The monument was sponsored by the local Chinese community and is located near the Kota Kinabalu City Hall, where it is still used as part of Malaysia Day celebrations.

[1]: 26  The Chinese community of Jesselton (now Kota Kinabalu), the capital of North Borneo, discussed several proposals to commemorate the union, eventually agreeing 20 days before the expected union date of 16 September (what would become Malaysia Day) to erect a permanent memorial.

[3] The monument continues to play a role in local Malaysia Day celebrations.

[1]: 36 The monument is located in Deasoka Square,[3] a busy area near the Kota Kinabalu City Hall.

This Monument Is Built By The People Of Jesselton To The Founding of Malaysia on 16th September 1963".