Merdeka Square(Dataran Merdeka), Kuala Lumpur,The site witnessing the commemoration of the Independence of Malaysia.It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on August 31, 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the usual venue for the annual Merdeka Parade