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Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur · Every August
Merdeka Day parade
The flag first raised in 1957 flies again over a dawn parade at the square where Malaysia was born.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Kuala Lumpur for August 25 to 31, 2027, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The parade starts about 8 a.m.; be there by 6:30 for a view of the square.
- In some years the main parade rotates to Putrajaya; confirm the venue a few weeks out.
- KLIA is 30 minutes by express train to KL Sentral, then a short LRT or taxi ride to Merdeka Square.
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