Hulu Langat District
Hulu Langat is the fifth largest district in Selangor State with an area of 840 square kilometres and the second most populous district with a population of 1,400,461 at the 2020 Census (provisional result). It is also the second most densely populated district with approximately 1688 people per km. It has a mix of urban and rural settlements with a majority of the population settling in towns near Kuala Lumpur. These population centers, such as Cheras and Ampang effectively became suburbs of the greater metropolitan area (both Cheras and Ampang are communities now divided administratively between Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory and Selangor State).
Hulu Langat has a median income of RM8361 (2019), which is the fourth highest in the state and country behind Petaling, Sepang and Gombak. The figure is higher than both the state, RM8210 (2019) and national median income of RM5873 (2019).
Population
According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Hulu Langat's population increased from 1,138,198 in 2010 to 1,400,416 in 2020.
| Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
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| 1991 | 413,900 | — | ||
| 2000 | 864,451 | +108.9% | ||
| 2010 | 1,138,198 | +31.7% | ||
| 2020 | 1,400,461 | +23.0% | ||
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The following is based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2020 forecast.
| Ethnic groups in Hulu Langat, 2020 forecast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Bumiputera | 731,700 | 58.3% |
| Chinese | 385,600 | 30.7% |
| Indian | 122,400 | 9.8% |
| Others | 14,400 | 1.1% |
Administrative divisions
Hulu Langat District is divided into 7 mukims, which are:
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Local Area Government
- Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (Mukim Ampang only)
- Kajang Municipal Council (Most parts of the district except Mukim Ampang)
Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)
| Parliament | Seat Name | Member of Parliament | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| P099 | Ampang | Rodziah Ismail | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P100 | Pandan | Rafizi Ramli | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P101 | Hulu Langat | Mohd Sany Hamzan | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |
| P102 | Bangi | Syahredzan Johan | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P103 | Puchong | Yeo Bee Yin | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
List of Hulu Langat district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)
| Parliament | State | Seat Name | State Assemblyman | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P99 | N20 | Lembah Jaya | Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P100 | N21 | Pandan Indah | Izham Hashim | Pakatan Harapan (AMANAH) |
| P100 | N22 | Teratai | Yew Jia Haur | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P101 | N23 | Dusun Tua | Johan Abd Aziz | Barisan Nasional (UMNO) |
| P101 | N24 | Semenyih | Nushi Mahfodz | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
| P102 | N25 | Kajang | David Cheong Kian Young | Pakatan Harapan (PKR) |
| P102 | N26 | Sungai Ramal | Mohd Shafie Ngah | Perikatan Nasional (PAS) |
| P102 | N27 | Balakong | Wayne Ong Chun Wei | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
| P103 | N28 | Seri Kembangan | Wong Siew Ki | Pakatan Harapan (DAP) |
Transportation
Railways
RapidKL 3 LRT Ampang Line
- Pandan Jaya - Cempaka - Cahaya - Ampang
- RapidKL 9 MRT Kajang Line
KTM Komuter 1 Batu Caves-Pulau Sebang Line
KTM ETS Padang Besar/Butterworth - Gemas
Bus
Hentian Kajang is the main bus terminal that provides access to both intercity and local destinations with Rapid Bus as the main service provider. Bus routes within the district fall under the Ampang Corridor and Cheras Corridor.
Highways
East–West Link Expressway or Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway
Cheras–Kajang Expressway (Grand Saga Highway)
Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK)
Kajang–Seremban Highway (LEKAS)
North–South Expressway Southern Route (PLUS)
Sungai Besi–Ulu Klang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)
Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)
East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE), which connects Ukay Perdana, Ampang and Sungai Long, Kajang is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by 2024.
Education
Hulu Langat District is home to a number of higher education institutions.
Public universities
Private universities and university colleges
- Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Kajang
- German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Bangi
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang
- Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS), Kajang
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Sungai Long
- University of Nottingham (Malaysia campus), Semenyih
- New Era University College, Kajang
Places of interest
Hulu Langat town is famous for its durians. This town is also popular for its recreational activities and natural surroundings. Due to its near location to the city of Kuala Lumpur Hulu Langat is a popular spot to the local tourist for recreational activities. Among the popular spots of eco-tourism are the Sungai Gabai Waterfalls, the Semenyih Water Reservoir and the Congkak River Forest Recreational Center. Another latest hot spot for tourism is the Sungai Lopoh, located at 22nd Mile of Jalan Hulu Langat and the Kuala Lumpur Look Out Point Tourist Complex, located at Jalan Ampang–Hulu Langat.
Near Lembah Pangsun lies Mount Nuang (1,483m), a training ground for hikers and runners before they climb Mount Kinabalu or do a marathon. There are two hots spring in Hulu Langat one is Dusun Tua Hot Spring located at 16th mile and Sungai Serai Hot Spring.
Balakong consists of various shopping malls that are frequented by tourists and locals, such as AEON (Jusco) Cheras Selatan Balakong.
Kajang town on the other hand is famous for its satay, which is very popular amongst the locals as well as tourists.
Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat is an old town which 14 miles from Kuala Lumpur.
Landmark
- Masjid Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah
- Dewan Dato Nazir Hulu Langat
- Balai Polis Pekan Batu 14 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat
Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat is an old town which 18 miles from Kuala Lumpur.
It is also a Famous Place for Cycling Gathering Point
Landmark
- Balai Polis Pekan Batu 18 Hulu Langat
- SJK (C) CHOON HWA
Notable people from Hulu Langat
- Ning Baizura, singer, actress from Kajang
- Adnan Saidi, Malaysian war hero
See also
References
- ^ "Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Langat Carta Organisasi Utama". www2.selangor.gov.my. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
- ^ "Portal Rasmi PDT Hulu Langat Latar Belakang". www2.selangor.gov.my. Archived from the original on 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
- ^ "Department of Statistics Malaysia". www.dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ "Department of Statistics Malaysia Official Portal". www.dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- ^ "HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND BASIC AMENITIES SURVEY REPORT 2019" (PDF). www.dosm.gov.my. July 2020. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.
- ^ "HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND BASIC AMENITIES SURVEY REPORT BY STATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT SELANGOR 2019" (PDF). www.dosm.gov.my. July 2020. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.
- ^ "Key Findings Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020: Administrative District". www.dosm.gov.my. 29 Dec 2021. Retrieved 5 Jan 2022.
- ^ "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
- ^ "Population Statistics". Department of Statistics Malaysia Official Portal.
- ^ Hulu Langat water.gov.my January 2011 Archived 2017-11-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chester Tay (6 March 2023). "EKVE 91% completed, to be opened in stages in 2024, says Works Ministry". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
External links
Media related to Hulu Langat District at Wikimedia Commons
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