Tugu Negara, the National Monument of Malaysia, and the Asean sculpture gardens

Between the calm and lush nature of the Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park you can find the Tugu Negara. The Tugu Negara is the national monument of Malaysia and portrays and commemorates the people who fought for peace and freedom during the tragic conflicts of World War 1, World War 2 and the Malayan Emergency. The monument stands gracefully on a hill surrounded by fountains. This unique sculpture sets the record for being the tallest group of unattached bronze statues in the world. Next to the bronze statue you will find a beautiful domed pavilion with a cenotaph behind it, which are also part of the war memorial. The National Monument of Malaysia is easy to miss as a tourist, but it’s an historically important and beautiful site of reflection worth visiting.

Leading up to the monument you will find the Asean sculpture gardens. Here you will find six statues from artists from different Asian countries. This small garden of statues was built in 1987 to celebrate the 20 year existence of the Association of South East Asian Nations. As you stroll past these statues and towards the National Monument you will be reminded of the importance of mutual understanding between nations.

It’s a good idea to combine a visit to these monuments with a visit to the beautiful Heritage Park, as the park is filled with lovely family friendly attractions, such as the largest free flight bird park in the world, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.