Crown Prince Naruhito pays tribute to Malaysia's fallen heroes

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (C) pays his respects after offering a floral tribute at the National Monument in Kuala Lumpur on April 14, 2017. Naruhito is on a five-day visit to Malaysia. / AFP PHOTO

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito began his five-day official visit to Malaysia by laying a wreath at the National Monument (Tugu Negara) here.

He bowed and stood in silence as a mark of respect after laying a wreath of white flowers at Tugu Negara on Friday.