This site commemorates a
tragedy and atrocity which struck Sandakan between January and August 1945. The
Memorial Park witnessed the death of approximately 2400 Australian and British
prisoners of war held by the Japanese in the Sandakan POW camp, within the
sight of Allied victory in the Pacific war.
Situated about 11 km outside
of Sandakan, the former site of the notorious WWII prisoner of war camp now
locates the suburb of Taman Rimba. The clearly sign-posted Sandakan Memorial Park
is well maintained and beautifully landscaped, which makes it ideal for
solitary soul-searching strolls.
The park also includes a small
museum that serves as a memorial to the thousands of Australian and British who
lost their lives in the hands of the Japanese during WWII.
The memory of WWII is
emphasized by the rusting remains of an excavator and a generator and a boiler
which still lie in their original positions near the steps leading up to a
small Commemorative Pavilion.
A must-see for history enthusiasts.
Getting There
You can opt to take a taxi or
a bus to get here. Bus will cost from RM1.50, departure point Bus Stop
(opposite navy base) meanwhile a taxi will cost you from RM30 per taxi from
Sandakan town.
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All prices are estimated and subject to change.
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