The original, a stele of marble is outside the old courthouse (Sandakan High Court).

It bears an inscription in Chinese (front) and English (rear).

Memorial In Honour Of Those Citizens Of This Town Who By Reason Of Their Loyalty Lost Their Lives During The Japanese Occupation 19th Jan. 1942 – 17th Oct. 1945 Unveiled on 17th Sept. 1946 By His Excellency The Rt.

Governor-General Of Malaya And British Borneo While the new version is located only a few dozen metres away on the MPS Square.

[1] The metal plate on this replica is provided with an identical inscription.