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Independence Square
Dataran Merdeka
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Independence Square (Malay: Dataran Merdeka) is a square situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the Padang (meaning "field" in Malay) and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club). It was here that the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957. Since then, the Independence Square has been the usual venue for the annual Independence Day Parade.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.4 1,500 reviews
Visit Time
~30 min
Best Time
Sunset or evening
Insider Tips
- · The square works best at sunset when the buildings are lit up
- · It sits directly in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- · Good for photos before moving on to nearby landmarks
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