Teen awarded Hang Tuah Medal for saving baby sister from house fire

A 13-year-old girl with learning disability Nuraina Erieka Abdullah was conferred the Hang Tuah Medal Award in recognition for her selfless act of bravery in saving her younger sister from their burning house.

The medal was presented by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Rina Mohd Harun during the 2020 National-level Children’s Day Celebration, held virtually to curb the spread of Covid-19.