Australia hails lasting bonds forged during Sandakan march


SANDAKAN: Australia hailed the lasting bond forged with Malaysia during the Sandakan Death March of World War Two and said the link that had strengthened over the years was demonstrated in the joint search for a Malaysian commercial aircraft that went missing in March.

Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Rod Smith hailed Sandakan as an important chapter in the history of military links between Australia and Malaysia.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Youth , world war two , australia , malaysia

   

Next In Nation

Labuan MP will be the first to be expelled from Bersatu, says Hamzah
Low rainfall expected from mid-May following Southwest Monsoon, says Nik Nazmi
MACC arrests lawyer over RM1.6mil bribe
Comply with new rules of Saudi govt, says Tabung Haji to pilgrims
Company director, law firm owner detained over RM38mil investment case, says MACC
No to violence: Selangor Sultan supports decision to not participate in Charity Shield match
Do you know ... about Penang's Baobab tree?
INTERACTIVE: No disruption in strong ties
Dengue bites hard in Selangor
People on both sides of Causeway are hopeful

Others Also Read