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[85], Kuala Lumpur's eleven parliamentary constituencies, with estimated population and percentage of the total, are congruent with administrative subdivisions under the authority of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall authority. [49], A railway line between Kuala Lumpur and Klang, initiated by Swettenham and completed in 1886, increased accessibility which resulted in the rapid growth of the town. This would eventually become the Kuala Lumpur Municipal Council. Kuala Lumpur is also one of the stages of the Tour de Langkawi cycling race.[168]. The area covers other administratively separate towns and cities such as Klang, Shah Alam, Putrajaya and others,[71][72] and it is served by the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. // Senses of Malaysia, vol. Lelong Auction 2 Storey Terrace House, Low Cost at Jalan Teratai 1/10, Taman Bukit Teratai, 56100, Kuala Lumpur. The Kuala Lumpur of 1872 beside the Klang River was described by Frank Swettenham as a "purely Chinese village", although a Malay stockade already existed at Bukit Nanas at that time. The first section of the MRT opened on 16 December 2016, and the network has since grown rapidly in accordance with Malaysia's aim of developing a comprehensive rail network as the backbone of the country's public transportation system. Contact Cheras LeisureMall on Messenger. [20] Another suggestion is that it was initially a Cantonese word lam-pa meaning 'flooded jungle' or 'decayed jungle'. hen. Before the start of local car production, the Mercedes-Benz 200, Mazda 323/Ford Laser, Toyota Mark II X80 series and the Opel Kadett were used. [citation needed], There has been growing emphasis to expand the economic scope of the city into other service activities, such as research and development, which supports the rest of the economy of Malaysia. [25], Important Malay figures of early Kuala lumpur also include Haji Mohamed Tahir who became the Dato Dagang ("chief of traders"). [95] The service sector comprising finance, insurance, real estate, business services, wholesale and retail trade, restaurants and hotels, transport, storage and communication, utilities, personal services and government services form the largest component of employment representing about 83.0 percent of the total. [37] Notable Minangkabaus include their headman Dato' Sati, Utsman Abdullah,[38] and Haji Mohamed Taib who was involved in the early development of Kampung Baru. This resulted in a distinct eclectic shop house architecture typical to this region. [139] They were designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art. Closed Now. Other bus operators such as Selangor Omnibus, Setara Jaya bus, and Causeway Link. [30] At that time Sutan Puasa was already trading near Ampang, two traders from Lukut, Hiu Siew and Yap Ah Sze, then arrived in Kuala Lumpur where they set up shops to sell provisions to miners in exchange for tin. Address: 40, Jalan manis 1, Taman Segar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur; How to get there: 8 min walk from Taman Mutiara MRT Station to The Taste at Cheras. The large service sector is evident in the number of local and foreign banks and insurance companies operating in the city. With a police force of six, he was able to uphold the rule of law, constructing a prison that could accommodate 60 prisoners at any time. [96] On the other hand, the working age group of 15–59 increased from 63% in 1980 to 67% in 2000. Greater Kuala Lumpur covers an even more extensive selection of universities including several international branches such as Monash University Malaysia Campus, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and Xiamen University Malaysia. Templer Park initiated and opened by Sir Gerald Templer in 1954 during the "Emergency" time. [56] On 31 August 1957, the Federation of Malaya gained its independence from British rule. Direct buses from KLIA to the city centre are plentiful (every 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours), air-conditioned and comfortable with fares ranging from RM 11 (roughly US$2.70) to RM 15 (roughly US$3.70). Kuala Lumpur residents are generally literate in English, with a large proportion adopting it as their first language. Many of these facilities including the main stadium (with running track and a football field), hockey stadium and swimming pools are located in the National Sports Complex at Bukit Jalil while a velodrome and more swimming pools are located in Bandar Tun Razak, next to the Taman Tasik Permaisuri Lake Gardens. [177] However, public transport utilisation is set to rise with the expansion of the rail network.,[179] which was operated by Prasarana Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley via its subsidiaries Rapid Rail and Rapid Bus, using Rapid KL brand name. KLIA connects the city with direct flights to destinations in six continents around the world,[190] and is the main hub for the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines and low-cost carrier, AirAsia. [53], During World War II, Kuala Lumpur was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on 11 January 1942. [104] Another notable trend is the increased presence of budget hotels in the city. [60] The worst rioting on record in Malaysia however occurred on 13 May 1969, when race riots broke out in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to the Second World War, many shophouses, usually two stories with functional shops on the ground floor and separate residential spaces upstairs, were built around the old city centre. [41], Early Kuala Lumpur was a small town that suffered from many social and political problems – the buildings were made of wood and atap (palm frond thatching) that were prone to fire, lack of proper sanitation plagued the town with diseases, and it suffered from a constant threat of flooding. [14][15], Kuala Lumpur means "muddy confluence" in Malay; Kuala is the point where two rivers join together or an estuary, and lumpur means "mud". Build a private website for co-workers, parents or students! The National Art Gallery serves as a centre of excellence and trustee of the national art heritage. [19], Federated Malay States 1895–1942; 1945–1946 [44], The early Chinese and Malay settlements were along the east bank of the Klang River – the Chinese mainly settled around the commercial centre of Market Square; the Malays, later Indian Chettiars and Indian Muslims resided in the Java Street (now Jalan Tun Perak) area. [188], The KL Monorail was opened on 31 August 2003 with 11 stations running 8.6 km (5 mi) on two parallel elevated tracks. 6, 2011, Gurstien, P (1985) Malaysia Architecture Heritage Survey â€“ A Handbook, Malaysia Heritage Trust. KL Grand Prix CSI 5*,[166] a five-star international showjumping equestrian event is held annually in the city. A Sanitary Board was created on 14 May 1890 which was responsible for sanitation, upkeep of roads, lighting of street and other functions. In 1880, the state capital of Selangor was moved from Klang to the more strategically advantageous Kuala Lumpur by the colonial administration, and the British Resident William Bloomfield Douglas then decided that the government buildings and living quarters should be located to the west of the river. Rapid Bus began the first phase of the revamp of its bus network in January 2006 by introducing 15 City Shuttle bus routes which serve major areas in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kuala Lumpur. (2007). [115], Kuala Lumpur's heterogeneous populace includes the country's three major ethnic groups: the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians, although the city also has a mix of different cultures including Eurasians, as well as Kadazans, Ibans and other indigenous races from around Malaysia. Pos Laju Cheras is located at No. Television series set in Kuala Lumpur include A Tale of 2 Cities (starring Rui En and Joanne Peh). Islam is practised primarily by the Malays, the Indian Muslim communities and a small number of Chinese Muslims. Kuala Lumpur alone has 66 shopping malls and is the retail and fashion hub in Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia. Chinese miners were involved in tin mining up the Selangor River in the 1840s about ten miles north of present-day Kuala Lumpur,[22] and Mandailing Sumatrans led by Raja Asal and Sutan Puasa were also involved in tin mining and trade in the Ulu Klang region before 1860, and Sumatrans may have settled in the upper reaches of Klang River in the first quarter of the 19th century, possibly earlier. [100], Other important economic activities in the city are education and health services. The first LRT line was opened in 1996 and the system has since expanded to three lines, which was opened in 1998 and 1999. Kuala Lumpur was touted as one of the host cities for the Formula One World Championship from 1999 to 2017. No. Kuala Lumpur is poised to become the global Islamic Financing hub[97] with an increasing number of financial institutions providing Islamic Financing and the strong presence of Gulf's financial institutions such as the world's largest Islamic bank, Al-Rajhi Bank[98] and Kuwait Finance House. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian pronunciation: [ˈkualə, -a ˈlumpo(r), -ʊ(r)]), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (Malay: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) and colloquially referred to as KL, is a federal territory and the capital city of Malaysia.It is the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km 2 (94 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1.73 million as of 2016. Kuala Lumpur daily, business, and digital papers include The Malaysian Reserve, The Edge, The Star, New Straits Times, The Sun, Malay Mail, Berita Harian, and Harian Metro. [51], The area that is defined as Kuala Lumpur expanded considerably in the 20th century. Statistics from the 2010 Census indicate that 87.4% of the Chinese population identify as Buddhists, with significant minorities of adherents identifying as Christians (7.9%), Chinese folk religions (2.7%) and Muslims (0.6%). FREE, find a carpool to work, school or any trip. The systems were fully implemented by 27 May 2019. [36] The third Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur, Yap Ah Loy, was appointed in 1868. [107] Shopping in Malaysia contributed RM7.7 billion (US$2.26 billion) or 20.8 percent of the RM31.9 billion tourism receipts in 2006.[108]. [161] The open-wheel auto racing A1 Grand Prix[162] was held until the series folded in 2009. 1-1 Tingkat 1, Jalan Radin Bagus 3, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, KUALA LUMPUR … Address: 14, Jalan Prima Setapak 3, Taman Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur [77][78] Kuala Lumpur typically receives minimum 2,600 mm (100 in) of rain annually; June and July are relatively dry, but even then rainfall typically exceeds 131 millimetres (5.2 in) per month. 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There are also football fields, local sports complexes, swimming pools and tennis courts scattered around the suburbs. P-01, Lower Ground 2, Kiara 163, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. [73], The geography of Kuala Lumpur is characterised by the huge Klang Valley. By the time it became a municipality in 1948 it had expanded to 93 km2 (36 sq mi), and then to 243 km2 (94 sq mi) in 1974 as a Federal Territory. All bumiputera Malays are Muslim;[129] this is due to the criterion in the definition of a Malay in the Malaysian constitution that they should adhere to Islam.[130]. [184] KTM Komuter's 175 km (109 mi) network in the Central Sector has 53 stations. [137] Examples of these buildings are Telekom Tower, Maybank Tower, Dayabumi Complex, and the Islamic Centre. Kuala Lumpur also is becoming the centre for new media, innovation and creative industry development in the region and hosts the international creative industry event, Kreative.Asia. 03-9131 5757 Faks 03-9131 9496. The valley is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south and the Strait of Malacca in the west. Kuala Lumpur is home to the University of Malaya (UM). Our Outlet. [155] The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) in Sentul West and Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPac) in Damansara Perdana are two of the most established centres for performing arts, notably theatre, plays, music, and film screening in the country. Kuala Lumpur achieved city status on 1 February 1972,[62][63] becoming the first settlement in Malaysia to be granted the status after independence. The Prasarana Malaysia has adopted the hub and spoke system to provide greater connectivity, and cut down the need of more buses. Empire of Japan 1942–1945 Yap escaped to Klang where he reassembled a fighting force. [110][111] Some of these shophouses have made way for new developments but there are still many standing today around Medan Pasar (Old Market Square), Chinatown, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Doraisamy, Bukit Bintang and Tengkat Tong Shin areas. [93] Average monthly household income is RM9,073 (~$2,200) as of 2016, growing at a pace of approximately 6% a year. Location Post Office State Postcode; Apartment Pertama Residensi: Kuala Lumpur Get this location Maps and GPS Coordinates. The Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur, commonly known as Petaling Street, is one of them. [118], A notable phenomenon in recent times has been the increase of foreign residents in Kuala Lumpur, which rose from 1% of the city's population in 1980 to about 8% in the 2000 census, and 9.4% in the 2010 census. [124] From 1980 to 2000 the number of Bumiputras increased by 77%, but the Chinese still outnumbered the Bumiputras in Kuala Lumpur in the 2000 census at 43% compared to Bumiputras at 38%. The major tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur include the Petronas Twin Towers, the Bukit Bintang shopping district, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, Petaling Street (Chinatown), the Merdeka Square, the House of Parliament, the National Palace (Istana Negara), the National Museum, Islamic Arts Museum, Central Market, KL Bird Park, Aquaria KLCC, the National Monument, and religious sites such as the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, Thean Hou Temple and Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfield. The other airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Skypark and served as the main international gateway to Kuala Lumpur from 1965 until KLIA opened in 1998. Sabah 16, Jln Damai, Luyang Commercial Centre, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 6B-1-1 & 6B-1-2, Jalan 4/91, Dataran Shamelin, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur… In Kuala Lumpur, most taxis have distinctive white and red liveries. [50] In 1896, Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay States. [89] The infrastructure development in the surrounding areas such as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Sepang, the creation of the Multimedia Super Corridor and the expansion of Port Klang further reinforce the economic significance of the city. Page Transparency See More. Its location within the most developed state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which has wider flat land than the east coast, has contributed to its faster development relative to other cities in Malaysia. The Petronas Art Gallery, another centre for fine art, is situated in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). www.cherasleisuremall.com.my. www.cherasleisuremall.com.my. The new federal territory Kuala Lumpur flag and anthem were introduced. It was ranked as being the 6th most-visited city in the world in 2019 by Mastercard. [10], Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas form the most industrialised and economically, the fastest growing region in Malaysia. [83] Nine mayors have been appointed since t [143] These residual forest areas are home to a number of fauna species particularly monkeys, treeshrews, pygmy goats, budgerigars, squirrels and birds. Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Malaysia is the medium-capacity rail lines in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism are practised mainly among the Chinese. [119] A significant component of the Malay population in Kuala Lumpur of this period consisted of Malays recruited by the British in 1880 mostly from rural Malacca to establish a police force of 2–300, many of whom then brought their families here. FREE, find a carpool to work, school or any trip. Leasehold, Reserve Price RM 342,000 on 2021-01-07 Malaysia [114] Kuala Lumpur is also the centre of the wider Klang Valley metropolitan (covering Petaling Jaya, Klang, Subang Jaya, Puchong, Shah Alam, Gombak and others) which has an estimated metropolitan population of 7.25 million as of 2017[update]. [116] Cantonese and Mandarin are prominent as they are spoken by the local majority Chinese population. The buses were primarily painted pink with a white stripe on the sides, and had a capacity of 20-30 passengers, due to its smaller size. - Homemade cookies & treats - KL based (Cheras) - Self collection and delivery - Delivery fee is not included in the price listed Operating Hours: 10am to 9pm [203], List of Kuala Lumpur representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat), Federal territory and capital city in List, Malaysia, Major urban rail transportation in Kuala Lumpur. Opens at 10:00 AM. [87] Despite the relocation of federal government administration to Putrajaya, certain government institutions such as Bank Negara Malaysia (National Bank of Malaysia), Companies Commission of Malaysia and Securities Commission as well as most embassies and diplomatic missions have remained in the city.[88]. Cheras is a town and a district, straddling both the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Hulu Langat District in Selangor state, Malaysia . [86], Kuala Lumpur is home to the Parliament of Malaysia. [199] Almost 170 RapidKL's bus routes are covered with this real time feature, and were expanded to MRT feeder bus service. [66] The administrative and judicial functions of the government were shifted from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. Malaysian English is a variant widely used. In its pewtersmithing workshop, "The School of Hard Knocks", participants are taught to create their own pewter dish using traditional tools and methods. Sarawak Floor 1st, sublot 18, lot 1314, Jln Sekama/Pending 93450 Kuching, Sarawak The Formula One event contributed significantly to tourist arrivals and tourism income to Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. As of 2018[update], Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is only used for chartered and turboprop flights by airlines such as Firefly and Malindo Air. [177] Hence, every part of the city is well connected by highways. Indians traditionally adhere to Hinduism. [2] Residents of the city are colloquially known as KLites. [112], Kuala Lumpur is the most populous city in Malaysia, with a population of 1.76 million in the city proper as of 2016[update]. [83] It is responsible for public health and sanitation, waste removal and management, town planning, environmental protection and building control, social and economic development, and general maintenance functions of urban infrastructure. Trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges, such as Marini's on 57, Skybar at Traders Hotel, the Beach Club, Espanda, the Hakka Republic Wine Bar & Restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, the Luna Bar, Nuovo, Rum Jungle, No Black Tie, the Thai Club, Zion club, Zouk, and many others are located here. It is the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1.73 million as of 2016[update]. [146], Kuala Lumpur contains 14 tertiary education institutions, 79 high schools, 155 elementary schools and 136 kindergartens.[147]. KLIA2 is served by an extension of the KLIA Ekspres and by a free shuttle bus service from KLIA. [145] How much does a taxi cost from 56100, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in GrabCar Economy - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? The network was three lines – the 13 MRT Circle Line, looping around Kuala Lumpur, the 9 MRT Kajang Line and the 12 MRT Putrajaya Line covering a 20 km radius in the southeast–northwest direction from the city centre – will integrate the current rapid transit system in Kuala Lumpur and serve high-density areas which are currently not serviced by any rapid transit system. It was only 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) in 1895, but was extended to encompass 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) in 1903. Flood is a frequent occurrence in Kuala Lumpur after heavy downpours, especially in the city centre, because the structural irrigation lags behind the intensive development within the city. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Get this location Maps and GPS Coordinates. Other annual sport events hosted by the city include the KL Tower Run,[167] the KL Tower International BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit and the Kuala Lumpur International Marathon. Buy, Sell & Rent Penang Real Estate [105] Kuala Lumpur plays host to many cultural festivals such as the Thaipusam procession at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. While Tamil is dominant amongst the local Indian population, other Indian languages spoken by minorities include Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Hindi. [9] However, some sections of the political bodies still remain in Kuala Lumpur. The Apprentice Asia was launched on 22 May 2013. The bus operated on a commission basis, with service operators being paid according to the fare they collected. The town became embroiled in the Selangor Civil War due in part to the fight for control of revenues from the tin mines. [52], The development of rubber industry in Selangor fueled by the demand for car tyre in the early 20th century led to a boom of the town, with the population of Kuala Lumpur increasing from 30,000 in 1900 to 80,000 in 1920. [172], Kuala Lumpur was referenced in an episode of The Simpsons entitled "Bart Gets Famous", in which the Bumblebee Man stated that "a powerful tidal wave in Kuala Lumpur has killed 120 people". [144], According to government statistics, Kuala Lumpur has a literacy rate of 97.5% in 2000, the highest rate in any state or territory in Malaysia. This annual event draws the world's top riders and their prized horses to Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur. [29] Kuala Lumpur was the furthest point up the Klang River to which supplies could conveniently be brought by boat; it therefore became a collection and dispersal point serving the tin mines. Kuala Lumpur is at the forefront of the convergence of media, art, culture and communications. The Chinese Kapitan Yap Ah Loy aligned himself with Tengku Kudin, and the rival Chinese gang allied themselves with Raja Mahdi. 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