Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Dataran Merdeka, or Merdeka Square, is a historic landmark in the heart of Kuala Lumpur where Malaysia’s independence was declared in 1957. Surrounded by colonial-era buildings and the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the square features a vast open field, a towering 95-meter flagpole, and serves as a venue for national celebrations, parades, and cultural events.