Iconic square brimming with life


The Dataran Merdeka fountain is a popular spot for rest and respite. Menara DBKL in the background is illuminated with the Jalur Gemilang. — Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

ONE of the most famous landmarks in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is Dataran Merdeka, where Malaya’s independence from the British was declared.

The square is among the earliest open spaces introduced in Malaya, at the heart of the colonial government administration district.

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