Monument sights in Malaysia
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National Monument
At the northern end of the Lake Gardens, the National Monument commemorates the defeat of the Communists in 1950. The militaristic bronze sculpture was created in 1966 by Felix de Weldon, the artist behind the Iwo Jima monument in Washington, DC. Nearby is a monument to the Malay fighters who died in WWI and WWII.
Creating an interesting juxtaposition to the triumphalism of the monument, members of the Tugu Drum Circle (http://tugudrumcircle.blogspot.com/) meet here every Sunday from 17:30 for some therapeutic drumming.
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Padang Merdeka
Padang Merdeka is a strip of grass that was established as a memorial following WWI. It is best known as the place where the British exhibited the body of Tok Janggut (Father Beard), a respected elder who was killed at Pasir Puteh in 1915 after leading a 2000-strong uprising against British colonial land taxes. The real attraction of the Padang Merdeka area is the cluster of museums close by. There is one central phone number (748 2266) for all museums.
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World's Longest Mural
Painted around the perimeter wall of the Pudu Jail is the world's longest mural, a frieze of tropical trees and islands created by prisoners with 2000 litres of paint.
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Tun Abdul Razak Memorial
The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial contains the personal effects, speed boat and golf cart of the second prime minister of Malaysia.
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Rafflesia Monument
In tribute to the area's main attraction, there's an oversized rafflesia monument next to the bus station.
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Brooke Memorial
While you're strolling on the waterfront, be sure to have a look at the Brooke Memorial.
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Harmony Arch
An ornate arch that marks the official entrance to the district.
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