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Draft:Battle of Fort Legap

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During an operation in the Korbu Forest Reserve at Fort Legap on 1 June 1979[2], Sergeant Kanang's team encountered an enemy resting camp while tracking Malayan National Liberation Army forces. Despite being outnumbered, Sergeant Kanang, from the 8th Battalion Royal Rangers, initiated an attack on the camp. Two Rangers were wounded in the battle, while five enemy combatants were killed[3][4], and equipment was seized[5]. For his bravery, Sergeant Kanang was awarded the Pingat Gagah Berani, the highest honor for gallantry, by His Majesty the King.

Operation in the Korbu Forest Reserve
Part of Communist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–1989)
DateJune 1, 1979
Location
Result Malaysian victory
Belligerents
 Malaysia Malayan National Liberation Army
Commanders and leaders
Sergeant Kanang anak Langkau Unknown
Strength
8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment Unknown
Casualties and losses
2 wounded 5 killed
Equipment seized from the enemy camp

References

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  1. ^ Md. Rasul Haron 2003, p. 98–101.
  2. ^ Md. Rasul Haron 2007, p. 400.
  3. ^ Maznan Noordin 2010, p. 140.
  4. ^ Md. Rasul Haron 2007, p. 402.
  5. ^ Sulaiman Masri, Abdullah Yusof, Mohd Ra'in Shaari 2006, p. 456.