Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square is also known as Dataran Merdeka in Malay. It is located exactly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and right beside the Royal Selangor Club. This is the historical place where the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957. From then on, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the annual Merdeka Parade.

Merdeka Square is a historical site where Malaya declared its independence. If you are a fan of the Malayan history, you can come here and take some pictures. The field in front of Merdeka Square was officially named as Dataran Merdeka on 1st January in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 1990. There are many attractions nearby the Merdeka Square.

The flagpole which holds the flag of Malaysia is the highest in the world, towering at a height of 100 meters located here.

For shoppers, you can come over to Central Market Kuala Lumpur to buy some local souvenirs and food and at the same time learn about the different cultures of the society that makes up Malaysia. Another place where locals and tourists should visit is the Petaling Street (Chinatown) as this is the best place to taste local street foods and purchase all sorts of things.

Getting There

The most convenient way to get to the Merdeka Square via public transport is by getting on RapidKL train lines that runs through the Masjid Jamek LRT Station (Ampang Line) or Pasar Seni Station (Kelana Jaya Line). Walk towards Sultan Abdul Samad Building from the station and proceed to the corner and towards the Merdeka Square.

Attractions in Kuala Lumpur