‘The dream does not bode well’: Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership
KUCHING, Aug 26 — “Nda manah mimpi... anang baka nyak.”The Iban phrase, meaning &ldqu...
On August 26, Sarawak's Yang Di Pertua Negeri, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, reminisced about an operation that left a lasting impression on his leadership. The incident occurred in 1971 when an operation to hunt communist terrorists in Tulai, Sarawak, resulted in the death of Constable Jabu Ajai during the Jungle Squad operation.
Wan Junaidi, then an inspector, led the team during the mission. The phrase "Nda manah mimpi... anang baka nyak," which means “The dream does not bode well... don’t do it,” echoed in his memory after the tragedy.
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