The Colonial District

Merdeka Square
Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

On the turf at Merdeka Square, a marble plaque marks the spot where the Union Jack was lowered at midnight on August 30, 1957, and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time – marking the birth of a nation. The flagpole is the tallest in the world. Live entertainment and cultural shows are staged at the amphitheatre on festive occasions. The Royal Selangor Club and St Mary's Cathedral are but two famous landmarks that located nearby.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

Originally the offices of the Colonial Secretariat, it later served as the first administrative centre of the Malayan government. Built in 1848 by British architects, A C Norman and A B Hubback, this historical landmark is famed for its Islamic-inspired architecture. Today, it houses the Courts of Law. The 40-metre high clock tower is a popular gathering point for New Year and National Day celebrations, parades and revelers.

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Tel : +603 227447410

Built in 1910, the Islamic influences in the design of graceful arches and minarets make this one of the most distinctive railway stations in the world. The building underwent extensive renovations and refurbishment in 1986. This was the nerve centre of the Malaysian railways that stretches from the north to the south of the country, and eastward to Kelanatn before its recent relocation to KL Sentral.