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Double Six Monument, Memorial monument in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

The Double Six Monument features a stone obelisk structure with a plaque listing the names of eleven individuals who perished in the 1976 aircraft incident.

On June 6, 1976, a Nomad aircraft crashed near Sembulan beach, claiming the lives of Sabah's Chief Minister Tun Fuad Stephens and several state ministers.

The monument stands as a symbol of remembrance for the Sabahan community, marking a turning point in the state's political development and leadership.

Visitors can reach the monument by taking bus 17B from Plaza Wawasan station for RM1.50 or a taxi ride costing approximately RM15.

The memorial includes an exhibition hall that presents photographs and documents detailing the events of the Double Six Tragedy and its impact on Sabah's history.

GPS coordinates: 5.96223,116.06177

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:59

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