From Dataran Merdeka, where the Union Jack was lowered at midnight on 31 August 1957, through the Lake Gardens - the National Monument, the museum and Seri Negara - to Stadium Merdeka, where independence was proclaimed, and Merdeka 118: the sites where modern Malaysia began.
Play interactive tourWhere the Union Jack came down at midnight, 1957.
At 12:01am, 31 August 1957, the Malayan flag rose here for the first time.
This 95m flagpole was once the world's tallest - and marks Kilometre Zero.
Built in 1897 to house British colonial rule, facing the square where it ended.
Laid out in 1888, this 226-acre park is the green heart of KL.
Unveiled 1966, sculpted by the Iwo Jima Memorial's creator - honouring those lost to war.
Opened 31 August 1963 - six years to the day after Merdeka.
Built 1913, this mansion hosted the drafting of Malaysia's Federal Constitution.
Here, 31 August 1957, Tunku Abdul Rahman cried "Merdeka!" seven times.
Opened 2024 at 678.9m, the world's 2nd-tallest tower honours this moment's name.
From that flagpole to this tower - independence's story, still continuing.
