
 Malaysia: The event was held in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, on April 21. The 16.5 km long-relay began from the historic Independence Square, passed in front of several city landmarks before coming to an end at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Among the landmarks the Olympic flame passed next to were the Parliament House, National Mosque, KL Tower and Merdeka Stadium. A team of 1000 personnel from the Malaysian police Special Action Squad guarded the event and escorted the torchbearers. The last time an Olympic torch relay was held in Malaysia was the 1964 Tokyo edition. COUNT 8
QSN1 When did the torch visit Malaysia? ANS1 April 21 QSN2 What is the capital city of Malaysia? ANS2 Kuala Lumpur QSN3 Where did the route begin in Malaysia? ANS3 Independence Square QSN4 Prior to the 2008 games, when did Malaysia last see an Olympic torch relay? ANS4 1964 QSN5 What is the location of the start of the relay in Malaysia? ANS5 Independence Square QSN6 Where did the relay end in Malaysia? ANS6 Petronas Twin Towers. QSN7 What year was the last torch relay event in Malaysia? ANS7 1964 QSN8 How many Special Police protected the relay event? ANS8 1000