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The Independence Stadium or Merdeka Stadium is a stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is known as the site of the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957. The stadium is also the site of the proclamation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963.
Stadium Merdeka, a symbol of Malaysia’s independence and national pride, has officially reopened in 2024 after a period of closure for extensive restoration and upgrading works. The stadium, built in 1956 and completed just before the historic proclamation of independence on 31 August, 1957, holds a special place in the hearts of Malaysians.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Were you at Stadium Merdeka in 1957 and 1963 when Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj shouted “Merdeka" seven times — marking Malaya's independence and Malaysia's birth? Do you still remember what it looked like?
Stadium Merdeka merupakan stadium sukan di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yang digunakan bagi kegiatan pelbagai guna. Stadium Merdeka memiliki keupayaan 25,000 penonton dengan 10,000 tempat duduk. [1] Kerja-kerja pembinaannya diselenggara oleh pihak Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) mulai bulan Julai 1956.
Stadium Merdeka holds a special place in the heart of Malaysians. Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, declared Malaya’s Independence on August 31, 1957, in this stadium. Tunku also proclaimed Malaysia here on September 16, 1963.
Stadium Merdeka, the iconic venue that witnessed Malaysia’s birth as an independent nation, will reopen its doors on 17 August after a long period of restoration and revitalization. For many Malaysians, Stadium Merdeka has been a distant memory, a relic of a bygone era.
KUALA LUMPUR: One of the country’s most historical landmarks – Stadium Merdeka – is expected to reopen its doors to the public by the first quarter of next year after being closed since 2016.
The much-anticipated reopening of Stadium Merdeka finally happened on Aug 17 in conjunction with the Sultan of Selangor’s Cup, where Selangor edged out Singapore 2-1. The stadium was closed in 2016 to make way for the construction of the soon-to-be-opened Merdeka 118 tower.
Stadium Merdeka, the site of Malaysia's Independence declaration, represents the forging of a new national architectural identity.
This iconic stadium was built in 1957 for the country's declaration of independence parade. During its glory days, this Olympic sized stadium was the venue of every major sporting event and concert. It was named a national heritage building in 2003.