Stadium Merdeka - Independance Stadium Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur

Stadium Merdeka - 1957

Stadium Merdeka was constructed from September 25, 1956 to August 21, 1957. The birthplace of modern Malaysia, Stadium Merdeka was the site of one of the nation’s most important events. It was here on 31 August, 1957 that power was transferred from the British empire to the newly independent Malaysian government. While the stadium is an important part of Malaysia’s history, it was almost demolished in the late 1990s. In February 2003, Stadium Merdeka was named a national heritage building. In 2007, Merdeka Stadium underwent restoration to its original 1957 condition. The 45,000-capacity stadium has been reduced to 20,000, which meant that several of the upper terrace blocks built over the years had to be demolished. The renovations are part of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary plans to relive the moment when Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed independence there.

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