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Malaya found the road to independence hard to navigate. The spread of Communism across the world after World War Two almosttook a grip of the Malayan peninsula. Combatting that threat brought the British Armed Service into conflict with a native population.While much of the time for what Leslie Thomas called ‘The Virgin Soldiers’ was the tedium of National Service, there are explosiveactions that marked The Emergency. Our tour will give you the chance to gain an insight into life for the men who protected thecolony. We will visit the jungles as well the locations of the more high profile events that marked The Emergency. Come with us totake a unique tour, with an experienced guide, of the history and culture of this wonderful country. Join us for an outstanding holidaythat we are proud to call a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Your guide Mike Scott Dates 10 – 21 March 2013 + Singapore option 20 – 24 March 2013

Depart London Heathrow for Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia on overnight.

Accommodation: NoneMeals: None

(LONDON – KUALA LUMPUR)Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Transferto hotel and check in. Optional Visit to Cheras RoadCemetery or free time. Lunch at own expense.During the Japanese invasion of Malaya, KualaLumpur was the HQ of the 3rd Indian Corps. As theJapanese moved down the peninsula a temporaryPOW camp was established at Pudu jail, to whichCommonwealth serviceman were taken beforebeing sent to Changi Camp on Singapore. Some ofthem died in this camp and were buried in theCheras Road Cemetery. Dinner in hotel

Accommodation: Parkroyal Hotel Kuala LumpurMeals: D

(KUALA LUMPUR – MALACCA)Breakfast in hotel. Check out of hotel. Travel to.Travel to Malacca. En route we may be able to visitTerendak Military Cemetery, where some casualtiesof the 28th Commonwealth Division who died in theconfrontation with Indonesia from 1963 until 1966

DAY THREE: TUESDAY 12 MARCH

DAY TWO: MONDAY 11 MARCH

DAY ONE: SUNDAY 10 MARCH

are buried, and the memorial to the Missing of theMalayan Emergency. Explore historic Malacca, theoldest trading port in Malaysia. Tour the historicalcity of Malacca visiting major attractions such as St.Paul’s Hill – walk through the ruins of St. Paulschurch, the renowned Porta De Santiago, ChengHoon Teng Temple and Jonkers Street also knownas Antique street. You will have the opportunity tosample a local lunch before checking in to your hoteland evening at Leisure. Dinner at own expense.

Accommodation: Renaissance Hotel MalaccaMeals: B L

(MALACCA – FRASER’S HILL)After breakfast, check out from hotel in Malaccato proceed to the sites associated with ‘TheEmergency’ in this area. First, the Royal West Kentsaction on 22/10/51 at Ulu Caledonian (Ulu Yam)Rubber Estate.We move on to the site of theassassination of Sir Henry Gurney. In 1951, he waskilled near Fraser's Hill in a random assassination byCommunist guerrillas. Finally, we visit the site of theBatang Kali Massacre. This was the alleged killingof 24 unarmed villagers by British troops of 7thPlatoon, G Company, 2nd Scots Guards on 12December 1948. The incident happened duringcounter-insurgency operations against Malay andChinese communists. It is sometimes described as

DAY FOUR: WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH

"Britain's My Lai". The massacre occurred duringthe campaign in which Sir Gerald Templer firstcoined the now famous phrase "hearts and minds"as part of his strategy for victory. Lunch at ownexpense in Bukit Fraser. Check in and evening atleisure. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Fraser’s Pine HotelMeals: B D

(FRASER’S HILL – CAMERON HIGHLANDS)Breakfast in hotel and then check out of hotel. EarlyDeparture from Fraser’s Hill to Tanah Rata.We beginthe ascent at Tapah through mountain roads toarrive mid-afternoon and check in to hotel. Lunch atown expense. The Cameron Highlands, 1892mabove sea level, was first discovered in by the British1885. It was a weekend retreat to escape the heatin the lowlands. Today the unhurried pace of lifeunfolds into a myriad of exciting discoveries, - jungletrekking, tea plantations, handicraft centres andtraditions that will charm you. Visit a tea plantationin the early evening. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Bala’s Holiday Chalet or similarMeals: B D

DAY FIVE: THURSDAY 14 MARCH

(CAMERON HIGHLANDS – PENANG)Breakfast in hotel and then check out of hotel. Travelto Penang. Stop at Taiping War Cemetery – payrespects. Lunch at own expense. Arrive in Penang,check in and evening at own leisure. Penang isMalaysia’s best-known and most-visited destination– is an alluring blend of Indian, Chinese and sundryinfluences. The island’s capital city, Georgetown – aUNESCOWorld Cultural Heritage Site – is dottedwith atmospheric Chinese store fronts and imposingmansions. Local food remains one of its top draws,most notably the hawker fare. Evening check in.Free time. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn, PenangMeals: B D

(PENANG)Breakfast in hotel followed by a Penang tourto include:

Western Road Cemetery, Georgetown Penang– where 136 servicemen and dependantsare cared for by the Commonwealth WarGraves CommissionFunicular train ride up Penang Hill an elevationof 833m above sea level, a cool hill retreatfrom the tropical heat below for panoramicviews of the island from Penang HillTropical butterfly farmBotanical gardensPenang museum - highlights includesthe underground military tunnels,intelligence & logistic centre, canon firingbay, medical infirmaryYou will be taken to an authentic banana leaflunch at Georgetown and a brief stop at theEsplanade and Padang Kota Lama (also knownas The Padang) before returning to hotel

Dinner in hotel and evening at own leisure.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn, PenangMeals: B L D

(PENANG)Breakfast in hotel. Depart hotel for tour of local areasites associated with the Emergency including theaction at Sungei Perak and the Baling Peace Talks.En route lunch provided and late afternoon return tohotel. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn, PenangMeals: B L D

DAY EIGHT: SUNDAY 17 MARCH

DAY SEVEN: SATURDAY 16 MARCH

DAY SIX: FRIDAY 15 MARCH

(PENANG – KUALA TEMBELING / TAMANNEGARA PAHANG)Breakfast in hotel and check out of hotel. Earlydeparture by coach to to Taman Negara NationalPark. Lunch on arrival at Kuala Tembeling Jetty andthen motorized boat to Kuala Tahan. Taman Negarawas established in 1938/1939. Taman Negarameans "national park" in Malay. The park is afamous ecotourism destination. It is the home ofsome rare mammals, such as the Malayan Tiger,Sumatran Rhinoceros and Asian elephant. Check into hotel and evening at own leisure. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Mutiara Taman Negara ResortMeals: B L D

(TAMAN NEGARA PAHANG)Breakfast in hotel. Try the longest canopy walkway inSouth East Asia and take the opportunity to followjungle trails to experience (slightly) the conditions fortroops during the Emergency. A range of otheractivities includes rafting, rapids at Kuala Trenggan,Orang Asli Settlements, Gua Telinga cave system,boat Cruise to Lata Berkoh, or a night jungle walk.Lunch at own expense. Dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Mutiara Taman Negara ResortMeals: B D

(TAMAN NEGARA / KUALA TEMBELING –KUALA LUMPUR)Breakfast in hotel. Check out of hotel. Return toKuala Lumpur by motorized longboat and coach.Lunch at own expense en route. Check in andevening at leisure. Group farewell dinner in hotel.

Accommodation: Parkroyal Hotel Kuala LumpurMeals: B D

(KUALA LUMPUR – LONDON)Breakfast in Hotel. Check out and transfer by coachto Kuala Lumpur Airport. Flight to LHR.

Accommodation: NoneMeals: B

DAY NINE: MONDAY 18 MARCH

DAY ELEVEN: WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH

DAY TEN: TUESDAY 19 MARCH

DAY TWELVE: THURSDAY 21 MARCH

DATES TWIN / DOUBLEROOM SRS*

10 – 21 March2013

£3,999per person

£699

• Subject to currency fluctuation & confirmation attime of booking

• Per person based on twin/double share & subjectto a minimum of 10 passengers

• Singapore Option (Price on application).

*Single room supplement

INCLUDES

• Flights in economy class London Heathrow toKuala Lumpur and return with Malaysian Airlines

• Transport throughout tour

• Military historian and experienced guidethroughout tour

• 2 nights at the Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

• 1 night at the Bala’s Holiday Chalet or similar

• 1 night at the Renaissance Hotel, Malacca

• 1 nights at Fraser’s Pine Hotel, Fraser’s Hill

• 3 nights at the Holiday Inn, Penang

• 2 nights at the Mutiara Taman Negara Resort

• Breakfast daily

• Meals where indicated in itinerary

• Entries to activities show in itinerary

• Dedicated tour webpage including details ofaccommodation and tour

• Social media presentation including original filmfootage, images and historical background

• Group forum with photo gallery where groupmembers can ask your guide questions

• Links through to in-depth research and a wealthof background information

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE

• Meals unless listed in itinerary• Beverages

EXTRAS

We are pleased to arrange the following:(Subject to additional charges)

• Transport from home town to London via trainor flights

• Pre or post tour accommodation in London

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• £100 Per Person deposit required to confirm booking

• Final Payment 10 weeks prior to departure

• Please see website for full Terms & Conditions

For enquiries or booking please contact:

tours@spiritofremembrance.comor call 01634 233785

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