Penang War Museum is a grim reminder of wartime atrocities


By AGENCY

The museum opened its doors to the public in 2002, and has been featured in international TV documentaries a couple of times. — Photos: Bernama

The Penang War Museum’s prime seafront hillside location in Batu Maung affords a magnificent view of the Strait of Malacca.

Originally a military fortress built by the British in the 1930s, its scenic location, however, is just a fleeting distraction for visitors.

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