Sergeant Singh's four children spoke about the dreadful day.

For more stories follow: SIKH Heritage Museum Malaysia facebook page.

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On March 29 1954, a small group of policemen, led by Sergeant Sagar Singh, fought bravely against a band of pirates from the Sulu Sea, during an invasion on their town, Semporna in Sabah.

Remembering the incident and their father's 70th death anniversary, Sergeant Singh's four children spoke about the dreadful day.

For more stories follow: SIKH Heritage Museum Malaysia facebook page.

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semporna, pirate attack, sergeant sagar singh, sulu sea, sabah

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