Each and every monument has a story to tell. Check out Monument Perjuangan Rakyat and discover a little about the area's heritage.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices in Balikpapan. Monument Perjuangan Rakyat is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other fine attractions to experience. E Walk, Kemala Beach, and Plaza Balikpapan are near the commemorative structure and will round out your day nicely.