Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai

Hero title for Tuanku Tambusai

PEKANBARU, Riau: Residents of Kampar regency enthusiastically
welcomed the government's decision to confer upon their past
freedom fighter, Tuanku Tambusai, the National Hero title.

"This is an honor for the whole people of Riau," according to
Kasim Fasdabino, spokesman of the regency administration. "No
other Riau figures have been given the title before."

Local people have long respected Tuanku Tambusai and have used
his name for several public facilities, such as the sports
stadium, he said. (swe)