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Merdeka Square KL in Malaysia

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Merdeka Square KL is in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. Historic buildings encircle it. It was here that the Malaysian flag was raised first, replacing the Union flag, on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the annual Independence Day Parade. 

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History

Malaysia was a British colony for 180 years. On the night of 31 August 1957, Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman raised the Malaysian Jalur Gemilang flag on Merdeka Square KL. This marked the end of British colonial rule and the start of Malaysian freedom. …

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Chin Swee Cave Temple near Kuala Lumpur

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Chin Swee Cave Temple is dedicated to the Buddhist saint Chin Swee. Many believe that he possessed supernatural powers and the ability to perform miracles. The stunning temple attracts visitors from all over the world. It is on top of a mountain in Genting Highlands, Malaysia.

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History

Lim Goh Tong, the founder of Genting Highlands, constructed the temple. This was a year after he built the first resort and casino in Pahang, Malaysia in 1975. He selected the site as it was reminiscent of his village in Fujian, China. The misty 28 acre plot of forested land is at height of 4,600 ft. The temple overlooks lush green slopes of a pristine forest. Within the temple is a statue of Master Chin Swee. He was a Buddhist monk who was renowned for his magical abilities to bring rain and extinguish evil spirits. …

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Flower Dome Singapore at Gardens by the Bay

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Flower Dome Singapore is home to a collection of plants from Mediterranean regions around the world. It features lavender fields, olive groves and giant baobab trees. Design of  the biome is such that it casts as little shadow as possible. Highly selective glass panels separate out heat from the sun. Retractable shades control light levels and limit the heat gain when the sun is out. …

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Batu Caves ancient limestone caverns in Malaysia

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Batu Caves attracts travellers from all over the world. The Murugan Temple within the caves is a prime draw for all Hindu Tamils. Visitors must climb 272 step to reach the temple complex. A magnificent Murugan statue at the base of the flight of steps towers to a height of 141 ft (43 m) .

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History

K. Thamboosamy Pillay, a leader of the Tamil Hindu community in Malaya (as the area was then known), constructed a Murugan temple within the caves in 1891. Since then, the temple cave turned into the venue for the annual Thaipusam festival in the months of January or February. …

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