Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square)
Dataran Merdeka/Independence Square was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang, and was originally the cricket green of the Selangor Club (currently known as Royal Selangor Club).
The Dataran Merdeka was officially opened on January 1, 1990 in conjunction of Visit Malaysia Year 1990.
The most significant landmarks built by the British is the "Sultan Abdul Samad Building" which grandly overlooks the Data
ran Merdeka. The building was completed in 1897 and housed several important departments during the British administration.
ran Merdeka. The building was completed in 1897 and housed several important departments during the British administration.
A 95-meter flagpole is one of the tallest in the world, marks that spot with a flat, round black marble plaque. It is located at the southern end of the square.
The quasi-Tudor style timber structure was built in 1890 and remains a place to watch a game of cricket o
n a Sunday afternoon.
n a Sunday afternoon.
The Royal Selangor Club's Tudor-style building, built in 1890 is in stark contrast to the Moorish Sultan Abdul Samad government building across the square.
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