National Monument
Tugu Negara
A bronze sculpture group honoring soldiers who died in the Malayan Emergency, by the sculptor behind the US Iwo Jima flag-raising memorial.
The National Monument was completed in 1966 to commemorate soldiers who died in World War II and in the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960). The 15-meter bronze group was created by American sculptor Felix de Weldon, who also made the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C. Seven soldiers stand for leadership, unity, vigilance, strength, courage, sacrifice and suffering. Around the statue are reflecting pools and fountains, and nearby are a crescent-shaped colonnade and the ASEAN Sculpture Garden. Admission is free. It stands at the northern end of Lake Gardens and can be visited together with the Bird Park and the National Mosque. Taking a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Perdana Botanical Garden
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
- Merdeka Square
- National Mosque of Malaysia
- National Museum of Malaysia
- Masjid Jamek & River of Life
- Central Market (Pasar Seni)