Tugu Peringatan Negara
The National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates those warriors who died in Malaysia struggle for freedom, against the Japanese occupation during World War II & the Malayan emergency which lasted for 12 years [1948-1960].
Location: Jalan Tugu, Federal capital of KL
In here there is one of the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping
Build in 1966
The sculpture is about 15 meters tall, made of bronze and was designed by Felix de Weldon (Australian)
The sculpture depicts a group of soldiers, with two slumped at the base and one holding the National Flag of Malaysia aloft.
The bronze figures symbolises leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice. The stones that the soldiers are standing on was imported from Karlshamn S E Sweden
Time of visit: 12 Nov 13 (morning)
Come and pay a visit to see more of it :)
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