1838h (KL TIME) This is the Coat of Arms found at the side entrance of the Tugu Negara. Time to go, the place stinks of cat shit somewhere.... Quite a few cats are found in the area.

1843h (KL TIME) Next stop, the Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square, an immaculately-turfed 8.2 hectare area of historical interest. A 100 metre-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule. Beneath the square is Plaza Putra, an underground food, leisure and entertainment complex. Unfortunately, we did not have much time to check it out...

Just across the Merdeka Square is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The one behind my wife and baby. It was built in 1897 to house several important government departments during the British administration. This Moorish-inspired building, topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40m high clock tower, is a major landmark in the city. It serves as the backdrop for important events such as the National Day Parade on August 31 and the ushering in of the New Year. This heritage building is now occupied by the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum.

1910h (KL TIME) Our last stop of the day, is the Menara Kuala Lumpur. This tower is 421m tall and is the 4th tallest in the World. The tower also serves as a transmission station for telecommunications, radio and television. Admission is RM8 (Adults) and RM3 (Child from 4 to 12 years), open daily from 10am - 10pm. Decided not to go up the tower and took a walk around the foot of the tower.

1920h (KL TIME) View of the tower from the bottom. Last stop of the day as we return to the hotel. Walked around Times Square again and had our dinner at this Tian Jin Chinese Restaurant.