Sandakan War Monument, War memorial in Sandakan, Malaysia.
The Sandakan War Monument is a memorial in Malaysia featuring stone structures with commemorative plaques and inscriptions recounting World War II events. The site displays detailed records and names of those who lost their lives there.
The monument was created to commemorate World War II and those who died there. It marks a location with a difficult past that deeply shaped the region's history.
People from the community visit the site during commemoration days to honor those lost in wartime. The annual ceremonies that take place here show how deeply these events remain part of local memory.
The site is open from sunrise to sunset and can be visited throughout the year. Wear sturdy shoes as some areas have uneven ground.
The memorial preserves names and information about more than two thousand soldiers who died during harsh events. These detailed records make the location an important archive for families and researchers.
GPS coordinates: 5.84082,118.11612
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48
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