Abby heads off to the wilds of Borneo with a small group of friends from Malaysia to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gunung (Mount) Mulu National Park in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. Travelling on a tight budget the group chooses to stay in a small but comfortable guesthouse on the perimeter of the park.
It was built to recognise and honour those who gave up their lives in the cause for peace and freedom, particularly during the nation's struggle against the threat of Communism. Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC.
It was built to recognise and honour those who gave up their lives in the cause for peace and freedom, particularly during the nation's struggle against the threat of Communism. Within the National Monument grounds is one of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It was sculpted in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, who was also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima monument in Washington DC.
The seven bronze human figures, atop an oblong base; each figure denoting one of seven qualities: courage, leadership, sacrifice, strength, suffering, unity and vigilance.
The topmost figure, at the centre, holds aloft the Malaysian flag. He is flanked on the left and right by two other soldiers, both armed; the figure on the left is armed with a machinegun, while the other carries a rifle and a bayonet.
Beside the National Monument are the ASEAN Gardens and the Memorial Tun Razak which, houses memorabilia of Malaysia's second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein.
Key
Tips
It is best to visit when it is cool as there isn't shelter at the Monument. Also, it would be a good idea to combine a visit to this monument with a trip to the Lake Gardens right next door.
How
to get there
By Taxi The National Monument, right next to Lake Gardens and is right off Jalan Parlimen.
Who
to contact
For more information, please contact the Malaysia Tourist Centre (MTC) at telephone number +603-9235 4848 / 9235 4900 or Tourism Infoline : 1-300-88-5050.
Accommodation
Overview
Kuala Lumpur offers a full range of accommodation, from basic backpacker's hostels to 5-star hotels.
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Hans wrote
at 3:45:43 AM on 5 Jun 2009
Malaysia is a wonderfull destination for travel in asia. I bring my guest and we explore Malaysia. I will come again this year with my new Guest.
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at 1:35:48 PM on 19 Mar 2009
malaysia is a wonderful place to visit and to stay. i really do want to go there again but by myself
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at 11:43:12 PM on 20 Nov 2008
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