Among them is Petty Officer Azhar Salleh, 48, who is marking his ninth consecutive Hari Raya on duty. He knows that duty outweighs tradition and celebration comes second to service. “My wife acknowledges that this responsibility comes with the uniform. Duty comes first, but we also try to make the celebration aboard meaningful,” he added. Despite the sacrifice, Muhammad Amirul said there was a strong sense of camaraderie among crew members who were on duty during Hari Raya.

Source: The Star March 23, 2026 00:46 UTC