WORLD WAR II
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The Taiping War Cemetery (Perkuburan Peperangan Taiping)
THE STATE OF PERAK The Taiping War Cemetery (Perkuburan Peperangan Taiping) The Taiping War Cemetery is located on Jalan Bukit Larut. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. HRH Prince Charles visited the Cemetery in November 2017 which emphasises...
The Malayan Chinese War Memorial (1941-1945)
THE STATE OF PERAK The Malayan Chinese War Memorial (1941-1945) This is one of the rare Memorials that is dedicated to civilians who lost their lives in WWII. As far as we know, the Memorial does not have a formal name. We called it as “The Malayan Chinese War...
Papan – Home of Sybil Kathigasu
THE STATE OF PERAKPapan - Home of Sybil KathigasuThe home of Malayan WWII heroine, Sybil Kathigasu is located at 74 Main Street, Papan. Sybil Kathigasu is the only Malayan woman who was awarded a George Medal for her bravery and courage. During WWII Sybil Kathigasu...
Green Ridge – Battle of Kampar
THE STATE OF PERAKGreen Ridge - Battle of KamparThe Battle of Kampar (30 Dec 1941 - 2 Jan 1942) was fought between the British together with the Indian troops from the 11th Indian Infantry Division on one side and the Japanese 5th Division on the other. The Battle of...
Cenotaph War Memorial, Ipoh
THE STATE OF PERAKCenotaph War Memorial, IpohThe Cenotaph built in 1927 is located opposite the Ipoh Railway Station at the Ipoh Heritage Square, Jalan Dato’ Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Ipoh. The Cenotaph serves as a memorial to those who had died in the World War I...
The Kelamah River Memorial (The Battle for Gemas Memorial) / WWII Memorial Japan Australia, Gemencheh / Gemas
THE STATE OF NEGRI SEMBILANThe Kelamah River Memorial (The Battle for Gemas Memorial) / WWII Memorial Japan Australia, Gemencheh / GemasThe Kelamah River Memorial also known as the the WWII Memorial Japan Australia commemorates the Battle of Gemas. This was the battle...
The Gemas Broken Bridge, Gemas
THE STATE OF NEGRI SEMBILANThe Gemas Broken Bridge, GemasThe bridge is located in the town of Gemas at the border between Negeri Sembilan and Johor. The bridge was blown up by the Australian troops before withdrawing down south to Batu Anam. By blowing up the bridge,...
The old Buloh Kasap Bridge, Buloh Kasap
THE STATE OF JOHORThe old Buloh Kasap Bridge, Buloh KasapThe old bridge that was built across the Muar River is located in the town of Buloh Kasap. The bridge was constructed by the British Government and hence, had the unusual motif of the British Union Jack forming...
Segamat “Steel” Bridge, Segamat
THE STATE OF JOHORSegamat “Steel” Bridge, SegamatThe Segamat bridge which is made of steel is still in use today. The bridge was built by the British before WWII and then destroyed by the Allied Forces to slow down the Japanese Army from advancing down south. After...
Parit Sulong (Battle of Muar)
THE STATE OF JOHORParit Sulong (Battle of Muar)For most people, this could be one of the most emotional war-related historical site to visit. It was at Parit Sulong, an estimated 150 Allied soldiers (110 Australian troops and 40 Indian troops) were tortured and...
The final retreat in Bakri (The Battle of Muar 1942), Bakri
THE STATE OF JOHOR The final retreat in Bakri (The Battle of Muar 1942), Bakri Most people who are interested in the Malayan Campaign would have seen a photo of three (3) Australian soldiers aiming its anti-tank gun on Japanese tanks in Bakri (Photo taken from...
Kuala Pak Amat (formerly known as Sabak beach)
THE STATE OF KELANTANKuala Pak Amat (formerly known as Sabak beach)Kuala Pak Amat is one of the first landing sites of the Japanese assault forces in Malaya. A fierce battle took place here, thus, the battle is sometimes referred to as “The Battle of Kuala Pak Amat”....
World War II Memorial Museum (“Bank Kerapu”)
THE STATE OF KELANTAN World War II Memorial Museum (“Bank Kerapu”) The World War II Memorial museum in Kota Bharu is also known as “Bank Kerapu”. The World War II Memorial museum is located at Padang Merdeka. It was built in 1912 to be used as a commercial bank by the...
Pillboxes in Kota Bharu
THE STATE OF KELANTANPillboxes in Kota Bharu Pillbox in the town of Kota Bharu This Pillbox is located close to the Kota Bharu airport, near a junction at Jalan Pengkalan Chepa. It is believed the Pillbox was used by the 1st Hyderabad Indian State Forces to defend the...