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Commercial Park, Jalan Kepong station
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Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is undoubtedly KL’s best known landmark. Also called Dataran Merdeka. Within the colonial core of Kuala Lumpur, where the remnants of the British empire are especially evident, Merdeka Square seems to be nothing more than a giant field with perfectly manicured green lawns and a centrepiece of the tallest flagpole in the world (95m) proudly displaying the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian flag). At the corner of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Raja Laut, Merdeka Square is made up of a padang (field) that was once the Selangor Club cricket pitch.
Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is undoubtedly KL’s best known landmark. Also called Dataran Merdeka. Within the colonial core of Kuala Lumpur, where the remnants of the British empire are especially evident, Merdeka Square seems to be nothing more than a giant field with perfectly manicured green…
Merdeka Square is where Malaysia declared independence in 1957. You can join the free Heritage Guided Tours to open your mind to the hidden gems of the city, as well as learn more about the rich history at the old colonial heart of Kuala Lumpur. Organised by the City Hall, the 2.5 hours tour is held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday starting at 9.15 am.