There’s something very powerful and moving about being in places where history was written – you get a sense of being separated only by time, and not by space. Dataran Merdeka, or Merdeka Square, is one such place. It was where Malaya declared its independence from British colonists, where the Union Jack flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted in its place, and where our forefathers basically laid the foundations of our country.
With all of these tourist destinations in one place, it’s worth making the small walk round the corner from Masjid Jamek LRT – but bring water and a hat, as there is very little shade.