1966 National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

1966 National Monument, Kuala Lumpur
Country / Post : Malaysia
Date of Issue : 8 February 1966
Denomination : 10C
Number in set : 2
Description : 
The National Monument is a sculpture that commemorates
those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom,
principally against the Japanese occupation during
World War II and the Malayan Emergency,
which lasted from 1948 until 1960.
It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.

It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping.
Every year on 31 July on Warriors' Day,
the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister and heads
of military and the police pay their respects to the
fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument.