Datuk Siamang Gagap
Malaysian folk hero
About Datuk Siamang Gagap
Born 1817.
Abdul Kahar bin Mukmin (born 1817 - unknown), who is better known as Datuk Siamang Gagap, was a folk hero from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. A hulubalang and a palace official in Seri Menanti during the reign of Yamtuan Antah, he is known for his involvement in the resistance movement against the British in the Battle of Bukit Putus.
History
As a palace official, he was one of the commanders who supported Tunku Antah and the Undangs in the Battle of Bukit Putus, as Tunku Antah fought Tunku Ahmad Tunggal for the succession of the throne, and defended against British intervention.
He later fought against the British late into the 1870s, earning him his reputation as a folk hero.
Legacy Jalan Dato' Siamang Gagap (formerly Channer Road), a busy road in Seremban, is named in his honour.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Datuk Siamang Gagap?
Malaysian folk hero
When was Datuk Siamang Gagap born?
Datuk Siamang Gagap was born in 1817 in Negeri Sembilan, Tampin.
When did Datuk Siamang Gagap die?
Datuk Siamang Gagap died in British Malaya, Juasseh, Kampung Terusan, Negeri Sembilan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Datuk Siamang Gagap
· DBpedia: Datuk Siamang Gagap
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Datuk Siamang Gagap. https://biography.guide/datuk-siamang-gagap/
MLA: "Datuk Siamang Gagap." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/datuk-siamang-gagap/.
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