Rage Over Maybank Signage on Merdeka 118: A Clash Between National Pride and Corporate Branding

By CS Team News Desk | 19 September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR – As Malaysia's towering symbol of independence, Merdeka 118, finally pierces the skyline after years of anticipation, a new controversy has emerged: the prominent "Maybank" signage emblazoned at its pinnacle. What was meant to be a beacon of national achievement has sparked online fury, with critics decrying the corporate branding as a "marring" of the tower's majestic, patriotic silhouette.

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Gua Sireh: A Prehistoric Site of Significance


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