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23rd July 2024
Klang’s history
Klang’s history predates Malacca’s and can be considered one of the oldest cities in Malaysia, having been occupied for about 2,000 years. In the aftermath of a civil war between Raja Mahadi and Raja Abdullah, all that’s left of the former king’s empire is an archway. Many buildings from this era have been lost to time, with one source noting that Raja Mahadi’s town was situated at the top of a hill with a tunnel that reached the Klang River. However, the tunnel has long been buried.
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Core Activities in Klang
Separated by the Klang River, Klang is divided into North Klang and South Klang. North Klang is divided into three sub-districts: Kapar, Rantau Panjang, and Meru. Since 2008, more residential and commercial areas, as well as government offices, have been developed in South Klang. While North Klang used to be the main commercial centre, South Klang has now taken the lead. Major government and private healthcare facilities, such as Sri Kota Hospital, Pantai Hospital, and Klang General Hospital, are located in South Klang.
South Klang is busier and has become the centre of social and recreational activity. This is supported by the growth of modern townships such as Bandar Botanic, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Taman Sentosa Perdana, Taman Bayu Perdana, Glenmarie Cove, OM Hub Klang Jaya and Kota Bayuemas. Additionally, Malaysia’s business port, Port Klang, is situated in South Klang.
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North Klang, with its older residential areas such as Berkeley Garden, Taman Eng Ann, Bandar Baru Klang, and Taman Klang Utama, also boasts newer townships like Bandar Bukit Raja, Aman Perdana, and Klang Sentral. These areas feature numerous F&B restaurants, offices, and commercial activities. Industrial parks in Klang include Meru Industrial Park, Excellent Technology Parks I, II, and III, and Kapar Bestari, Sungai Kapar, Bukit Raja Industrial Park , Zone Innovation Park, among others.
Economic Sectors Supported by Klang
The economy of Klang is closely tied to the greater Klang Valley. Major industrial areas are found in Meru, Bukit Raja, Kapar, Taman Klang Utama, Sungai Buloh, Teluk Gong, and Pulau Indah. Initially, rubber and palm oil plantations played a significant role but were later converted for urban, residential, and industrial development.
Port Klang is a crucial part of Klang’s economy, hosting numerous shipping companies, container storage centres, and freight and transportation companies. The Port Klang Free Trade Zone (PKFTZ), established in 2004, has transformed Port Klang into a regional distribution and storage hub as well as a trade and logistics centre.
Unique Selling Points of Klang
Klang boasts several shopping malls, which serve as landmarks in their respective locations, including AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, AEON Bukit Raja Shopping Centre, AEON Big Hypermarket, Klang Parade, and Centro Mall. The town also has notable schools such as SJK(C)Taman Rashna, SMJK Kwang Hua, SMK(P) Bukit Kuda, and SMK (P) Kapar.
Connectivity of Klang
Klang is well-connected to the Klang Valley via the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), the Federal Highway, the North Klang Straits Bypass (New North Klang Straits Bypass), and the KESAS Highway. The under-construction West Coast Expressway (WCE), expected to be completed by the end of 2022, will run between Changkat Jering, Perak and Klang-Banting, Selangor. Klang is served by five commuter stations on the two Port Klang lines of the KTM Komuter system: Bukit Badak, Klang, Teluk Pulai, Kampung Raja Uda, and Teluk Gadong stations. By November 2023, Klang will also be connected to the LRT 3 rail line.
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