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Merdeka Park

Taman Merdeka

Public park surrounding a large lake with pavilions, an open-air theatre, rock sculptures, an independence monument, 2 bridges, two twin 2-storey white buildings, cannons and a clock tower. There is also a paid-per-entry shared gym within the park.

Address: Jalan Datin Halimah, 80200
Hours: 7AM-7PM
Price: Free

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