National Monument

Venue: National Monument | Accessibility category: Featured attractions | Accessibility information: The Plaza of the National Monument

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The entrance and exit are equipped with manual doors, and the width is roughly suitable for wheelchairs to pass through, some of which may require assistance from others

The aisle is flat and wide or has a ramp, wheelchairs / people with reduced mobility can enter and leave alone

There is no need or a wide drop lift to reach all floors, wheelchairs / people with reduced mobility can use them alone

There is an accessible toilet, wheelchair/person with reduced mobility can use it alone

The staff is friendly and courteous, and can provide consulting services for wheelchairs / people with reduced mobility

There is a special location for the disabled or a wide passage, wheelchairs / people with reduced mobility can use them alone

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Family family
Physical Disability
Wheelchair companion
Elderly
Couple
Photoman
Lone Ranger

Introduction

The National Monument is a statue built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the World War II and the Malayan emergency. It is located near the Malaysian Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It is the tallest freestanding bronze sculpture in the world. Every year on the National Memorial Day on August 31, Malaysia's Supreme Head of State, Prime Minister, and military and police leaders come here to present wreaths and pay tribute to the heroes who have passed away. The National Monument covers an area of 48,562 square feet, divided into 4 areas, namely, the war memorial column, the hero memorial, the fountain and the cloister.

Accessibility description

The Plaza of the National Heroes Monument is wide with only basic barrier-free facilities, including entrances and exits, passages, and accessible toilets. The design does not fully consider the needs of wheelchairs/persons with reduced mobility. Most uneven areas are not equipped Slope, wheelchair users could not get on and off alone.

FG Tips

Although the Plaza of the National Heroes Monument is wide, there are no ramps for all heights and stairs. It is recommended that wheelchair users should not go alone.

Photo album

Picture-The three periods on the monument represent important dates in Malaysia

Relevant information

Opening hours: 07:00-18:00

Address : National Monument, Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur，Malaysia

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- The entrance to the Plaza of the National Heroes Monument is flat and wide, which is very suitable for wheelchair/handicapped people

National Heroes Monument Square Entrance

Channel design

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- Most areas of the National Heroes Monument Square are designed with wide passages, which are generally suitable for wheelchair users
- Most uneven places are not equipped with ramps, and wheelchair users cannot get on and off alone

Broad design of local passages in the square
There are no ramps in most of the uneven areas of the square
The passage to the monument has a large number of stone steps and no ramps

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- The National Heroes Monument Square has an accessible toilet

Unblocked access to toilets

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National Monument

Venue: National Monument | Accessibility category: Featured attractions | Accessibility information: The Plaza of the National Monument

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