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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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Universal Studios Singapore theme park

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Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park within Resorts World Sentosa. It is one of the five Universal Studios theme parks around the world and started operations on 28 May 2011. The park is a huge attraction in Singapore, not just among travellers but also celebrities. The theme park is packed with adventure rides, shows and fun rides for kids. You can meet your favourite movie characters in the meet-and-greet sessions.

Over 3 million guests visited the park in its opening year. Since then, Universal Studios Singapore has welcomed four million visitors every year. Visitors constitute Singaporeans as well as international tourists. …

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