Malaysia National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

The beautiful monument of Malaysia

The idea for the construction of the National Monument (Tugu Peringatan Negara Malaysia) was mooted by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Alhaj in 1963 to commemorate the warriors who died defending the country and struggle for freedom, principally against theJapanese occupation during World War II. It is really a sculpture in memory of warriors who died during the nations struggle for freedom. It is a good place to see in order to take a walk down history lane. It was designed by the famous sculptor, Felix de Weldon, who also designed the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington. The 15.54 metre high bronze monument depicts seven soldiers symbolizing the seven qualities of leadership. Each of the bronze figures symbolizes leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice. The sculpture, holding the Malaysian national flag, the Jalur Gemilang. In 1975, the monument underwent a major damage because of an explosion set off by a terrorist. However, the monument was restored to its original state soon. After erecting a fence, the complex was stated a protected area between sunset and dawn.

Kuala Pak Amat (Pantai Sabak), Kota Bharu, Kelantan

The landing of the Japanese army on Dec 8, 1941 marks the begining of Pacific War. The attack on pearl Harbour, often recognised as the start of the war took place 90 minutes after the invasion in Kota Bharu. Japanese troops came with ships consisted of three large transport (Awajisan Maru, Ayatosan Maru, Sakura Maru) escorted by five Sendai Light cruisers and squadron of destroyers. (Isonomi, Uranami, Shikinami Ayanami). The Army was from the 56^th Infantry Regiment of the 18^th Division of 25^th Army under the command of Major General Hiroshi Takumi advanced rapidly in south from the beach (Pantai Sabak) and also landings in Patani and Songkhla in Thailand. By mid- January the Japanese troops reached Johor and the Battle of Malaya ended with the surender of Singapore on feb15th 1942.

Nostalgia, the administrative authority of Kelantan Museum has built a monument to remember the place of Japanese landing in Kuala Pak Amat because of the fortress in no longer there due to serious erosion along the coastal.

The looks of the fortress before erosion occurred 

The Introduction

This blog is created for the sake of Digital and Mobile Communication. This blog will shown to all Malaysian people and also foreigners about the historical places in Malaysia, what are their story and why this place should be take care of for the sake of future generations so that they can know the true story behind this place.