From KLCC Petronas Towers, we headed towards The Sultan Abdul Samad Building and in front of that building is the Merdeka "Independence" Square. The teksi (Malaysian for Taxi) ripped us off by asking for RM 38.20. From KLCC to Merdeka Square takes about 10 mins drive and he is charging us that much. We ended up paying anyways since we are tourists and it is scary to fight with the locals. Never fight with locals if you are a tourist.
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was built in 1897. This was built to house several government departments during the British Administration in Malaysia. This was designed by A.C. Norman. This building resembles the mosques of Cairo as well. At present, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building houses the temple of justice, the federal court, the appeals court and the high court.
Merdeka Square or The Independence Square is the sight where the Malaysian flag was first raised at exactly 12:01 on August 31, 1957 to replace the Union Jack thus ending the British colonization of Malaya. At present, the Merdeka Square is the sight of many independence parties and celebrations. There is also an open field wherein several local bands play. There is also a 95-meter flagpole located, among the tallest in the world.
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was built in 1897. This was built to house several government departments during the British Administration in Malaysia. This was designed by A.C. Norman. This building resembles the mosques of Cairo as well. At present, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building houses the temple of justice, the federal court, the appeals court and the high court.
Merdeka Square or The Independence Square is the sight where the Malaysian flag was first raised at exactly 12:01 on August 31, 1957 to replace the Union Jack thus ending the British colonization of Malaya. At present, the Merdeka Square is the sight of many independence parties and celebrations. There is also an open field wherein several local bands play. There is also a 95-meter flagpole located, among the tallest in the world.
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