Petagas War Memorial

Kota Kinabalu

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The Petagas War Memorial is a poignant reminder of all those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation during World War II. The Petagas War Memorial is a poignant reminder of all those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation during World War II, particularly those of the illfated Kinabalu Guerillas. Led by Albert Kwok, the Kinabalu Guerillas stage a surprise attack on the invaders on the eve of 10 October (Double Tenth) 1943 in Tuaran and Menggatal and marched onto Jesselton before they were finally defeated. Located across the highway from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the memorial park is sited on the very spot where 176 of the Guerillas were massacred on 21 January 1944. The remaining 131 were sent to labour camps in Labuan. It is believed that only nine survived. In 1948, the remains of the Kinabalu Guerillas who perished in Labuan were brought back in jars and buried next to their heroic comrades. Their return remained a well-kept secret until 1979 when the jars were discovered during the reconstruction of the memorial.

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Getting there :

A 15-minute taxi ride from the city centre will cost around RM17.00 per taxi. You can also take Bus No. 17B (headed in the direction of Putatan) from the bus station in front of the Wawasan Plaza shopping centre. Inform the bus driver your destination and he will bring you to proper drop off point. Buses run between 6:30am to 8pm.

Extra Information :

Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu,www.dbkk.sabah.gov.my

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