PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL - MALACCA (MELAKA)

 

 

PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL

SOUTH OF MALAYSIA

 

 

 

Located in a beautiful British villa built during the early 1910's, the museum displays films and slides, manuscripts and video tapes showing the events leading up to Malaysia achieving its independence in the year 1957. The announcement of this country's independence was made at the 'warriors field' from across the road. This building once housed the famous Malacca Club, a mainstay of colonialism, and this place is easily recognizable due to its astonishing architectural style with its unique Mogul designed domes. One interesting historical item on displayed here is the 1957 Chevy that was used by Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, for official functions. This tourist attraction is a popular place for school children to visit during their school excursion.

 

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