Procedure for Visiting Terendak Military Cemetery

The Terendak Military Cemetery is situated within the perimeter of Terendak Camp, Malacca, an operating military base.

Visitors should first check with the Australian High Commission, Malaysia, before booking travel, and are reminded of the strict procedures to be followed before visiting the cemetery.


The following information is required to be submitted by anyone wishing to visit the Terendak Military Cemetery. This information is to enable the Defence Section of the Australian High Commission Kuala Lumpur to commence a "Request to Visit" process with the Ministry of Defence, Malaysia to obtain the appropriate approvals.

You will need the following information:

  1. Photocopy of the front page of your passport (one for each person if in a group) showing passport number, expiry date, date of birth etc. Note: Ensure all copies can be clearly read.
  2. Mode of transport to the cemetery.
  3. Passport size photo.
  4. Complete this form and email to defence.kl@dfat.gov.au with a cc copy to janelle.scrase@dfat.gov.au.

The information is required 45 days in advance of the visit.  Note: Notification of approval to visit the cemetery may take a few weeks.

Contact can be made by writing to either of the following addresses:

Defence Administrative Assistant
Australian High Commission – Kuala Lumpur
Locked Bag 40
Kuala Lumpur Bag
KINGSTON ACT 2604
or
Defence Administrative Assistant
Australian High Commission
6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA

You can also email the Defence Administrative Assistant.

If you have any further questions or information about the visit request, please do not hesitate to contact the Defence Section.