Merdeka square (Dataran Merdeka in Malay, meaning independence square) was formerly known as the Padang and used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club. Next to it are a number of interesting buildings such as the Sultan Abdul Samad building. Completed in 1897 in Moorish style it now houses the Ministry of Heritage, Culture and Arts. Near Merdeka square lies the museum of Islamic arts.

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01 Islamic arts museum
02 Islamic arts museum
03 Islamic religious department
04 Islamic religious department
05 Street with food stalls
06 Street with food stalls
07 Tour buses
08 Fountain and Sultan Abdul Samad building
09 Fountain
10 Sultan Abdul Samad building
11 Sultan Abdul Samad building
12 Clock tower
13 Sultan Abdul Samad building
14 Clock tower
15 Police head office
16 Dataran Merdeka square
17 Malaysian flag
18 Dataran Merdeka square
19 Dataran Merdeka square
20 Dataran Merdeka square
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