Proclaimation of Independence Memorial Next to Porta De Santiago is the Proclaimation of Independence Memorial. Proclaimation of Malaya's independence was made by Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra AI-Haj at Padang Pahlawan or Warriors Field. This memorial houses invaluable exhibits of the country's struggle leading to the independence. Exhibits are in the from of relics, manuscripts, video tapes, films and slides.