KUALA LUMPUR: Dataran Merdeka is more than a historical landmark – it’s a place where personal and national histories intertwine. While it remains a symbol of Malaysia’s independence ...

Dataran Merdeka today is dominated by the Jalur Gemilang, fluttering atop what was for a time the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world. Cricket is no longer played on The Dataran.

Bernama checks at Dataran Merdeka found that city dwellers began arriving as early as 5 pm, bringing along mats, food supplies, foldable chairs and tables. For Nur Ain Sofia Zulkarlnain, a 22-year-old ...