Sarawak Claims Malaysia's Tallest Buddha, Dethroning A Kelantan Record
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E: A new 40-metre Sakyamuni Buddha in Bau has shifted a long-held national record from the Peninsula to Borneo, and it's inspired by one of history's most legendary lost monuments.
From the original report
The new tallest Buddha statue in Malaysia can be found at the Buddhism New Village in Bau, Sarawak.
Inspired by the legendary Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan, the giant Sakyamuni Buddha stands at around 40 to 43 metres tall (130 to 140 feet).
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- Sep 24, 2026
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