It was held on a modest scale but the reenactment of the parachute landing of Australia's “Special Z Unit” in Bario, Miri back in 1945 during World War II's “Operation Semut Bario” was still amazing. The event was held at Padang Merdeka and was graced by our right honourable Premier of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg.
The significance of the event was recognised by the Sarawak government, with a repeat of the re-enactment being held at Padang Merdeka in Kuching City so to enable our folks especially the younger generation can witness and appreciate the sacrifices of our war time heroes.
Those who were at Padang Merdeka since early morning were served with a thrilling parachute jump from a height of about 6,000 feet which was successfully carried out by four members of the Malaysian Air Special Forces or popularly known as "PASKAU" squad. Those involved in the jump were Air Warrant Officer Mohd Shah Rizal Md Zahid; Captain Shahrurizal Sabri, Flight Sargeant Ahmad Riduan Nordin and Corporal Muhammad Fikri Azizi Faizul.
The weather conditions were just perfect for the brave servicemen to perform their jumps as a reenactment of the one made on March 25, 1945 by the Special Air Service (SAS) commandos from Australia, New Zealand and the Great Britain also known back then as the "Special Z Unit".
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