5 remnants of yesteryear in Malaysia you should check out


Several wartime pillboxes still stand in Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Patriotic passion often burns bright in August, owing to the fact that our nation’s independence is commemorated at the end of the month.

Of course, understanding our history and being proud of it shouldn’t be limited to just the one month. Any time is a good time to explore the nooks and crannies of Malaysia looking for historical places or monuments that can give us deeper insights into our nation’s past, helping us appreciate what we’ve achieved through the decades and beyond.

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