KAMPAR: A new signboard for the Green Ridge World War II site right here has been put in.
Malayan Historical Group (MHG) chairman Shaharom Ahmad stated the signboard was obligatory because it supplied data to guests.
“It seems unusual and seems like one thing is lacking if we do not put up a signboard right here.
“We have additionally acquired loads of suggestions from the general public hoping that we’ll set up the signboard,” he informed reporters when met after unveiling the new signboard alongside Jalan Ipoh-Kampar right here on Saturday (Jan 29).
“Many folks have visited the site after we put up a signboard in 2020 earlier than it was stolen,” he added.
The earlier signboard, which was manufactured from metallic, was reportedly stolen earlier this 12 months and was believed to have been bought as scrap.
It was put as much as clarify the importance of the Green Ridge World War II site right here and in addition served as a marker for the 6.47ha site.
One of the fiercest battles befell at Green Ridge between 1,500 British troops and 4,000 Japanese troops that lasted for 4 days and 4 nights from Dec 30, 1941, to Jan 2, 1942.
The occasion was described as one of many uncommon moments when Japanese troops tasted heavy defeat after advancing comparatively simply from the northern facet of the peninsula.
The battle there additionally noticed 150 British and 500 Japanese troopers killed and buried in the identical space, underlining the importance of the signboard in remembering the heroic deeds of the Allied troops throughout wartime Malaya.
Shaharom stated in addition they had no selection however to make use of metallic once more to make the signboard because it was cheaper.
“We had initially considered utilizing fibreglass so thieves wouldn’t have an interest in stealing it however the associated fee was excessive.
“The Public Works Department additionally didn’t permit us to place up a everlasting construction,” he stated, including that the metallic signboard price about RM1,000.
“We hope the native authorities and the general public right here will assist us hold an eye fixed out for it, and hopefully it is not going to be stolen once more,” he added.
