Boy, 8, gets Hang Tuah medal for saving siblings in fire

An eight-year-old student, Muhammad Danish Rayqal Mohd Firdaus from Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kampung Melayu Kluang, Johor, was awarded the Hang Tuah medal for bravery after saving his siblings who were trapped in a fire on June 29.

The award was presented by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, at the 2022 National Children’s Day celebration organised by the Social Welfare Department (SWD), today.

The award is presented in recognition of children involved in outstanding acts of bravery, especially during incidents like saving the lives of people, and property during cases of emergency, disaster, and accidents.

According to SWD, during a fire on June 29, Danish Rayqal, 8, saved his two siblings - Muhamad Darish Rizqe, 6, and Nurdiya Delisha, 4 - by dragging them to the kitchen before calling out for help.

All three were later rescued by neighbours.

Danish Rayqal, when met, said he could not recollect the exact incident but was happy to have saved his siblings from the fire.

“Initially, I did not know what to do during the fire but gathered myself and took my siblings to the kitchen before seeking help,” said a beaming Danish Rayqal after receiving the award.

- Bernama

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