Treadell (right) with Captain Ken Taylor placing wreaths at the base of the Cenotaph to commemorate the fallen heroes. — Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 30 representatives from various countries observed a two-minute moment of silence to show respects for heroes, who died in the World War One, at Tugu Negara, here yesterday.
The Remembrance Day service was attended by foreign ambassadors, High Commissioners and Defence Advisers among others from Britain, France, the United
States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Russia, Fiji, Turkey and also representatives from the Malaysian Armed Forces.
British High Commissioner Designate to Malaysia Vicki Treadell in her address said that Malaysia’s role in the First World War was generally less well known, but “its significance was still important”.
“We are gathered in this place of such meaning to honour all those who have fought and died in times of conflict.
“Winston Churchill (Former British Prime Minister) said that Malaysia had given more than any other part of the Empire had been able to do, and today I express gratitude to Malaysia for its contribution and we
honour those from the Malay States Volunteer Rifles who afforded their service,” she said.
The event, organised by the British High Commission, ended with the traditional laying of 47 wreaths at the base of the Cenotaph.
This year marks the centenary of the First World War (1914-1918), where around 16.5 million people lost their lives and approximately 20 million people were injured. — Bernama