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Silence falls over the National Monument

Built to commemorate those who died in the country's struggle for freedom, the National Monument, like many other landmark tourist attractions, is now mostly quiet.

Djohan Shahrin
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An aerial view of the National Monument, surrounded by a sea of greenery at Jalan Parlimen, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
An aerial view of the National Monument, surrounded by a sea of greenery at Jalan Parlimen, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
At 15m, it is the world’s tallest bronze freestanding sculpture group, positioned on a platform in a pool of clear water and accessible through a series of stone steps.
Located in the middle of the capital city, it was once a landmark tourist attraction but has lain quiet since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A group of tourists leave the older war memorial known as the Kuala Lumpur Cenotaph which stands just behind the National Monument.
Tourists, mostly international visitors, pose for pictures on a clear day amid the fountains at the National Monument.
While visitors have begun trickling back, the crowds are small and nothing like those which would gather prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
While visitors have begun trickling back, the crowds are small and nothing like those which would gather prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Most pose for a quick shot before leaving for other, more lively, attractions.
A lone family snaps a few shots at the National Monument, which depicts five soldiers in heroic poses and two defeated communists lying at their feet.
A canopied area once housed food and souvenir stalls, but this, too, has stood empty ever since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The park, which features facilities including free WiFi access, stands quiet and serene, waiting for the day that visitors return once more.
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