Proclamation of Independence Memorial, Independence history museum in Central Malacca, Malaysia.
The Proclamation of Independence Memorial is a museum in Central Malacca housed in a white stucco building topped with two golden onion domes. Inside, the rooms display original documents, letters, and photographs that trace Malaysia's transformation from colonial territory into an independent nation.
The structure was built in 1912 as the Malacca Club, a gathering place for British colonial administrators. It underwent conversion into a memorial museum in 1985, marking a symbolic shift from colonial to independence commemoration.
The building became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule for Malays and later embodied the identity of a newly independent nation. Visitors can see how local movements paved the way for freedom and self-determination.
The museum sits near the A Famosa Gate and stays open daily except Mondays. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the display rooms feature stairs and some doorways are narrow.
The museum preserves the actual table where Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, signed the Declaration of Independence in 1957. This original piece remains one of the most significant exhibits and sits behind glass.
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