Overcoming pain for patriotism


Senior service: Kumaran (right), Lwee (fifth from left) and Thein (centre) holding the Jalur Gemilang with other APM corporate officers.

MELAKA: Patriotism triumphed over pain when two middle-aged Civil Defence Force (APM) corporate officers turned up at a Merdeka gathering here despite their health conditions.

Associate Corporate Major (PA) Datuk Lwee Wan Tiong, 56, who is battling serious gout and Associate Corporate Capt (PA) B. Kumaran, 59, a seasoned seafarer and diver recovering from knee surgery, stood side by side with fellow officers with pride and love for the nation.

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