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Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

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Tanjong Malim is a peaceful town located at about 70km north of Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia . It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider. This lovely town can be reached via the North-South Highway or simply by train from the KL Sentral Station . Photo by Fadzil Hisham The Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is one of the most historical place in Tanjong Malim. Opened in 1917 as Sultan Idris Training College, the university has produced so many important people for the country. Follow  Tigers Super Sports  on  Instagram Tanjong Malim is a nice place to relax yourself from the bustling city. There are many traditional food stalls and restaurants around here and you can have great food at pretty economical prices. Try the Nasi Lemak Terhad 10 Pagi , or Mee Goreng Mamak at K. P. Mohamed Restaurant . Pasar Lambak is a street market that happens every Saturday in this town where many food operators sell p...

Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late 19th century building located along Jalan Raja in front of the Merdeka Square and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The building originally housed the offices of the British colonial administration, and was known simply as Government Offices in its early years. In 1974 it was renamed after Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began. Click here to find more exciting places! The Merdeka (Independence) Square is located exactly opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. This is the historical place where the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag was raised for the very first time at the struck of midnight of 31st August 1957. From then on, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the annual Merdeka Parade. Surrounding the square are many buildings of historical interest. The Royal Selangor Club which was first founded in 1884, the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, St. M...