Drive Pass: The Dataran Merdeka (or Independence Square) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dataran Merdeka was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang, and was originally the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now Royal Selangor Club).

The Royal Selangor Club was founded in 1884 by the British who ruled Malaysia. The club started out as a tiny wooden building with an attap roof. Later, it was redesigned in Tudor style. It is located across the Padang where cricket matches and other sports were held, now known as Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia.

Drive Pass: The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka - literally the Independence Square - and the Royal Selangor Club, by Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The structure takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began.

It was designed by A.C. Norman and built in 1894-6 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 31st and the ushering in of the New Year. This heritage building used to be occupied by the then Apex Court of Malaysia, the Supreme Court which was subsequently renamed the Federal Court. The Court of Appeal was also housed in this hisoric building. The Federal Court and the Court of Appeals have since moved to the Palace of Justice located in Putrajaya, the new Federal administrative capital. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building now houses the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malaya.

Shopping Stop: The Central Market is situated at the border of China Town. Therefore why wouldn't you combine a visit to the Central Market with a visit to China Town? It's old building (1928) that has won awards for its architectural design. In this air-conditioned market you can find many souvenirs. It's a haven for tourists, where you can buy arts, handicrafts, batik, traditional wear etc. Everything that your heart desires is available here. The Central Market used to be an old "wet market" (meaning the market floor is wet from melted ice, water splashes etc) selling meat, vegetable and other local products.

The building has pale blue colour. In front of the Central Market is a square with palm trees. If it's too hot outside you can cool down inside, because there's an air-conditioning.

Inside the building there are two levels. On both levels are shops for souvenirs and handicrafts. At the first level are some artists and you can buy t-shirts. On the second level is even a small hawker center and you can buy antique items. Amid the stalls selling an array of souvenirs are small outlets where Malaysian artists display their works. Visitors may even have their portrait painted or order custom-made handicrafts.