Merdeka Underground

Dataran Merdeka underground is not very well known among tourists as they’re actually a quiet and under publicized area. However i had the opportunity to be here during the KL Alternative Bookfest and Art for Grabs event. It has very good air conditioning system and plenty of toilets.
Certain parts of the walls are covered with art and it is very spacious for any type of events. The only downside is that there is only one cafeteria here which is expensive and not very nice.

I was strolling around Dataran Merdeka and I found several paths going down the ground. At first, I thought it was connected to a train /​LRT station. However, realising there is no such station nearby, I went down to ascertain and found that it is a fully air-​conditioned complex that houses some souvenir shops and cafes. I learn that it is usually crowded when there is any event on and under the ground. However, to my disappointment, it looks very dead when there is no ongoing event and the outlets are poorly chosen as I don’t see any strategic business value.
Nothing interesting to me except a good temporary hideout from heat on the ground.