Proclamation Of Independence Memorial
Centuries of melaka s history are explained within this handsome 1912 mansion that used to house the malacca club a one time social hub of british colonial melaka.
Proclamation of independence memorial. Read more on my top melaka attractions page. It is an eight minute walk from jonker street which is to the north of the malacca river. Memorial pengisytiharan kemerdekaan is a museum in melaka city melaka malaysia. Malacca proclamation of independence memorial displays records and photographs on the early history of the malay sultanate.
It s divided into several sections the memorial also houses an extensive timeline covering the country s journey to independence and the development of modern malaysia. Proclamation of independence memorial see 128 traveler reviews 295 candid photos and great deals for melaka malaysia at tripadvisor. The proclamation of independence memorial was set up and officiated by our first and former prime minister tunku abdul rahman putra al haj on 31august 1985 exactly 38 years after our country achieve its independence housed in the former malacca club building built in 1912 this british colonial building was then used by the british upper class and the british administrator for various social. The building used to house the malacca club which was used as the social centre.
The proclamation of independence memorial malay. Return from proclamation of independence memorial to malaysian museums. 2 19189 102 25089 is the site where the independence of the then malaya was proclaimed. Proclamation of independence memorial 1 may 2009 proclamation of independence memorial gps.
Visitors will be able to view a collection of exhibits displayed in chronological order and divided into several sections including manuscripts videotapes and other audio and visual collections which all document malaysia s struggle to achieve its independence from the british. The memorial building was established in 1912. Proclamation of independence memorial the proclamation of independence memorial was built in 1912. Museums such as the memorial reflects the ethnos of the nation and the government.
It is also known as the memorial pengisytiharan kemerdekaan in malay. The memorial is located in the heart of melaka a unesco world heritage site and is surrounded by places of interest. More than just playing the function of collecting and preserving records it also play an educational role more specifically to enchance a sense of national identity. It is located in the malacca club a gold domed building built in 1912 and renovated in 1985 to house exhibits related to the country s struggle towards independence.
Exhibits include the table that malaysia s first prime minister tunku abdul rahman used during the declaration of independence in.