Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) - Independance Square - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Formerly known as Selangor Padang Field, Merdeka Square (Independance Square) is the place where Malaysia’s independence was proclaimed on 31^st August 1957.

The impressive building nearby is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. This symmetrical brick structure features a 41- metre high clock tower, arched colonnades and copper domes. It currently houses the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture.  In the past it housed the Federated Malay States  (1897), then the High Court and the Supreme Court in 1972.

The square has also a 100-metre flagpole. The Malayan Flag was hoisted on 31^st August 1957 representing the independence of the country.

Lastly there’s a Tudor-style building the Royal Selangor Club. With its signature British colonial black and white half-timber was founded in 1884. Up to this day its Long Bar only admits men.

 A visit to Merdeka Square is a great opportunity to learn about Malaysia’s history.

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                             Sultan Abdul Samad Building
      

 

                                        

                                     100-metre flagpole

 

Royal Selangor Club