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Merdeka Square
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About
Merdeka Square (Malay: Dataran Merdeka) is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, 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 the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade (National Day Parade)
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
- Mon
- 00:00-23:59
- Tue
- 00:00-23:59
- Wed
- 00:00-23:59
- Thu
- 00:00-23:59
- Fri
- 00:00-23:59
- Sat
- 00:00-23:59
- Sun
- 00:00-23:59
Modeled as a public square and heritage zone rather than a ticketed site. National events can temporarily affect access.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- No guide needed
- Stroller-friendly
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