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Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)

Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50050
Description: Literally translated as “Independence Square”, Merdeka Square commemorates the site on which the Union flag was lowered and the first raising of the Malayan flag took place in 1957. The square features a 311 foot tall fl...Read More
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Colonial Kuala Lumpur

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
  • June 21, 2011
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Quote: Merdaka Square is a huge grassy area in the Colonial Core of Kuala Lumpur that is surrounded by buildings and other features that will make you feel like you have been transported back to olde worlde England. It is absolutely a must visit are and... Read the full Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) review

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Masjid Jamek & Merdeka Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Koentje3000 from Hamme, Belgium
  • May 3, 2006
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Quote: Right at the confluent of the Klang and Gombak rivers lies one of its most interesting places, the Masjid Jamek or Friday Mosque, named after the Muslim holy day. It was built on the location where Kuala Lumpur was founded and on the place of an old... Read the full Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) review

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Dataran Merdeka

  • 0 out of 5 stars by ashford from Subang Jaya, Malaysia
  • April 16, 2001
Quote: Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square is located in Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in Kuala Lumpur. The place hosts celebrated events like rock concerts,pop shows, the annual Independence Day parade, the Floral Show and also got into the record books for... Read the full Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) review

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