Sandakan remembers death march prisoners of war


Family members of the Australian dan British POWs who died during the Sandakan-Ranau Death March in World War II, pay their respects at the memorial. — Bernama

SANDAKAN: A Sabah minister has called for the lessons learned from World War II and the Sandakan-Ranau death marches 74 years ago be passed on to future generations as a reminder that no one benefits from war.

Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon said the people should reflect on the continued desire for freedom and peace and that war does nothing but destroy mankind.

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