GERIK, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- One of the former workers involved in the communist attack during the construction of the East-West Highway (JRTB) (FT004) in August 1974 has described the consolation payment announced by the government today as a recognition for their service. Mohamad Sarif Long, 76, said he still could not forget the tragedy that led to the death of three colleagues even after five decades. 'I am touched because this is the first time we have received such a reward,' he told reporters at the Setia Bakti JRTB event at the Pulau Banding public jetty.

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