 He is one of the very few survivors ever conferred the "Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa" (Valour Award) whilst still alive and a "Pingat Gagah Berani" (the Bravery Medal).No other person has ever received two gallantry awards in the history of the Malaysian Armed Forces.Kanang anak Langkau was born on 2 March 1945 in Julau, Sarawak.