building and institution, due to its intertwined link with the country's history. The club is one of the oldest in the country, serving as a British institution, and is witness to the first hoisting of the Malayan flag in place of the Union Jack on the night of 30 August 1957 and declaration of independence by Tunku Abdul Rahman (to which club members broke into cheers of happiness), signifying the country's independence from the British. In 1984, the club was awarded a royal status under the patronage of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, who has voiced his support for the club's preservation during its 100th anniversary celebration, stating that "This institution should remain forever." Royal Selangor Club Kiara Sport Annexe The Royal Selangor Club Kiara Sport Annexe is a branch of the Royal Selangor Club built over a piece of land in Bukit Kiara 5.5 kilometres away from the original clubhouse, which was given as compensation after the original club's field was acquired by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall in 1987. The facility was officially opened on 7 June 1998 by then Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar. The annexe is laid out in a similar manner as the original club, with the main club building facing a large field and designed in a similar architectural style as the original club building. The annexe also includes a swimming pool at the rear of the building. Cricket In 1997, the ground held ten matches in the ICC Trophy. The following year it held five List A matches as part of the cricket competition at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. These matches saw Malaysia play Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland play South Africa, Malaysia play Zimbabwe, New Zealand play Scotland, and Barbados play South Africa. The Bukit Kiara ground was used for some matches at the 2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. See also Royal Selangor Golf Club Royal Selangor Flying Club References External links Official Royal Selangor Club website Official Royal Selangor Club Hash House Harriers website Buildings and structures in Kuala Lumpur Gentlemen's clubs in Malaysia 1884 establishments in British Malaya Cricket grounds in Malaysia Rugby union stadiums in Malaysia Organisations based in Malaysia with royal patronage