As I mentioned in previous entries, I can't wait to share with you what another Kundasang has to offer. So, this is it.
Other than Mesilau Nature Park and Resort, Kundasang Dairy Farm and Mount Kinabalu View, one of which must-visit in Ranau, Sabah is Kundasang War Memorial Park. The War Memorial is one of the tourism destinations located on a hill just behind the Kundasang Town (about 6 kilometres away from Kinabalu National Park).
This memorial has its own history. Established in 1962 by Major G. S. Carter, D.S.O. (Toby Carter) a New Zealander employed with Shell Oil Co. (Borneo) and launched together with Kinabalu Park. This was one of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs.
More than 2400 Allied prisoners died during captivity in Sandakan POW Camp and the 3 death marches to Ranau, near the end of the war.
Here the original image.
Within the concrete and stone walls of the war memorial are four beautiful gardens with the first two representing the fallen Australian and British soldiers.
The 3rd garden (Borneo Garden) is for remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help and assisted the
Allied forces, during the Second World War.
The 4th garden. There is a rectangular pond with an arrow-shaped tip in the middle of a pergolas. The frames with the names of the fallen soldiers displayed on the wall of this garden. Some modifications have been made on concrete and stone walls, and replace them with iron railings to allow visitors enjoy the beautiful panoramic around Kundasang.
The view of Kampong Lembah Permai from the veranda of the 4th Garden inside the Kundasang War Memorial. If you come early morning, you can also see majestic view of Mount Kinabalu from here.
There is also a special route for Persons with disabilities, especially to those using wheelchairs.
This place used for ceremonies to commemorate the brave all Australians who served in Sabah during confrontation 1962 - 1966. Also those from Britain, Malaysia and New Zealand who served with them. Especially those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Visiting Kundasang War Memorial will bring awareness to us how importance of their sacrifice. Hope no more wars to come.
So, if you come to Ranau, don't forget to visit Kundasang War Memorial Park and enjoy an exciting experience here.
Posted By Ezzat Roslan
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