Place to visit
Chartered Company Monument, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Chartered Company Monument is a monument in Malaysia (Sandakan). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monument · History
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 229 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 5.84057, 118.11612
What it is and where
Chartered Company Monument is a monument in Malaysia (Sandakan). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sandakan, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 940 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 5.84057, 118.11612; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 229 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Chartered Company Monument is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:42
- FebBest time11:49
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:08
- MayPossible12:16
- JunBest time12:20
- JulBest time12:18
- AugBest time12:11
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBetter not11:44
- DecBetter not11:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sandakan War MonumentWorld War II memorial in Sabah, Malaysia28 m
- Sam Sing Kung TempleChinese temple in Malaysia203 m
- Agnes Keith HouseMuseum in Sabah, Malaysia283 m
- St. Michael's and All Angels Church, SandakanChurch in Sandakan, Malaysia361 m
- St. Mary's Cathedral, SandakanChurch in Sandakan, Malaysia518 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: History
- Kinabalu Park: national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia
- Gunung Mulu National Park: national park in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Independence Square: square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- A Famosa: Portuguese fortress in Melaka, Malaysia
- Kapitan Keling Mosque: Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim: national palace of Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chartered Company Monument?
It is a monument in Malaysia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Chartered Company Monument?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Chartered Company Monument?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 229 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sandakan War Monument, Sam Sing Kung Temple, Agnes Keith House. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- Sandakan12 places to see in and around Sandakan, Malaysia: Sandakan District Mosque, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, St. Mary's Cathedral, Sandakan. Best time: Februar
- History62 places for history in Malaysia, from Kinabalu Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to April and June to August. Each with its own season by altitud
- MalaysiaBefore travelling to Malaysia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism stays of up to 90 days, but you do have to complete the…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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