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<\/a><\/p>\nThe monument is one of the largest bronze statues in the world, it is 15,5 meters of height, built in 1966 and designed by architect Felix de Weldon (has designed amongst others the famous Iwo Jima monument). The statue represents the general freedom in Malaysia; the national anthem (anthem of freedom) is typically associated with this. The statue consists of 7 soldiers carrying the Malaysian flag. Each of the warriors represents one of the seven qualities of leadership: command, unity, strength, wariness, suffering, courage and sacrifice.<\/p>\n
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You can also find the monument on the 1RM notes. Upon arrival at this place, you cannot instantly see the bronze soldiers. You first walk across a beautiful wide stairway up the hill, after which you walk through the first part of the monument (here descriptions and other information about the monument itself and the history of the monument can be found). Only after that you find yourself before the fallen soldiers. It looks beautiful.<\/p>\n
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Somehow I associated the image more with the US\/European history than with Malaysian. Nevertheless it remains an overwhelming image. The National Monument is located next to the Lake Gardens, on the Westside of the centre of Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Parlimen). The KL-City tour visits this place, and there is more than enough time to scout the monument and its surroundings. On a sunny day you should keep in mind that there is not much shadow and you can get sun burned easily. Bring along an umbrella, sunscreen and enough water. <\/p>\n