Tun Hussein Onn Memorial
Tun Hussein Onn Memorial This memorial was officially declared opened by Prime Minister Datuk Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 10 February 2006. It houses materials relating to Tun Hussein Onn, the nation's 3rd Prime Minister. The exhibition shows in chronological order the account of Tun from his early years to his sudden ascendance to become the Prime Minister followed by his last years. The exhibition starts at level 3 where visitors will be shown the information on the first four Prime Ministers of Malaysia. The passageway is decorated with pictures of Tun, highlighting his relationship with leaders from around the world. The various awards received by Tun is also on display at this level. Level 2 shows the lineage of Tun, his early childhood, schooldays, as a civil servant and military personnel before his involvement in politics. Level 1 shows the services and contribution of Tun to the nation. A souvenir shop and cafeteria is located here as well.
Opening hours Tuesdays-Sundays : 10am to 5:30pm Fridays : 10am to 12:15pm, 3pm -5:30pm The memorial is closed on Mondays except during public and school holidays. Address Blok A, Kompleks Bukit Perdana
Jalan Dato' Onn Tel: +6 03 2072 2663
Admisson to the memorial is FREE.
The memorial is easily accessible to the public as it is located in the city centre. Take the KTM Komuter train to Bank Negara Station. The memorial is approximately 10-15 minutes walk away. Alternatively, take a taxi from the station as the weather can be quite hot and humid during the day.
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