The Tugu Negara National Monument commemorates the struggle for freedom during the Japanese occupation during World War II. It is the largest freestanding bronze grouping of statues with a height of over 15 metres.

It is part of a pleasant park that comes more than handy on sultry days.

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Apart from the bronze sculpture, the grounds also include a granite obelisk as well as a beautiful arcade with bronze domes and a fountain.

Tugu Negara

Entrance to the complex is free and the National Monument is open every day from 7am-6pm.

There is no public transport to the monument, but the Grab from the centre will only take around 15 minutes and cost around 8 myr.

Alternatively, you can walk along the wide pavement along Jalan Negara Street leading through the government quarter past the Malaysian Parliament building. This gives way to Merdeka Square.