Independence Square, Colonial square in Central District, Malaysia
Independence Square stretches across a vast green space, bordered by the Sultan Abdul Samad Building with its copper domes and clock tower.
The square marked Malaysia's independence from British rule in 1957 when the Malaysian flag replaced the Union Jack at midnight on August 31.
The buildings surrounding Independence Square display architectural elements from British colonial, Moorish, and traditional Malaysian designs throughout their structures.
Visitors can reach Independence Square through the Masjid Jamek LRT station, with direct connections to three different train lines in Kuala Lumpur.
The square features a 95-meter flagpole at its southern end, maintaining continuous display of the Malaysian flag throughout the year.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Website: http://visitkl.gov.my/visitklv2/index.php?r=column/cthree&id=55&place_id=979
GPS coordinates: 3.14882,101.69367
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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National Mosque of Malaysia
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Kwai Chai Hong
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Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall
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Maybank Tower
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Central Market
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Dayabumi Complex
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
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St. Mary's Cathedral
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National Textile Museum
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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur Library
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Panggung Bandaraya DBKL
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Exchange Square
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Kuala Lumpur Guandi Temple
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Telekom Museum
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Lee Rubber Building
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Maybank Numismatic Museum
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Taman Orkid Kuala Lumpur
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Art House Gallery Museum of Ethnic Arts
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Petaling Street
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial
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