Malaysia monument gift by the Chinese | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal
(Sunday, November 6, 1994) NOVEMBER 14 1963: Head of State Datu Mustapha bin Datu Harun unveiled the Malaysia monument (pic) built by the Chinese community to mark the birth of Malaysia. It cost $11,000 and is situated in front of the Keng Chew Association in Charter Street, Jesselton. When Malaysia was around the corner, the sponsoring associations began planning a suitable way to mark its birth. Several proposals were considered, among them temporary arches to scholarship foundations. When the proposal to erect a permanent monument was agreed upon, it was just 20 days befor...
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