Kuala Lumpur city folk have gathered at Dataran Merdeka in the capital to usher in the new year amidst an air of festivity and gaiety.

The highlight of the night will be the countdown to 2020 on the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building clocktower, followed by a fireworks display and a light show by a fleet of 300 drones.

Other major landmarks throughout the city, including the Petronas Twin Towers, also held their own fireworks displays.

Earlier, the crowd at Dataran Merdeka was entertained to a free concert featuring local singers and bands.

While roads leading to Dataran Merdeka were closed for tonight, public transport operators have extended their services to past midnight to cater for the revellers.