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From a sleepy fishing village, Pulau Redang (Redang Island) has grown into one of the most popular tourist destinations on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The reefs of the Redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and 100 species of fish. Every year, Pulau Redang attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the sun, beaches and spectacular marine life
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The Merdeka Square (Independence Square or Dataran Merdeka) is situated in the centre of the city. It's close to the Gombak river, the Masjid Jamek, Central Market and China Town. It's the core of KL's history. Here you find buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the National History museum. Some of them peppered with Moorish flavour. A 100 metre-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule. The square exist for a large part of a grass field: the Padang (picture above). Around this field are the most interesting buildings. Getting There Dataran Merdeka is accessible by bus, taxi or LRT. It is only about a five-minute walk from Central Market; just take the PUTRA LRT train to the Pasar Seni (Central Market) station. Alternatively, you can catch a taxi from anywhere around town to go to Dataran Merdeka.
 
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