Petagas War Memorial Park (Kota Kinabalu)

Malaysia / Sabah / Donggongon / Kota Kinabalu / Ganang Road
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This memorial park was erected in memory of those who died while defending Sabah against the Japanese during the world war II. It is built on the very spot where 176 of the Guerillas were massacred on 21 January 1944.

The heart-wrenching sacrifice of the brave and the fallen are revered at the Petagas War Memorial. The memorial was built in remembrance of those who lost their lives defending Sabah during the Japanese occupation in World War II. The Memorial is located on the exact spot where 176 Sabahan guerillas were massacred on January 21st, 1944.

Beautiful plaques are inscribed with the names of those who died, with well-kept lawns surrounding the area. Every year, a memorial service is held here on January 21st to commemorate those who fought and fell during the war.
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Coordinates:   5°55'16"N   116°3'16"E

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