Memorial stone at Kampar school honours World War II casualties


Shaharom (right) and Nor Hisham honouring the fallen with a salute after placing a wreath on the memorial stone at SMK Kampar. – RONNIE CHIN/The Star

A MEMORIAL stone has been installed at SMK Kampar to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Japanese invasion of Malaya in World War II.

Malayan Historical Group Association (MHG) chairman Shaharom Ahmad said the memorial placed at a special site was a collaboration with the school and Perak Heritage Association.

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