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Standing majestically to symbolize pride, monuments in Malaysia have been erected for various purposes, to honour the sacrifices of the fallen, or to even display the identity of the country. The monuments carry so much of elaborated meaning and history behind its structure that tourists are sure to be awed with such a spectacular view.
Among the famous monuments include the Millennium Monument, which is a national monument in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It is the first national monument to be built in Putrajaya, in the shape of a hibiscus, the national flower.
Tugu Negara, is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency The monument depicts a group of soldiers holding the Malaysian national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, aloft. Each of the bronze figures symbolizes leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice. Tugu Keris is a huge monument in the shape of a kris ordered by the former Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of his reign. |
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1. Keris Monument, Selangor
This towering silver coloured keris is specially designed memorial depicts the Keris Semenanjung which symbolises power, strength and unity.
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2. National Monument, Kuala Lumpur
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Built in honour of those who had fought and fell in World War II and the seven soldiers atop the national monument symbolise the loyalty, sacrifice and co-operation of the people of Malaysia.
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3. Sultan Abdul Samad Mausoleum, Selangor
It is the site where Sultan Abdul Samad and other members of the past royal family were laid to rest.
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4. Heroes Monument, Sabah
Located at km 2.5 Penampang Road, the Heroes Monument is an impressive structure set amidst the landscaped gardens of Sabah's first Public Park project
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5. Sultan Abu Bakar Monument, Johor
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In commemoration of Sultan Abu Bakar, this monument, created in the seafront opposite the courthouse as the symbol of modern Johor's architecture.
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