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- Destinations
- Asia
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)
Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)
The 328-foot (100m) flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the
tallest in the world, and marks the place where Malaysia achieved
independence in 1957. The city's colonial past is still very much
alive in the architecture of the surrounding buildings and the
field still hosts the occasional cricket matches. The Tudor-style
Royal Selangor Club rests on one corner of the square, looking onto
a large video screen displaying religious messages and
advertisements. The Club served as a social centre for Kuala
Lumpur's British residents; its doors are now open to anyone who
can afford the membership fees. In keeping with die-hard customs
women are still not allowed entry to the bar, except by
invitation.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Melayu is the national language, but English is
widely spoken and is the language of business. Cantonese, Hokkien
and Hakka are spoken by the Malaysias Chinese population and Tamil,
Malayalam and Hindi among the Indian population.
Money
The Malaysian Ringit (MYR), also referred to as the Malaysian
Dollar, is divided into 100 sen. Malaysian banks charge in the
region of US$2-3 for foreign exchange transactions. Moneychangers
are generally quicker to deal with and do not charge commission;
their rates however are variable. Pounds or dollars are the easiest
to exchange. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and some
hotels. All major credit cards are accepted at upmarket hotels,
shops and restaurants. ATMs are widely available.