The day two friends saved Dataran Merdeka’s field
Dataran Merdeka holds a special place in Malaysia’s history. It was here, on Aug 31, 1957, that the Union Jack flag was lowered and the Malayan flag raised for the first time, marking a new beginning for the nation.
Today, the sight of the Jalur Gemilang billowing gracefully against the blue sky is truly striking. The flagpole itself was reputed to be the tallest in the world at the time of its completion.
Dataran Merdeka was previously known as the Selangor Club Padang, or simply the “Padang”. The green field at Dataran Merdeka remains a serene sight amidst the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur.
But what if you discovered that the field was under threat? How far would you go to save it?
In the 1980s, two friends – Hamin Derus, better known as Alang, and Victor Chin – stepped up like grassroots superheroes when they learnt about plans to cover…
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