Dataran Merdeka field

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Dataran Merdeka field is the central grassy expanse in Kuala Lumpur’s historic Merdeka Square, renowned as the site where Malaysia’s independence was first proclaimed.

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Dataran Merdeka field canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical site
public square
urban park
adjacentTo Jalan Raja
Jalan Raja Laut
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Royal Selangor Club
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
associatedWith Malaysian independence
national identity of Malaysia
country Malaysia
event Proclamation of Independence of the Federation of Malaya
eventDate 31 August 1957
feature flagpole for the Malaysian flag
large open lawn
surrounding colonial-era architecture
formerUse cricket field of the Royal Selangor Club
governingBody Kuala Lumpur City Hall
hasPart grassy field
heritageStatus important national heritage site of Malaysia
languageOfName Malay
locatedIn Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Malaysia
Merdeka Square
meaningOfName Independence Square field
near Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
River of Life Kuala Lumpur
partOf historic core of Kuala Lumpur
significance key national ceremonial space in Malaysia
site where the Malayan flag was first raised at independence
symbolic birthplace of independent Malaya
touristAttraction yes
urbanContext central open space in downtown Kuala Lumpur
usedFor Merdeka Day parades
cultural events
national day celebrations
public gatherings
tourism

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Merdeka Square hasPart Dataran Merdeka field
Selangor Club Padang hasAlternativeName Dataran Merdeka field